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Filmmaker Sally Potter directed this artful meditation on the dynamics of the romantic and sexual relationship. She (Joan Allen) is an intelligent and gifted genetic scientist of Irish-American herita... read more read more...ge who feels smothered in her marriage to a British politician (Sam Neill). While dining at a friend's house, She meets He (Simon Abkarian), a handsome Lebanese exile who was a respected surgeon in his homeland but now supports himself in London as a cook. He flirts with her, and She is pleased with his advances; weeks later, she contacts him, and an affair begins. However, despite their mutual attraction, He and She find it difficult to set aside their political and national differences for very long, as love and lust wage a quiet war against the conscience and the intellect. Yes also features supporting performances from Shirley Henderson and Sheila Hancock. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Sally Potter

Release Date: June 24, 2005

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DVD Release Date: November 8, 2005

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  • gator681
    July 24, 2005
    gator681
    [font=Century Gothic]Sally Potter's latest film, "Yes", starts out with a scene of domestic unrest - a scientist(Joan Allen, who is simply radiant) is yelling at her husband(Sam Neill) about him bringing a conquest back to their domicile.(They live in an open marriage but apparen... read moretly there are still rules to be violated.) In the foreground, you have a maid(Shirley Henderson) commenting on the action. At a banquet the scientist is approached by a man(Simon Abkarian). They begin an intense affair. They are both originally from broken lands:[/font]
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    [font=Century Gothic]She is originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her family moved when she was 10 to the United States.[/font]
    [font=Century Gothic]He is originally from Beirut, Lebanon. In his native land, he was a surgeon. Now, he is a cook.[/font]
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    [font=Century Gothic]"Yes" is the very definition of offbeat because most of its dialogue is said in iambic pentameter. This device does not take anything away from the movie, since the dialogue almost sounds natural and heightens the central romance. "Yes" celebrates the cinema of ideas. In this case, where do we belong? And how do we all connect in this fractured world? [/font]
  • mvieaddict
    December 12, 2009
    mvieaddict
    YES was recommended to me, some time ago, but I could not find it to download it, so I ordered it through Amazon.com. Which after watching it, all I want to do is cry. Not my for my money but for my time. I found myself fast forwarding the movie some times. First of all,why was t... read morehe characters dialog had to rhyme? Sounds like poetry and it was extremely distracting and so unreal that it made the already uninteresting plot even more unbearable.
    I can say you should watch the movie for yourself and make your own judgement. Maybe you'll get lucky and actually be able to get into it. I could not. No matter how hard I tried.
  • SunilJawahir
    February 28, 2009
    SunilJawahir
    Poetic and beautiful to watch but you don't really connect with any of the characters.
  • ileo
    December 20, 2007
    ileo
    Fantastic!

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Critic Reviews

Andrew Sun
November 1, 2005
Andrew Sun, Hollywood Reporter

Despite many interesting mise-en-scene moments, the film disappointingly feels as sterile as the family's immaculately clean house.

Steve Murray
September 8, 2005
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The actors are so committed to Potter's vision, they persuade you to go along with them. Full Review

Richard Nilsen
August 18, 2005
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic

Your taste in movies may not be/ Quite so highbrow or so twee/ But Potter has a lot to say/ About the troubles of our day. Full Review

Ann Hornaday
July 29, 2005
Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

It's a bold exercise, an interesting experiment, but a movie it ain't. Full Review

Desson Thomson
July 28, 2005
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

For those who accept Potter's premise -- and why not embark on a challenging, enriching experience? -- this is a unique, bold adventure of the soul. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
July 22, 2005
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

Refreshing, innovative and unafraid of taking chances. Full Review

Liam Lacey
July 22, 2005
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Rough-hewn as they are, Potter's verse, ranging from flowery to obscene, compels the viewer toward a fresh way of listening. Full Review

Steven Rea
July 14, 2005
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer

Potter explores midlife ennui, (middle-)East-West tension, theology, biology and the irrational nature of romance in this ambitious, if ultimately sketchy, drama.

Colin Covert
July 14, 2005
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Studded with wonderful moments when the characters cut loose. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
July 9, 2005
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

Overturns some of the usual assumptions about what movies can and should do. Full Review

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