The formula of this film is evident from even the smallest glimpse of publicity. However, assuming the tale of Danny Wallace’s life changing experience to be nothing more than a simple play-by-play of a fantastical relationship would be a disservice to both the concept and the film. Though the first thing to spring to mind is Jim Carrey in another off-beat rom-com, Yes Man deserves a little more credit. Yes, it features some trademark Carrey physical comedy, but stand willing to liken this film more to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind than Dumb and Dumber. Yes Man builds on a comfortable foundation to create a film that manages to one up your average box office feature. In keeping with the theme of Yes, here’s five reasons why you should see Yes Man.

1. It’s a good film. There’s a formula, yes. It sticks to it’s genre too, but that doesn’t stop director Peyton Reed from crafting an enjoyable, unique film. It’s funny and engaging, with the possibility of heartwarming and not without depth.

2. Music. Even though I am a huge fan of the Eels, it has somehow never occured to me how great their entire catalogue is in terms of filmic score. It was an epiphanic moment when I realised how well it was working. The soundtrack album is composed almost entirely of Eels songs (including a new one, Man Up) with four songs by Munchausen by Proxy (Zooey Deschanel and Von Iva). Were there a little more of the band I would offer that Yes Man is worth the Munchausen by Proxy alone.

3. Zooey. Zoeey is a star, and Yes Man embraces this. It’s great to see her in anything and even better when she gets to wear great outfits and perform original music. For fans of Zooey you can’t do much better than this film except perhaps those very few episodes of Weeds where she portrayed Uncle Andy’s maniacal ex-girlfriend. Without saying too much, there are costumes!

4. Rhys Darby. It’s been great watching him on Conchords, I certainly won’t balk at the chance to see him in a feature. There’s nothing wrong with a little hometown pride. We quite like Rhys Darby here. Hope you do too.

5. Yes. I may be pushing my luck with the Yes theme. But hey, if there ever was a movie to recommend based on the “why not” factor alone this is it. Plus, it’s a great time of the year to draw a little inspirado for living life. After all, Yes is the New No.