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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
2014 81 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.2
Family, Comedy
Director: Miguel Arteta
📖 Based on the novel
«Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day»
byJudith Viorst
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Description
Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$66.95M
Worldwide:
$100.65M
Starring
Steve Carell
Actor
Jennifer Garner
Actor
Ed Oxenbould
Actor
Awards
1 win & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is generally regarded as a lightweight, formulaic, and pleasant family comedy. While it succeeds as a short, easy-to-watch feature that resonates with children, many adult viewers find the plot predictable, unoriginal, and lacking in emotional depth.
| Acting | The cast, particularly Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner, deliver competent performances that provide a necessary anchor for the film's chaotic energy. | |
| Emotion | The film functions as a lighthearted and watchable experience that successfully avoids vulgarity, making it appropriate for a broad family audience. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is largely unoriginal and formulaic, relying on standard genre tropes and predictable outcomes that leave little lasting impression. | |
| Runtime | The brisk runtime is a point of contention; some appreciate the quick, undemanding pace, while others find the narrative fragmented and underdeveloped. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor are divided: some viewers find the absurd mishaps charming and amusing, whereas others perceive the gags as tired and lacking genuine wit. |