Yes Man

Following his divorce from his ex-wife Stephanie, Carl Allen finds himself increasingly isolated. He begins to neglect his friendships with Pete and Rooney, leading to a progressively bleak outlook on his life.

After missing Pete's engagement party and receiving a warning about his lonely path, Carl attends a 'Yes!' seminar. Here, he meets motivational speaker Terrence Bundley and is inspired to start saying 'Yes!' to every opportunity that comes his way.

Post-seminar, Carl agrees to help a homeless man, which leads to an unexpected adventure in Elysian Park. This event marks the beginning of Carl's transformation as he starts embracing new opportunities.

During his adventure, Carl has a chance encounter with Allison, a quirky young woman who offers him a ride back to his car. Their brief interaction ends with a fleeting kiss, igniting Carl's hope and optimism.

As Carl adopts the 'Yes!' philosophy, he begins to take risks, which leads to numerous humorous situations, including an awkward incident with his elderly neighbor Tillie. This openness starts to transform his life for the better.

With his new outlook, Carl rekindles his friendships with Pete and Rooney. He strengthens professional relationships at work, engaging in diverse activities like Korean classes and even joining a Persian dating site.

Carl uses his newfound philosophy to make a significant impact on others' lives. He plays Third Eye Blind's 'Jumper' to dissuade a friend from committing suicide, showing the power of kindness and support.

Excitedly, Carl attends a concert after receiving tickets from a promoter, only to discover that Allison is the lead singer of the band. This revelation further ignites their relationship, leading them to spontaneous adventures.

While at the airport, Carl and Allison are mistakenly profiled by federal agents as potential terrorists due to their erratic behavior. This stressful situation causes Allison to question Carl's sincerity toward her, creating tension in their relationship.

In a moment of weakness, Carl reaches out to Stephanie, which unexpectedly leads to a kiss. However, he ultimately decides against rekindling their relationship, a choice that plunges him into a darker phase of his journey.

In a turning point, Carl confronts Terrence to seek release from the 'Yes!' covenant. The confrontation culminates in a car accident that lands Carl in the hospital, where he learns that he can still say 'No.'

Inspired by his hospitalization experience, Carl seeks out Allison and finally expresses his true feelings. They reunite, ready to embrace a genuine relationship built on honesty.

Carl and Allison demonstrate their commitment to community by donating clothes to a local shelter. This act highlights how their relationship has evolved into one that prioritizes making a positive impact on others.

The film concludes with a playful moment as Carl and Allison race down a hillside in inventive roller suits. This light-hearted scene symbolizes Carl's journey from isolation to connection and adventure with Allison.