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Good movie. The reason I'd give this a 7 out of ten is because at the beginning it was ok nothing happening that much much but in the end all the drama came into it. There's a valuable lesson in this about that bad days can turn into good days

nice light family movie show the importance of the family and positives and show that you can extract the good from any bad day or worst situation

nice way to show the funny events through the movie nice casting in summary the movie have all the element of watchable good movie nothing much to say about it

Very funny. Good for any age, and also a bit of fun for parents. Movie doesn't last too long, and the moral of the story is simple and the storyline is easy to understand. Really recommend.

This was a total blind watch. I mean knew nothing about it. I had never read the book (didn't even know there was a book). Hadn't even watched the trailer. It was just brief (81 minutes) and lightweight (Disney family comedy) and both of those just happened to meet my particular criteria yesterday. To my complete and utter surprise, I loved it.

Let me just be real clear. I loathe Disney. Loathe it. It's history and iconography do nothing for me, save perhaps make me a bit queasy. It's not that I'm some artsy-fartsy, highfalutin type either. Disney just doesn't agree with me. But despite a lot of Disney trappings, I thought AatTHNGVBD was an energetic and genuinely funny little movie that left me not queasy, but with a bit of a sugar buzz. I don't know that there's a genuine moment in the entire thing, but it plays its tune more skillfully than most Disney fare.

If you want Home Alone or Parenthood (1989) this isn't it. It's a cute movie wrapping a day of Murphy's Law into 124 minutes. It's honestly cute and if you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid (the original), you'll appreciate this. It's quick moving, but the acting of Jennifer Garner, Steve Carell make it work, and the young kids make it into a cute movie that will get some laughs.

In 2018 you don't find many non-Oscar, non-Comic book, non-horror, non-R rated comedy movies, so for the few you get that actually aren't trainwrecks (ya know, like Father Figures), enjoy the few examples we have like this that just let you get a few goofy laughs and appreciate it for being just that.

As a guy i remember being a 12 year old boy vividly. I never had siblings, but as someone who has memories of being 12, i appreciate this for what it is, and that's really all you should do and not over-think it

The cast is great. The acting is decent for the goofiness of the film. The plot is pretty average but started to get more and more interesting except the end was a big let down for me. The whole movie had a good rhythm of funny and random exciting things happening and then the end was cheesy and happy which i liked. But felt cut short and anti climatic. The film as a whole is still very much enjoyable and I would give it a 6.5/10.

Overall: A decent family film that has plenty of goofiness and laughs for the whole family.

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a harmless family movie. This movie is basically Meet the Parents for kids. It's over-the-top, but considering the audience they were going for, it works. If my kids wanted to watch it with me again, I wouldn't say no.

The reason I give this a 5 out of 10 is that this movie is a good one for the kids. A movie with a simple lesson to accept the bad days and enjoy every good one. To be more positive.

About the movie out of my point of view? Well, not that awesome, but you can't expect a lot of this kind of movies. Steve Carell didn't perform at his best, that is obvious, but that wasn't even necessary.

After all, this whole movie was from the point of view of Alexander. Of course they did choose to make it a little childish. I believe the acting was also based on the viewer to be around 5 - 10 years old. Some simple jokes, not a lot of jokes where to use the brain, but more of the eyes.

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!

One, I never watch comedies for plot or message. I'm sure all of them have something to say, but please, for the love of God, if you want to produce a comedy, focus on the comedy. I still laugh at dramas and action movies but their label is still not primarily comedy.

This is silly comedy and still better than most comedies that focus exclusively on sex and gross jokes just so they can look mature and smart. There are unfortunately not a lot of comedies like this one. It may be for kids but I did enjoy it a lot on my own, too.

You should relax more before watching a comedy. If you've ever watched a family comedy before, you'll enjoy this too.

Just saw it. Its a perfect movie for a family. Jokes for the kids and adults. Steve Carell carries the humor with the rest of the supporting family imputing their own characters sense of humor. Very short movie but well worth seeing..This movie is for families..People criticizing this movie either don't have kids or understand the genre of a family movie. Of course you could analyze this movie to its core, but as long as the kids laugh and the adults get their share of humor, I feel then its worth seeing.. ( I just saw it with my two cousins both 23 years old and my sister who is 10..we were all laughing). The whole audience appeared to be kids ranging from 8-15ish..Along with older siblings like myself and parents. We'll seemed to enjoy it.

Disney's trips into live-action comedy always have a consistent tone: bright, bubbly, bumbling, and inoffensive, with just the slightest hint of edge. Alexander… is no different. If only its humor would land...and when it did, it wasn't beat to death. Instead of spending any amount of time on a coherent story or a real purpose, it sways towards cheap, dumb humor. Alexander is the kind of nonsensical slapstick "family" comedy that kids will inevitably enjoy and forget, while parents will be forced to endure and forget. Alexander is a preteen that has a bad but NORMAL day (popularity, girls, small chemistry fire); that same day, his family is celebrating some truly great developments (new job, best-selling book, first prom). Alex decides, out of spite or loneliness or something, that his misery deserves company, so he wishes for them to have a horrible day. And they do. And by the end of the movie, they are…a better family?! What's the lesson in that?! If things aren't going your way, then hope the people you love have it even worse? The premise could've been solid: really push the over-the-top notion of this down-on-his-luck kid struggling to survive juxtaposed against a perfect and aloof family. They even hired some great performers that could've really gotten some genuine laughs. Unfortunately, most of these actors are completely wasted, and in the end, Alexander tries to have its cake and eat it too, half its toe in fantasy and the other half in sloppy reality. Maybe I'm asking too much from a kid's film, but Alexander is a pointless and mostly laughless outing.

You can always find something positive even in the most negative things. Or days for that matter. This is a light hearted affair and hopefully you can enjoy it for what it is. The acting is spot on, for a comedy like this. I was positively surprised by this, because I thought it would be just by the numbers, but it is more than that.

Some days just seem to be cursed, though you never know by whom or if that is even the case. Always try to do the best of anything is kind of a message of the movie. It's also PG, so don't expect any cursing, but rather a family comedy. Just be open to it or don't watch it. I think a quick look at the trailer will be telling, if this is for you or not.

Not great but it's a fun movie. The acting was ok it was creative to create this story from the original book.

Fun family movie about lots of mishaps. Good feel good movie. Have watched this multiple times. Enjoyable.

Steve Carrell might be in with an Oscar chance for his performance in Foxcatcher, but he has tarnished his chances by starring in this thoughtless drivel. Surely for families, this may appeal to some children, but from start to finish I was astounded by how poor the acting was. Sure I'm not expecting Shakespearean theatrics, but I like to know I'm watching a story, and not just some over-paid people amusing themselves on cameras more expensive than my car.

I guess to review this I have to say it was very bad, no good, no horrible, no TERRIBLE, NO A MONSTROSITY!!! A GHASTLY ABOMINATION FROM THE BLACK ABYSS!!! But as they often do for me, production values are a saving grace, even if only a minor one 2 out of 10

Alexander is a 12 year old boy who is simply having a terrible day at school and at home. Alexander is also about to have a birthday party which is starting to look like a disappointment as another birthday party is happening on the same day and will be way better compared to what his family is planning for him. When Alexander complains about his terrible day to his family, they distractedly brush him off, telling him that he will be fine and it's not a big deal. But at 12:01am Alexander gets up early to celebrate his own birthday with a candle and one wish. He wishes the rest of his family could experience a bad day just like he had. As you can now expect, Alexander will experience one crazy day, witnessing all the bad and annoying things that happen to his family members, with many unpredictable moments surrounding him.

For those who are not aware, this film is loosely based on a well known children's book and is a comedy film.

The best part about this film is that it's straight up relatable. While I've never had gum in my hair, I've certainly had my fair share of bad and annoying days. The comedy and humour in this film also appeals to me. Firstly, the family characters are relatable as they all lead busy lives, but the actors who bring such fun and humour to the screen, particularly Alexander himself (played by Ed Oxenbould) and his father played by Steve Carell, are excellent.

For a Disney film there is not a lot worth mentioning in regards to the film's audio and visual tracks as it's fairly basic. But my prime praise is for the positive message that comes at the end of the film and it's a message that I don't often see in film. It's not too "preachy" and in your face either, instead being surprisingly subtle considering the film's fast and wacky pace.

Overall, maybe it is due to my sick sense of humour, but I personally enjoyed this Disney film. It's full of random jokes, silly humour and in the end it still manages to bring a touching message for all ages to enjoy. This type of key message is actually unlike most film's seen today. If you seek something brainless with wacky humour or perhaps you yourself have had a bad day, this could be the ticket to put a smile on your face and brighten your mood.

7.0/10 Walkden Entertainment

1 word. AWFUL.

Should you skip this movie? -Yes.

Why should you skip this movie? -Because it's plain awful.

I can't describe how silly the movie was. I know that this is a kids movie that's made and aimed for kids but I just couldn't help myself from getting so bored and p*ssed off.. I just can't believe wasting money for this movie.

I know this isn't the worst movie but it made me feel uncomfortable watching the movie. It's pure horrible, y'know. I mean, the story is really clichéd and the acting was plain blah. I hope Disney stops turning these short books into major motion pictures because it's not even good. It had no climax or anything, it's just pure boredom. Please, don't watch this and don't let it go blockbuster so that Disney stops doing these things.

Overall Rating: 3/10. BAD. BAD. MOVIE.

Loved it and guaranteed that you will too! A family fun, funny and friendly movie - unpredicatable, perfect! enjoy

"Alexander" is a lovable movie about a boy who could be confused for Greg in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." He doesn't physically look like Greg, he just has a life in which things go awry like Greg.

Alexander Cooper (Ed Oxenbould) is an eleven-year-old boy on the precipice of his twelfth birthday and things couldn't have gone more wrong for him. Of the most disastrous things to happen to him was that Philip Parker (Lincoln Melcher), the most popular boy in school, was having his birthday party the same day as Alexander. This meant Alexander would have a dead party attended by his family only. While Alexander was suffering, everything was going awesome for his family. That night he made a birthday wish (yes, like "Liar, Liar") that his family experience one terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. And then it happened.

Normally I don't like a comedy of errors such as what occurred in this movie. I wouldn't even say I liked them in this movie, but they were tolerable. They were just shy of being catastrophic. The movie didn't have me laughing much, if at all, but it had likeable characters which kept it watchable.

For a moment, Steve Carell had a couple movies where he showed a bit of acting talent. Vince Vaughn tortured us similarly. But old habits are hard to break, and Carell refuses to truly let himself out of his self- cast mold. Crap comedies. I feel for the actors who partner with him in these mindless capers.

I'm so tired of seeing him with this or that in his messed up hair with some stupid expression on his face. Yet, he has so much potential...a shame.

But the joke is on us. He's laughing all the way to the bank, expending little or no effort at his trade

I really enjoyed it and it came to be a pretty good one. I was delighted and entertained by any funny scene possible and I bet you could'nt resist to laugh at them, too. It's simple & clean. It just brings the right jokes at the right times. Made my day, in a positive way.

Alexander and his family's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day is certainly as chaotic and eventful as it sounds. This 2014 family comedy is based on Judith Viorst's book of the same name, and is basically an extended edition of the book that focuses both equally on having a negative mindset between steering the ship with positivity in tough situations.

With a centre theme on a kid who usually experiences negative days and he and his entire family having what they quirkily call a "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day", you'll find that alike most kids' and families' movies, there's messages and morals set around being positive and especially family. Miguel Arteta highlights these messages in a happy and an honestly heartwarming and motivating way.

Speaking of the family, the choice of casting for each of the family members and even Celia is very memorable and extra witty. Steve Carell, Ed Oxenbould and Bella Thorne are the greatest out of them all, being funny and undeniably true to their characters' personalities. Another one of the best things throughout this comedy is the fact that it's so eventful and constantly entertaining.

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