Evan Almighty
Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 22, 2007
4.7
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ShaktiJun 27, 2007
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 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
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survivorfan989Jul 1, 2013
Silly? Oh yes. Entertaining, well yeah it was. I didn't think I'd really like it, especially considering it was Steve Carell as the lead but I managed to quite enjoy this. It's a ridiculous idea but still in a way that manages to work, asSilly? Oh yes. Entertaining, well yeah it was. I didn't think I'd really like it, especially considering it was Steve Carell as the lead but I managed to quite enjoy this. It's a ridiculous idea but still in a way that manages to work, as long as you don't take it seriously. The cast works well together and with the exception of some bad CGI it comes together nicely in the end. Even Carell, who I normally don't like, is bareable and that's saying something! It's no Bruce Almighty but its OK.… Expand
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DerekK.Jun 27, 2007
After seeing Evan Almighty with my wife this evening, I am happy to join to underground resistance in support of the movie. Very cheerful and fun, the comedy is "cute" comedy, which if you are too full of yourself you may not enjoy. You do After seeing Evan Almighty with my wife this evening, I am happy to join to underground resistance in support of the movie. Very cheerful and fun, the comedy is "cute" comedy, which if you are too full of yourself you may not enjoy. You do not have to stretch to enjoy it, we were thoroughly entertained. Looking forward to owning it on DVD.… Expand
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GavGav96Dec 4, 2010
'Evan Almighty' strongly lacks the hilarious jokes, the original hooks, and the ridiculous references that made 'Bruce Almighty' so great. This is yet another example of how a film with Jim Carrey in it will make you laugh, but the'Evan Almighty' strongly lacks the hilarious jokes, the original hooks, and the ridiculous references that made 'Bruce Almighty' so great. This is yet another example of how a film with Jim Carrey in it will make you laugh, but the Carrey-less sequel will make you frown.… Expand
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RamzeezeB.Aug 1, 2007
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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SandyJ.Jun 26, 2007
Awesome movie, I loved it - very uplifting and family-oriented! I'm waiting for a real Christian reviewer to be featured on this website!
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JJAug 28, 2007
A good family movie.
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SteveOct 11, 2007
Me and my family enjoyed this movie immensely. This is because there was little to no offensive material at all. It was a story that inspired faith in God and trusting Him even when things were not looking like they were going to work out. Me and my family enjoyed this movie immensely. This is because there was little to no offensive material at all. It was a story that inspired faith in God and trusting Him even when things were not looking like they were going to work out. With many good biblical references and light hearted situations, this movie will actually make you feal better about lifes trials after seeing it. To only go by what the critics are saying about this movie will leave you missing a really good time.… Expand
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ChristopherW.Oct 14, 2007
This film nearly left me dumbfounded. The plot is so insipid and lame, the ending so ludicrous, that I found myself distracted by the idiocy of the makers. There are bits of humor and some fun little chuckles. However, what this movie This film nearly left me dumbfounded. The plot is so insipid and lame, the ending so ludicrous, that I found myself distracted by the idiocy of the makers. There are bits of humor and some fun little chuckles. However, what this movie amounts to, despite its good cast, is a whole lot of money wasted, much like that which one spends on an expensive trinket that breaks the first time you use it. BooHoo!… Expand
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MartianGurlJun 19, 2007
Loved this movie. I saw a sneak preview last weekend and was impressed with its ability to make me laugh without any off-color language or situations. (I'm rather juvenile and actually LIKE off-color humor like that evidenced in Loved this movie. I saw a sneak preview last weekend and was impressed with its ability to make me laugh without any off-color language or situations. (I'm rather juvenile and actually LIKE off-color humor like that evidenced in "Knocked Up," so I'm no moralist). The film is reminiscent of Disney-type family movies like "Parent Trap" or "Herbie the Love Bug." The actors committed to the roles and were great: Wanda Sykes was great. I was impressed with the animals, too. Overall, a movie I would feel relieved to take my aging parents and the kids to see.… Expand
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ChrisSandersJun 20, 2007
Loved it, I could take my whole family to it, it raises my hopes for Hollywood. It was funny without having to go overboard, and had an incredible cast, definitely a keeper!
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AlH.Jun 22, 2007
Absolutely HORRIBLE. How do you screw up a movie about Noah's Ark? With this cast? The script is all poo jokes and moralizing. One of the worst films I have ever seen.
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KellyM.Jun 23, 2007
The ratings of the critics are a clear testament to the biased opinions towards a Christian-based film. This film was hilarious, well-written, and not at all sappy or dull with its clever allusions. It looks like America has become too The ratings of the critics are a clear testament to the biased opinions towards a Christian-based film. This film was hilarious, well-written, and not at all sappy or dull with its clever allusions. It looks like America has become too cynical to see the good of a Random Act of Kindness.… Expand
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RobertH.Jun 24, 2007
A dispassionate, humorless morality tale churned out by the corporations to make money.
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SamF.Jun 24, 2007
A funny movie for the whole family. This film Has its funny moments and although not the best movie is sure worthy of a movie ticket.
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JohnU.Jun 24, 2007
A great family flick with inviting laughter and reflection; inspiring.; very good acting, graet special effects. My 13 and 10 yo loved it as did my wife and I.
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MikeS.Jun 25, 2007
Once again the, ahem, professional critics missed it. I guess the professionals objected to the religious overtones, or maybe it was too upbeat. My wife and I brought our children, ages 6 & 8, to this movie and they absolutely
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DWJun 25, 2007
This film was great. These critics are so used to the traditional crap Hollywood shoves down our throats that they can't appreciate a feel good movie anymore. I do not believe Walt Disney could have made one tenth the incredible This film was great. These critics are so used to the traditional crap Hollywood shoves down our throats that they can't appreciate a feel good movie anymore. I do not believe Walt Disney could have made one tenth the incredible pictures he made in this date and age because the critics would have ruined him.. I give the critics a rating of 0. They are the colossal duds.… Expand
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JamesE.Jun 25, 2007
I'm glad I did not read the reviews before I went and saw the movie. "Evan Almighty" is funny and uplifting, a wonderful contrast to the rude, materialistic, road rage culture that depresses and wears me down from day-to-day. Its I'm glad I did not read the reviews before I went and saw the movie. "Evan Almighty" is funny and uplifting, a wonderful contrast to the rude, materialistic, road rage culture that depresses and wears me down from day-to-day. Its troubling when reviews point to the "moral of the story" as one of its problems. Rather, Its those who liked "Hostel Part II" who need to reevaluate why they enjoy such sadistic trash.… Expand
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JonC.Jun 26, 2007
Good for kids, parents of them and grandparents, but when it comes to just about everybody else it's just terrible. Bad acting (with exception of Carell), and the writing was at times clever but most of the time it was cheesy. Then of Good for kids, parents of them and grandparents, but when it comes to just about everybody else it's just terrible. Bad acting (with exception of Carell), and the writing was at times clever but most of the time it was cheesy. Then of course there's the stereotypical black attitude-filled assistant, who had some of the worst punch lines I've ever heard ("I can't even get my cat to use the litter box!").… Expand
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BeccaWJun 26, 2007
wow, does Will G. think that the Christian Science Monitor is a true Christian website? that's actually not a Christian-affiliated church or website buddy, read the fine print. Anyway, the film was excellent, I loved it and laughed the wow, does Will G. think that the Christian Science Monitor is a true Christian website? that's actually not a Christian-affiliated church or website buddy, read the fine print. Anyway, the film was excellent, I loved it and laughed the whole time - Steve Carell is great and the message was very positive and inspiring too. What a concept - a feel-good movie you can take the whole family to!… Expand
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DavidH.Jun 28, 2007
The worst movie I have seen in a long time. The only laughs this movie elicited were from the realization that what I was watching somehow cost 175 million dollars, and the inadvertently hilarious "impromptu" dance number during the end The worst movie I have seen in a long time. The only laughs this movie elicited were from the realization that what I was watching somehow cost 175 million dollars, and the inadvertently hilarious "impromptu" dance number during the end credits. You know how occasionally actors in a movie look like they're having a good time? These actors look completely miserable. At least I only had to watch it, not be in it.… Expand
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DouglasPJun 30, 2007
What in the world were the producers thinking when they unloaded 175 million dollars into this gigantic heartless and most of all unfunny right-wing comedy? I don't understand the people who find Steve Carell funny. He sees something What in the world were the producers thinking when they unloaded 175 million dollars into this gigantic heartless and most of all unfunny right-wing comedy? I don't understand the people who find Steve Carell funny. He sees something completely normal, screams uncontrollably, drags the scream out to make sure everyone realizes he's doing the same schtick he's done since The Daily Show and then follows it up with a low-pitched dramatic line. Wow I haven't seen that one before Steve! Add a loud mouth who sucks at improvisation like Wanda Sykes and you have the worst movie of the year!… Expand
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KeneH.Jun 30, 2007
First part of the movie was amazing, second part was dumb.
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ChrisOJul 24, 2007
Great movie. Your family will all love it. Ignore negative reviews from dysfunctional critics.
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JeremyS.Aug 28, 2007
A movie made for families that is sure to please. Clearly those reviewing this movie have not adopted the frame of reference of a child or tired parent!
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MarcusA.Jun 21, 2007
A gaping hole on Steve Carell's career. Unoriginal and very unfunny.
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MarcN.Jun 22, 2007
I do not know what film some of these reviewers saw, but the kids in my audience laughed themselves sick. No, this is not a dark, edgy Oscar-contender, but it is s fun family film -- remember those? Kids will like this film, as will the I do not know what film some of these reviewers saw, but the kids in my audience laughed themselves sick. No, this is not a dark, edgy Oscar-contender, but it is s fun family film -- remember those? Kids will like this film, as will the adults who take them. It is about time someone realized that a fun family film coud be made without resorting to thinly-veiled sexual humor (Surf's Up). Lighten up, go, and have fun.… Expand
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AnfyE.Jun 23, 2007
The kids loved it.
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CathyL.Jun 24, 2007
Laugh out loud funny that adults and kids will enjoy. A refreshing change from standard Hollywood fare.
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KathySJun 24, 2007
There were a couple of scenes where I laughed so hard that there were tears rolling down my cheeks, and that does not usually happen to me. I expected the movie to be a little too "adorable" for my tastes, but it wasn't overly There were a couple of scenes where I laughed so hard that there were tears rolling down my cheeks, and that does not usually happen to me. I expected the movie to be a little too "adorable" for my tastes, but it wasn't overly icky-sweet. Steve Carell is a very talented comic actor. In another actor's hands, this part might not have worked, but Carell hits all the right notes.… Expand
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WillG.Jun 24, 2007
This was a terrible movie. I think its funny that Kelly M. would think that the critics were biased against this Chrisitan-based film. I guess the Christian Science Monitor was pressured into giving a 50 as well. Obviously, Kelly has seen This was a terrible movie. I think its funny that Kelly M. would think that the critics were biased against this Chrisitan-based film. I guess the Christian Science Monitor was pressured into giving a 50 as well. Obviously, Kelly has seen into the conspiracy. Critics control the world . Props though for the great vocabulary. It really does make you look smart.… Expand
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WendyArmstrongJun 25, 2007
So painfully unfunny. I love Steve Carell and wanted to like this movie, but it was just bad. And I think the whole 'people who don't like this movie are anti-Christian" thing is hilarious. Noah was Jewish, morons.
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LadyfingerJun 25, 2007
Nice movie if you are a Holy Roller otherwise bland as dry toast.
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[Anonymous]Jun 25, 2007
I generally follow metacritic's scores but I'm glad I didn't this time. Evan almighty was great without having to be filled with sex jokes/scenes or language. Steve Carell is basically, amazing. as usual.
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AlisJun 25, 2007
Sunday school masquerading as comedy.
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BenB.Jun 25, 2007
nice one Will G. Do you even know who the Christian Science people are? They are as far from Christianity as Marilyn Mansun is. They are not Christians.
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CodySJul 22, 2007
Could have been better if the ending of the movie was an actual flood. My question STILL IS.. WHY ALL THE ANIMALS? [***SPOILER***]There was a flood in Washington DC. So why did we need to save the giraffes and elephants? What a waste of time.
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AnnaSJul 25, 2007
Hideously un-funny. Religious propaganda glopped on so heavily that it made the entire audience in my theater shift uneasily in their seats. Only reason I don't give it a 0 are the special effects.
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RazvyTJul 26, 2007
One of the stupidest and most idiotic film I've seen in my life. Nothing good in it ... NOTHING!!!
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MarkB.Aug 27, 2007
The best on-screen portrayal of the Deity of all time was given not by George Burns or Morgan Freeman, but over 70 years ago by Rex Ingram. In the 1936 film version of Marc Connelly's The Green Pastures, a reimagining of Old Testament The best on-screen portrayal of the Deity of all time was given not by George Burns or Morgan Freeman, but over 70 years ago by Rex Ingram. In the 1936 film version of Marc Connelly's The Green Pastures, a reimagining of Old Testament Bible stories as Connelly assumed that many African-Americans saw them (and still an extremely entertaining and moving film, if you choose to overlook certain attitudes that were inextricably part of its time), Ingram plays "de Lawd" with tremendous dignity, majesty and a sly sense of humor. So it's absolutely no insult to Morgan Freeman to place him a close second to Ingram in the all-time cinematic God sweepstakes; unlike George Burns, who plays him a little TOO folksy for my tastes, Freeman balances wisdom, authority and casualness perfectly--and looks better in a white suit than Steve Martin and Tom Wolfe combined! Freeman's first appearance in his "biggest" role was opposite Jim Carrey in the underrated Bruce Almighty, a consistently amusing and occasionally rather insightful mainstream comedy whose major point--that man is completely incapable and ill-equipped to "play God"--is one that even some atheists and agnostics can live with. In this pleasant, family-oriented sequel, Freeman returns, issuing divine orders to the title character (Steve Carell, a newscaster in the first film and a politician here) to build an ark because, well, the heavenly weather forecast is calling for LOTS of rain. A major sticking point is that in the Book of Genesis, God promised Noah that He'd never flood the earth again, but this movie sidesteps this particular caveat rather cleverly. I also admired Evan Almighty's subtle conservationist message; it's puzzled me for a long time that the right wing has been so successfully able to hijack the energy issue almost to the degree of convincing a substantial portion of the fundamentalist community that Al Gore is practically the Antichrist, when it seems far more logical for Christians to want to exercise judicious stewardship over what God has entrusted man with rather than prodigally burning through it as though tomorrow's never coming. (Notably, some Christian leaders, such as Rick Warren, have recently thrown in with the environmentalists.) As a comedy, Evan Almighty has its flaws; being a Noah's Ark movie there are inevitably lots of jokes about animals, but noticeably quite a few more deal with what comes out of them than what goes in, which appears to be both a biological and a mathematical impossibility. But you don't have to be God Himself to be able to forgive the movie's faults anytime Freeman or Carell (who's a riot whether trying to control his kids, his critters, or his rapidly growing acres of unruly facial hair) are onscreen, individually or together. There's nobody around these days who's more capable than Carell of blending silliness and sympathy: in his TV series The Office he can make you cringe with embarrassment at his character's clueless gaucheries one moment and break your heart over his loneliness the next...and then, of course, there's his breakthrough movie The 40 Year Old Virgin, in which he and Catherine Keener transformed two hours of dick jokes into a surprisingly poignant, resonant love story. Evan Almighty doesn't always completely open the comedic floodgates, but Carell and Freeman are such consummate miracle workers that they more than keep this ark afloat.… Expand
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stardustOct 5, 2010
This is quite possibly the worst movie I have ever wasted my time watching. The actors are not funny, and neither are the jokes. The plot is not only lame, but dripping with the kind not-so-subtle bible-thumping morality that has no placeThis is quite possibly the worst movie I have ever wasted my time watching. The actors are not funny, and neither are the jokes. The plot is not only lame, but dripping with the kind not-so-subtle bible-thumping morality that has no place outside of an all-christian cable channel. The message-that you need to 'let go and let god'-is so heavy handed that the viewer finds their IQ repeatedly insulted. Even God would be offended by his cliched portrayal in this film. My advice; if you aren't into mindless Christian 'family' entertainment with a soundbyte of a message that only a simpleton could appreciate-stay away from this movie!… Expand
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asylumspadezNov 23, 2011
I saw this when it first came out. The only good thing was that the film was delayed thanks to difficulties and I got free tickets from it. It was a poor sequel that is nothing compared to the previous film. The cast was terrible, The plotI saw this when it first came out. The only good thing was that the film was delayed thanks to difficulties and I got free tickets from it. It was a poor sequel that is nothing compared to the previous film. The cast was terrible, The plot was stupid, and it was totally unnecessary.… Expand
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MichaelDApr 2, 2011
The movie comes with a good moral but if you asked me would I want to watch Bruce or Evan (Almighty), I would definitely choose Bruce Almighty.
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spadenxJan 16, 2012
I watched this in theaters and the best thing about it is that I got free tickets from it because they had technical difficulties before airing it. This is a terrible film and I wouldnt recommend it.
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mrtewNov 2, 2013
After we saw this on TV my husband asked me, "Did people actually go to the theatre to see that?" I told him they did but hardly believed it myself as I was saying it. It's so bad that it's hard to believe that even brain dead religiousAfter we saw this on TV my husband asked me, "Did people actually go to the theatre to see that?" I told him they did but hardly believed it myself as I was saying it. It's so bad that it's hard to believe that even brain dead religious wackos would think that it was worthwhile. Two hours of God trying to get a weaselly politician to build an ark by having animals chase him around. So pathetic. Such a contrast to Bruce Almighty which was actually pretty funny and clever.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 8, 2012
Evan Almighty reeks like something one might produce from a squatting position.
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Iky009Nov 29, 2016
Trying embarks on the success of its predecessor, and fails miserably. . .
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FranzHcriticJul 25, 2014
Is this film supposed to be funny? Is toning down the first film to a PG movie and getting rid of the best part about that first movie (Jim Carrey). Story is weak, script is laughably bad, as well as the acting. There was seldom any scenesIs this film supposed to be funny? Is toning down the first film to a PG movie and getting rid of the best part about that first movie (Jim Carrey). Story is weak, script is laughably bad, as well as the acting. There was seldom any scenes where I could actually laugh without feeling it was forced. A thoroughly bad movie, almost laughable (Ha-Ha-Ha).… Expand
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MovieGuysApr 8, 2014
Evan Almighty cannot be described as anything else but goofy. In fact, about the only thing worth watching in the movie is Wanda Sykes' comedy. other than that, this is a bore, even if Morgan Freeman plays god.
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Meth-dudeApr 29, 2015
I have nothing against religion but this film is based on the bible.Steve Carrell is an amazing actor and he proves it in the movie even if the movie was not so funny.Morgan Freeman is also pretty good.It's a sometimes funny movie with greatI have nothing against religion but this film is based on the bible.Steve Carrell is an amazing actor and he proves it in the movie even if the movie was not so funny.Morgan Freeman is also pretty good.It's a sometimes funny movie with great acting but lame story.… Expand
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diogomendesDec 7, 2014
"Evan Almighty" is a reprehensibly dull comedy movie that not only provides few laughs but also wastes the talents of Steven Carell and Morgan Freeman.
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muldjordAug 29, 2021
I re-watched this today (Well part of it, anyway (Well, actually just the first 15 minutes and the ending)). Been years since I last saw it.

I recalled it as being a pretty funny / good movie. But after a little while, after I had yawned soI re-watched this today (Well part of it, anyway (Well, actually just the first 15 minutes and the ending)). Been years since I last saw it.

I recalled it as being a pretty funny / good movie. But after a little while, after I had yawned so many times I lost count, it dawned on me: Bruce Almighty was "the good" movie I thought this was. I had them mixed up in my head, since Steve is also in Bruce.

Bottom line, this movie is an absolute bore. And not only that, the plot is so self-centered that it makes me cringe. The worst part is how Evan collects all of these animals on his ark, for no reason at all! In other words: All of these animals traveled from faraway lands, only to get shoved on a boat made by a workaholic politician, who then abandons them to find their own way home when his egotistic bible-journey is over. Good job!

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GentM2015Jun 10, 2015
While the movie does give us Morgan Freeman as God and some good visual effects,it probably fails in every other aspect.Most of the time it simply doesn't make any sense,and when it makes sense it's just dumb.I don't remember laughing duringWhile the movie does give us Morgan Freeman as God and some good visual effects,it probably fails in every other aspect.Most of the time it simply doesn't make any sense,and when it makes sense it's just dumb.I don't remember laughing during this so called "comedy" and that's not a good thing,at all.… Expand
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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018
and now we have a surprise for evan..

Evan Almighty

It seems painful watching some fine talent working on something that is downhill from the first frame.
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FilipeNetoAug 29, 2018
Anyone who likes "Bruce, Almighty" will definitely like this movie, which looks like a spin-off, based in the biblical story of Noah. In this case, it's adapted to our time and contains several ecological and ethical messages. The finale isAnyone who likes "Bruce, Almighty" will definitely like this movie, which looks like a spin-off, based in the biblical story of Noah. In this case, it's adapted to our time and contains several ecological and ethical messages. The finale is excellent and takes full advantage of CGI to impress us. Since it assumes from the beginning that its a rather irreverent comedy, questions surrounding the likelihood or plausibility of the facts don't apply here. Cinematography is also good as well as soundtrack. Despite this, there is no effort to develop characters, with the overwhelming majority of them representing archetypes more than real people. For example, the movie villain, played by John Goodman, isn't a person with personality or story but just an archetype of the corrupt, greedy American politicians, concerned only about their personal gains. This senator isn't only representing himself but an idea. From this point of view, and since the film seeks to convey some ideas and messages (acts of random kindness, other ecological, human, altruistic ideas and messages), the use of archetypes makes this task easier, although many people may simply think that the characters were poorly developed.

Steve Carrell is a good comedian and does a very nice job in this film, which is a major evolution in his career, that started badly with vulgar comedies and easy jokes. Morgan Freeman remains playing God and becomes one of the actors who best gave life to the Creator in the movies. He can also be funny, but it's a different kind of humor, more restrained and serene than Carrell's comedy. Goodman was good as a villain, in that he made his character into something that was both funny and execrable. This is a good family movie with lots of entertainment and good comedy, that cannot get past "Bruce, Almighty" but does what it takes to amuse the public. The film is funny and can really make us spend some quality time.… Expand
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DawdlingPoetNov 27, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a pretty wacky movie, with Steve Carell playing a, on first impressions, mild mannered family man, who, when scared or susprised and so on, uses his usual facial expressions to over emote and become this quite comical figure.

The special effects are quite good, there's certainly plenty of CGI used (mainly the animals that follow Evan around, which I presume are mainly CGI), as you'd expect, given the story.

There is definitely humour here, mainly in the daftness of it, with animals in pairs following Evan around as I say, birds covering his office and Evan having to deal with it and act as if everything is normal. Then there are little jokes like Evan being given an 'Ark Building for Dummies' book by God.

There are clearly moral issues or messages being raised in this movie, environmental issues, these being that we should look after our land, not build on it all, preserve ecosystems and look after wildlife.

Its a pretty enjoyable movie that is family friendly, im sure that children would enjoy it for the animals and the CGI and they'd probably find the humour/comedy quite funny. I like that there is the more slapstick or visual comedy but there's also humour that adults can enjoy too, like the dummies book I already mentioned as well as one scene where he has a magazine open on an article about 'the metrosexual man', when he's trying to get used to his new 'look' (long flowing beard and all).

This is quite a sentimental movie and of course it is fairly mushy, like some other family movies, so expect that. Given the family aspect (his relationship with his wife is severely strained) and the moral environmental issues or messages raised, it may seem a little preachy and sentimental for some but I don't think that its too bad, as long as you know what its like and what to expect then you should enjoy it. I guess its true that it seems a little confused, in tha it starts off with more comedy but then it seems to try to be more of a serious movie, so you could ask - is this a comedy or a drama or what? but I think that really the comedy (very light hearted) over rides everything else, its quite amusing with some good dialog and it doesn't entirely treat itself too seriously either, even if there are more serious messages behind it. Morgan Freeman seems to be quite a good choice to play the 'Almighty' himself, being quite laid back and having fun watching what Evan does and offering some choice pieces of advice along the way. Yes it does try to make you think about environmental issues and so on but it isn't so full on that it ruins the comedy, which is the best part of it, in my opinion. The character of Evan himself is quite hilarious in parts, its funny where you realise quite how vain he is, with a very rigorous sort of beauty regime, which gets very much upset when he goes into the bathroom one morning to find he's suddenly grown a beard and no matter how quickly he shaves it off, it re-appears again almost instantly!.

This is a decent enough family movie, with good casting. Carell does well as the modern day Noah and there is some pretty impressive CGI, especially towards the end as the fateful day arrives!. Some may complain or may have complained that it seems a bit preachy but I didn't feel that it was anymore so than other family movies to be honest, I mean there are plenty of family friendly movies that have sub plots or messages about the environment, it isn't entirely shoved down our throats I felt and so it didn't bother me. I can see that this is a movie that kids would get at least some laughs from and there's the odd joke for adults too.

It may be a little preachy or sentimenal for some perhaps and could be seen as being a little confused mixed serious messages with comedy but I did enjoy watching it all the same and to be honest, I thought that it was better than I had expected, having noted some luke warm to really quite bad reviews of it in the past. This is a family movie and with that being the case, I think it is pretty good and I would recommend it… Expand
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Sosmooth1982Dec 19, 2022
Not as good as Bruce Almighty. Still it's a funny movie. Steve Carrell character gets a little weird at times but still an ok movie.
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