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Allison Torres used to be fun.
She used to be spontaneous.

But then, life happened.
And, at some point, “no” became her default answer.
Was agreeing to this justa big parenting mistake?

Still, Rosenthal and Lictenheld’s is full of the same chaotic, irreverent energy as the feature film.
It’s easy to see why the book is so popular with children, including Jennifer Garner’s.
There’s proof, too.

Well, you might see that for yourself.
Really, though, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Don’t worry, though.
WhileYes Dayis Ramirez’s first big comedy, you’d never know it from his performance.
Like Garner, Ramirez is clearly up for anything.
A comedy based on a beloved picture book?
But that’s just the beginning.
You want family stories that mix drama, comedy, and all of the feels?
Just look at his episodes ofFreaks and Geeks,Six Feet Under, andEnlightened.
How about something funny?
Features likeChuck & Buck,Youth in Revolt, andLike a Bossall fit the bill.
That doesn’t come as a surprise, of course.
With movies likeFather FiguresandOffice Christmas Partyunder his belt, Malen is well-equipped to handle a big-budget comedy.