Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray]

Director: Miguel Arteta Miguel Arteta

Overview

Judith Viorst's acclaimed children's book is brought to the big screen by 20th Century Fox. The tale recounts a day in the life of a grumpy young boy who has everything go wrong, all in one day. Rob Lieber provides the screenplay.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/10/2015
UPC:	0786936844979
Original Release:	2014
Rating:	PG
Source:	Walt Disney Video
Region Code:	A
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:21:00

Special Features

Alexander...in real life; Author Judith Viorst and her son, the real Alexander, share the story behind the book and its impact on their lives; Snappy crocs and punchy roos: The australian outback yard party; Walkabout: A video diary; Ed Oxenbould, who plays Alexander, sets out with camera in hand on a behind-the-scenes adventure; And the delightful, magnificent, very good bloopers; "Hurricane" by The Vamps - music video

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Steve Carell	Ben Cooper
Jennifer Garner	Kelly Cooper
Ed Oxenbould	Alexander
Dylan Minnette	Anthony Cooper
Kerris Dorsey	Emily Cooper
Megan Mullally	Nina
Jennifer Coolidge	Ms. Suggs
Bella Thorne	Celia
Elise Vargas	Baby Trevor,Baby Trevor
Sidney Fullmer	Becky Gibson
Mekai Matthew Curtis	Paul Dumphy,Paul Dumphy
Lincoln Melcher	Philip Parker
Reese Hartwig	Elliot Gibson
Martha Hackett	Mrs.Gibson
Mary Mouser	Audrey Gibson
Alex Désert	Mr. Rogue
Toni Trucks	Steph
Liz Carey	Yoga Instructor
Rizwan Manji	Mr. Cellars
Eric Edelstein	Mr. Tonucci
Tara Brooks	Receptionist Abby
Andrew Franklin	Captain Hook
Cassandra Braden	High School Teacher
Ruben Vernier	Video Game Receptionist
Donald Glover	Greg
Joel Johnstone	Logan
Ben Greene	Joaquin
Scott Takeda	Video Game Exec Yoshi,Video Game Exec Yoshi
Burn Gorman	Mr. Brand
Angelyna Martinez	Bookstore Employee
Dennison Samaroo	Pharmacist
Jesse García	Dwayne
Joey Capone	Jimmy
Jonathan Slavin	Tux Shop Employee
Jonah Goldman	Actor John Darling
Katelyn Hilario	Actor Wendy Darling
Samantha Logan	Heather
Alex Biffin	Thunder From Down Under Dancer
David F. Harris	Thunder From Down Under Dancer
Steve Bannos	Thunder From Down Under Dancer
Michael Blaiklock	Nagamaki Host
Cort Rogers	Stage Hand
Alina Phelan	Pregnant Sheila
Tara Brook	Receptionist Abby
Christophe Beck	Composer

Technical Credits

Lisa Cholodenko

Rob Lieber

Robert Lieberman

Miguel Arteta	Director
Lisa Cholodenko	Screenwriter
Rob Lieber	Screenwriter
Lisa Henson	Producer
Jason Lust	Producer,Executive Producer
Dan Levine	Producer
Shawn Levy	Producer
Philip Steuer	Executive Producer
Simon Jayes	Camera Operator
Anthony Gaudioz	Camera Operator
Bradley Richard	Camera Operator
Dino Parks	Camera Operator
Massimiliano Trevis	Camera Operator
Glenn Berkovitz	Sound Mixer
Steve Nelson	Sound Mixer
Garrett Warren	Stunts
Andrew DeCristofaro	Sound Effects
Glynna Grimala	Sound Effects
Nancy MacLeod	Sound Effects
Robert Lieberman	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a terrific, hilarious, and -- no kidding -- very good movie that will delight kids, their parents, and anyone else who buys a ticket. Is it perfect? No. But it's difficult to complain after you've been laughing and smiling for 80 minutes. The story begins the same way that Judith Viorst's cherished 1972 children's book does, as Alexander (first-rate newcomer Ed Oxenbould) wakes up with gum in his hair and then trips on his skateboard. Of course, those two mishaps are minor compared to what happens to young Alexander during the remainder of the day. He learns that no one is coming to his 12th birthday party the next night, because the coolest kid in school is moving up his big birthday bash to the same evening. He is also badly pranked by a school chum, embarrasses himself in front of the girl he likes, and sets a school lab on fire. To make matters worse, his busy parents (Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner) and self-absorbed siblings Anthony (Dylan Minnette) and Emily (Kerris Dorsey) are paying more attention to his infant brother than to him, and offer even less sympathy. But this isn't the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day that the title refers to. No, that infamous day starts the next morning, after Alexander makes a wish that his clueless family members would experience some of the truly awful things he faces on a routine basis. Without giving away too much of what occurs on the day in question, suffice it to say that dad's job interview with a video-game company, mom's oversight of a children's book reading with Dick Van Dyke, Emily's star turn as Peter Pan in a school play, and Anthony's road test to get his driver's license all go horribly, horribly awry. The craziest mishap by far is the driving test. Jennifer Coolidge is screamingly funny as a no-nonsense DMV instructor who tempts Anthony with something he just can't resist; the result is a family minivan that looks like it just took part in a demolition derby. But the entire cast are mostly solid: Carell and Garner are both in fine comic form, as are Minnette and Dorsey. Unfortunately, Megan Mullally is underused and barely registers as Garner's demanding boss. The same is true of Bella Thorne as Anthony's vapid girlfriend. Illogical things often occur in zany comedies and that's the case here, which may bother some viewers. Would parents really plan a birthday party on the same day as their oldest son's prom, their daughter's premiere in a play, and mom's biggest assignment at work? Probably not. But the convergence of all of these events certainly adds to the overall hilarity. Fortunately, the movie never takes itself too seriously (except to offer the bromide that bad days happen, and can actually make you appreciate the good days even more) and is riotously funny without being offensive. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is a ray of sunshine for families and will likely be used to brighten up many rainy afternoons for years to come.