Okay, let's talk about something. Something near and dear to my heart. Or maybe something that just mildly inconveniences me. It's Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
The movie, specifically. Remember that one? With Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner? Yeah, that's the one.
A Day From Hell (But Is It?)
The whole premise is that Alexander has the worst day ever. Seriously, ever. But here's my potentially unpopular opinion.
It's...not that bad? Okay, stay with me.
Let's Break It Down
He gets gum in his hair. Annoying, sure. But also fixable. Scissors exist, people!
His science project goes up in flames. Tragic for a kid, I admit. But a learning experience, right?
And his dad has a job interview mishap. A little embarrassing, yes. But hardly life-ruining.
His mom's book premiere... well, that was a mess. But, hey, free publicity, maybe?
Baby Trevor eating a marker? That's just babies being babies!
Perspective, People!
I get it. It's supposed to be a *cumulative* effect. A snowball of bad luck. But honestly? I've had worse Mondays.
And Tuesdays. And probably Wednesdays, too. My point is, perspective!
Think about it: have YOU ever lost a pet? Have you ever been fired from a job? Then you can say with confidence that you had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
Like, truly terrible. Not "my crush saw me trip" terrible.
The Dad Problem
Maybe it's just me, but Steve Carell's character irks me a little. He's just a little too... helpless.
I'm not saying he needs to be Superman. But a little more competence wouldn't hurt.
He burns a hole in the carpet! Who does that? Is he the only member of the family struggling with terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day?
Someone get that man a YouTube tutorial on household chores. Stat.
The Sister, too
Also, the sister! She has a fever and still decides to go in play. This is how kids get sick!
If she were my daughter, I would lock her in her bedroom until she got better!
The Brother
The brother is probably the only sane person in this family. Good job, dude!
The Magic of Hollywood (and Rose-Tinted Glasses)
Look, it's a kids' movie. I know. And it's supposed to be heartwarming and about family sticking together. I get that too.
But sometimes, I think we gloss over the reality of actual bad days. The kind that leave you emotionally drained and reaching for the ice cream.
Not just mildly inconvenienced and awkwardly flailing at a job interview.
My Verdict
So, here's my final verdict. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? It's fine.
It's watchable. It's funny in parts. But a true representation of a genuinely awful day? Nah.
Maybe I'm just jaded. Or maybe I've just had too many *actually* terrible days. Either way, that's my two cents.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go find some scissors. I think I have some gum in my hair.
Okay, I am just kidding with that last sentence! Have a good day!
