This movie really is family friendly cute fun. Jennifer garner and Steve carrell really make this movie great, well not just their performances make it great, but they are great contributions. The kid actors do well, especially Alexander. The script is pretty well written actually, funny, and clever as well. Jennifer garner really has some very funny lines. This movie has menu funny and amusing events that occur throughout the whole hour and fifteen minute long movie. Now the movie isn't always 100% on the comedy, but it comes pretty close. This movie also has a good many heart warming moments, which gives the actors a good chance to show off their acting abilities. There is a really good message that this film sends the audience's way. I give Alexander and the bad day..... A 7/10.

You can always find something positive even in the most negative things. Or days for that matter. This is a light hearted affair and hopefully you can enjoy it for what it is. The acting is spot on, for a comedy like this. I was positively surprised by this, because I thought it would be just by the numbers, but it is more than that.Some days just seem to be cursed, though you never know by whom or if that is even the case. Always try to do the best of anything is kind of a message of the movie. It's also PG, so don't expect any cursing, but rather a family comedy. Just be open to it or don't watch it. I think a quick look at the trailer will be telling, if this is for you or not.

it doesn't go to plan, things stuffup. my mix and match family and i were in the lounge doing other stuff, this came on mostly to amuse my 4 year old.we all ended up watching it to the end.there's some cringe-worthy moments, but there's also some moments that remind you why family is so important and make you feel good. the kids all wanted to stay up past their bedtime to see the end. i'm no critic, i just like a good story.this is a good story, kinda like little miss sunshine. there's some bits where you just have to have a break, cringe, hide. but after that, it's a good family show.like the others, when skippy took off and he chased him, i'm like no way are you catching him ever. however it's a movie and it's in the plot. well done i reckon. good yarn

Alexander wishes for his birthday for his family to have a bad day. For a family movie, the film is quite good. Of course there are lots going on in just one day, but fortunately it doesn't get boring. The family power above all revelation is not just the first cliché of the movie, but it works. It's not funny and I don't know if it was meant to come out as funny, neither is romantic, fortunately because pre teen romance does get a little creepy some times. The kid is a really good actor for his age and handles everything great, as the movie mainly focuses on him. And so four out of ten for this family movie, that works for a quite afternoon and the kids will like it.