Fresh
Unfortunately, they risk seeming glib during this doc, which brandishes a cheekier, more self-congratulatory tone than did The Yes Men, its 2003 predecessor.
Jason Anderson, Toronto Star
The Yes Men Fix the World
Sometimes it takes a lie to expose the truth
2009 · 1h 27m · N/A
Documentary
Directed by
Andy Bichlbaum
,
Mike Bonanno
,
Kurt Engfehr
Overview
THE YES MEN FIX THE WORLD is a screwball true story about two gonzo political activists who, posing as top executives of giant corporations, lie their way into big business conferences and pull off the world's most outrageous pranks.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
75%
Tomatometer
Fresh
An entertaining swipe at corporate irresponsibility.
Stephen Farber, Hollywood Reporter
Fresh
Beyond question, the results are overstated, outrageous and wildly, scatologically juvenile. But they're also a hoot to watch.
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
Fresh
Bichlbaum and Bonanno don't just try to make the world a better place. They treat it as if it already were.
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
Fresh
They are highly entertaining and I am sympathetic to most of their grievances.
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
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