For a film that adds so much negativity in its very title, 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' is a pretty decent film, that is surprisingly pleasant & refreshing. At a very crisp 81-minutes, this family-comedy offers fine entertainment.
'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' Synopsis: Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. However, he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother and sister - who all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' needed a better title. I mean its so long & the pessimism it screams is a bit too much. However, this tale of unfortunate events arrests your attention at most parts & effectively earns your interest. Rob Lieber's Screenplay is nicely comical & also emotional at times. Miguel Arteta's Direction is good. Cinematography & Editing are top-class.
Performance-Wise: Steve Carell is in very good form, enacting his part with wonderful ease. Jennifer Garner, also, is in sportive mode. Ed Oxenbould is natural to the core. Dylan Minnette & Kerris Dorsey leave a mark. Bella Thorne is efficient.
On the whole, 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' isn't half as awful as it proclaims to be. Recommended!
'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' Synopsis: Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. However, he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother and sister - who all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' needed a better title. I mean its so long & the pessimism it screams is a bit too much. However, this tale of unfortunate events arrests your attention at most parts & effectively earns your interest. Rob Lieber's Screenplay is nicely comical & also emotional at times. Miguel Arteta's Direction is good. Cinematography & Editing are top-class.
Performance-Wise: Steve Carell is in very good form, enacting his part with wonderful ease. Jennifer Garner, also, is in sportive mode. Ed Oxenbould is natural to the core. Dylan Minnette & Kerris Dorsey leave a mark. Bella Thorne is efficient.
On the whole, 'Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day' isn't half as awful as it proclaims to be. Recommended!