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We recently had the opportunity to watch the soon to be released (on 2/10) movie,Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day starring Steve Carell (Crazy, Stupid, Love, TV’s The Office) as Ben Cooper, Jennifer Garner (Dallas Buyer’s Club, TV’s Alias) as Kelly Cooper and Ed Oxenbould (Paper Planes) as Alexander Cooper. The movie arrives on Digital HD, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere and On-Demand February 10th.
Some movies are deep and meaningful, others are light and fun, while still others fit in the various shades between. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a light and fun comedy brought to you by Disney Motion Pictures Studios. The story is based on the award winning book by Judith Viorst’s book called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. After reading the book and watching the play, I have to say the movie takes the general story and extends it with a different storyline and more Steve Carrell.
The movie follows a few days in the life of a family of 5- a mother, father, 2 sons (one of whom is Alexander) and a daughter. Alexander, who has the worst of luck of any 11 year old, just can’t take it anymore. Problem being, his bad days are epically horrible- from almost burning down a classroom to having the entire school blow off his birthday party. At the end of this horrid day, Alexander makes himself a birthday dessert and makes a wish, that his family has to experience his bad day for once. From here the family does just that- everyone wakes up late, cars won’t start, then the minivan gets into a horrible accident DURING a driver’s license test, it all goes wrong to the point where there is a crocodile lose in the house. The story is full of slapstick comedy where you can help but at least giggle a little bit. It’s perfect for young kids, just who it is aimed for. My son enjoyed the movie thoroughly, laughing out loud throughout. Personally I feel it was a bit much, exaggerated, overacting, etc- but I am pretty sure I am not the core audience. It’s a kids movie, made for kids, and kids love crazy, over the top humor, so it’s going to be enjoyed by them.
The movie comes out next week, so make sure you ore-order your copy soon. It will be great for your next family movie night.
I read this book to my niece about 1,000 times. She’s all grown up now.
my grandkids would enjoythis im sure,,and probaby I would too
Aww, this sound like a really good movie! I bet my Gracie would like to see this one. By the sounds of it, it kind of reminds me of Ramona and Beezus (whatever that movie is called).
We went to the movies to see this movie and loved it! I’ve loved the books for years, so it’s fun to see it live!
cool
i wanted to catch this movie i love jennifer garner
sounds like the kids would enjoy it