Evan Almighty
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Metascore
37 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

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4.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 132 Ratings

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  • Starring: Lauren Graham, Morgan Freeman, Steve Carell
  • Summary: Steve Carell, reprising his role as the polished, preening newscaster Evan Baxter of "Bruce Almighty," is the next one appointed by God to accomplish a holy mission. Newly elected to Congress, Evan leaves Buffalo behind and shepherds his family to suburban northern Virginia. Once there, his life gets turned upside-down when God (Freeman) appears and mysteriously commands him to build an ark. But his befuddled family just can't decide whether Evan is having an extraordinary mid-life crisis or is truly onto something of Biblical proportions. (Universal)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 33
  3. Negative: 12 out of 33
  1. Miami Herald
    Reviewed by: Connie Ogle
    63
    Evan Almighty may not be enough to make you shout ''Hallelujah,'' but it's not the cinematic equivalent of a plague, either.
  2. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    60
    What makes the film transcend its limitations is Carell, whose square, "Father Knows Best" demeanor belies a supreme comic self-confidence and whose implacability in the face of the movie's CGI-intensive animal antics can be marvelous to behold.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    58
    The message is so good-hearted, so inarguable, so dull.
  4. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    38
    Carell's pal and "Daily Show" colleague Jon Stewart has a cameo as himself, one of a chorus of godless media star non-believers who do not see God's larger plan for Evan. Yes, well. At least "The Daily Show" is funny.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 45
  3. Negative: 18 out of 45
  1. Shakti
    10
    Critics must have lost their sense of humor and forgotten what it's like to simply go to the movies for enjoyment -- and being able to laugh out loud without being offended by crude, rude, stupid Junior High School humor. OK, so I'm not a kid, but I go to the movies a lot -- and Morgan Freeman is just great in this playing "God" -- with with and wisdom. Wanda Sykes is a hoot -- and OKAY, so Steve Carell falls down a bit much, but otherwise -- I'll gladly see this one again! I don't go to the movies to criticize, I go to be entertained, and Evan Almighty had the audience (both times I saw it!) enjoying it thoroughly. Two thumbs UP! Shakti… Expand
  2. ChrisO
    8
    Great movie. Your family will all love it. Ignore negative reviews from dysfunctional critics.
  3. JJ
    7
    A good family movie.
  4. RamzeezeB.
    4
    There was no point in the whole story. the story just sucked but the comedy that came with it was somewhat funny.

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