Disney’s “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” follows the exploits of 11-year-old Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) as he experiences the most terrible and horrible day of his young life—a day that begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by one calamity after another. But when Alexander tells his upbeat family about the misadventures of his disastrous day, he finds little sympathy and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him. He soon learns that he’s not alone when his mom (Jennifer Garner), dad (Steve Carell), brother (Dylan Minnette) and sister (Kerris Dorsey) all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
When I was in LA in July, I was lucky enough to see this film. Now, if you know me, I’m pretty picky on my film choices. This one I thought for sure was going to fall into the “I’m only watching it for the kids” movies. I like Steve Carell, but I’m not a fan of silly, stupid humor. That’s why I was surprised to find out that I really, really, really liked Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
I remember reading Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day to my kids. Granted, the book is just the first stepping stone into this movie. We can all relate to just having the most terrible day in our lives. However, most likely, your very bad day does not equal this family’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. I have to say that I did enjoy the comedy in this movie too. It wasn’t dumb humor — there were reasons for all the jokes and it made sense (yes, I watch movies in a logical fashion. I can’t help it which is why its hard for me to find a good comedy movie that I actually like. I overthink it. I know.). The casting was excellent. I love Jennifer Garner and Steve Carell and her make the perfect pair.
The movie is great. I can only recommend it. I loved it and I know my kids are going to love it too! It’s got a great story line and lots of laughs!
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I guess this can be a case of “bad associations spoil useful habits”, but I wasn’t a fan of silly, stupid humor either. Then I met my husband. He made me, MADE ME watch movies like Tommy Boy and Dumb and Dumber. Even though I thought they were totally asinine then I think they’re hilarious now. I can only imagine this is much better.
This movie sounds like it is going to be funny. I will have to make sure to check it out.
I’ve always wondered when this book would be made into a movie. It looks cute!
I’ll have to see this. This movie looks really cute!
Looks like a fun one. I will see it after my trip.
Loved the book so I am sure the movie is great too! I will have to see it in theaters!
This sounds like a funny movie.
I am excited to see this! Great cast and I love the children’s book!
This looks like a cute movie… my daughter wants to see it.
I really want to see this with my son. It’s nice to have a fun, family-friendly option for all of us to watch together!
Yes, I’ve had some days that were: Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad… But, this looks perfectly funny and great for the entire family. The pictures capture what I’m assuming will be a hilarious experience. I think my kids will really enjoy it!
Can’t wait to see this movie with my kids! They just finished reading the book and really enjoyed it.
I am glad to hear you liked this. It sounds like a great family movie!
I’m glad I read your review because honestly I wondered how silly it would be and if I would like it. I guess when it comes out on DVD I will be renting it. It does look really funny but I wasn’t sure how I’d feel as an adult. I do love Garner though and have definitely had very bad days.
Too funny. I referenced this book a couple weeks ago when I was in the midst of a terrible, no good, very bad day – but I had no idea it was being turned into a movie. Now I need to see this. – Katy
Dang, looks like a lot of the days I have…lol
This is on our must see list fr sure! The kids thought the book was great.
Looks like such a cute movie. I can’t wait to see it.
I am really looking forward to seeing this movie along with my family. My daughter has already planned for us to go on Columbus day since they are out of school.
I really need to see this – I think the oldest kiddo in the house would get a kick out of it.
We were supposed to go to the premiere the other night and couldn’t make it. So bummed! Have to plan on this weekend for sure!
This movie sounds like it will be a lot of fun to watch.
This is such a cute movie!
Based on the movie trailer. I knew this was a movie we would enjoy as a family. Can’t wait to see it
This movie looks hilarious! Can’t wait to take my daughters to see this.
I’m really looking forward to seeing this movie. I think that we’ve all had a pretty bad day or two, but this will help us make light of them.
I’m looking forward to seeing this in the theater! I love the book as a kid and the movie looks funny!
My friend saw this the other day. Going to be reading her review later tonight. I have been hearing good things about it.
I have been cracking up at the commercials for this movie. It just looks hilarious and has a great cast…
We saw the previews for this just yesterday. My boys are excited to see it.
You’ve got me intrigues because I am not a huge fan of stupid humor either. Sounds like I should plan on taking the girls to this movie 😉
I can’t wait to see the movie. My kids loved the book when they were little.
we are really thrilled to go see this movie steve carrel is great.
We just saw a preview for this at the theater. We all want to see it too.
I’m little girl waiting to see this movie. The book was my absolute favorite as a kid and the movie looks hilarious. I can’t wait.
My kids always loved this book, but I was skeptical of the movie. I’m glad I read your review, because now I actually want to see it!
I am going to see this tonight! I can’t wait!!
Cannot wait to go see this movie! Looks very relatable!
this movie looks great! i think Steve Carrell is amazing
I finally saw a preview for this and it looked so funny! My hubby and I want to see it. We love Steve Carrell.
This sounds like a really cute movie that I’d love to see with my son, We like these kinds of things!
I can’t wait for this movie. It looks so funny, and I can totally relate to it. I’ve had my share of very bad days.
This movie sounds so cute.
I love both Jennifer and Steve and I can’t wait to take the kids to see the movie.
Lee
I didn’t think my son would enjoy this movie but he surprised me the other day asking me to take him to see it. Says that he can relate to kid in the movie. That is so funny since he is only 7. This will be a family movie night to take him.
We keep seeing the previews for this . It looks like a movie the entire family could enjoy.