Evan Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
starring: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Johnny Simmons, Graham Phillips
directed by: Tom Shadyac
directed by: Tom Shadyac
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Steve Carell rides the wave of 40-Year-Old Virgin stardom (and a biblical flood) in this bizarre, effects-heavy comedy about a modern-day Noah's ark. The film is nominally a sequel to Bruce Almighty, although it bears little relation to the 2003 Jim Carrey hit--except for the divine intervention of Morgan Freeman, who returns in his role as God. Even Carell's character is much altered from his supporting part in the first film; here, Evan Baxter says goodbye to the news-anchoring business in favor of his job as a naive freshman congressman. When God orders him to build an ark and prepare for an impending inundation, Evan sheepishly takes on the task (it's hard to turn down the job when your hair and beard grow to Old Testament lengths and God wants you to walk around in sackcloth).
Carell gets to do silly dances and mix it up with a variety of animals (real and computer-generated), all of which reminds us of the film's family-friendly tone and the PG rating. The kid stuff works just fine, although the religio-environmental message-mongering makes this a most curious kind of Hollywood blockbuster. When the flood comes, the film shifts into a mammoth-sized CGI extravaganza, recalling the era of overstuffed techno-comedies such as 1941 and Howard the Duck (and not to be nit-picky, but the tsunami-like disaster that overtakes Washington, D.C., looks as though it would snuff out the lives of quite a few citizens). Capable comic support comes from John Michael Higgins, Wanda Sykes, and Jonah Hill, with John Goodman and Lauren Graham filling out stock roles of fatcat politico and loyal wife, respectively. Carell is even better at being sincere than being funny, a talent that comes in handy here and bodes well for his future versatility. --Robert Horton
Movie DVD
Amazon.com:
Steve Carell rides the wave of 40-Year-Old Virgin stardom (and a biblical flood) in this bizarre, effects-heavy comedy about a modern-day Noah's ark. The film is nominally a sequel to Bruce Almighty, although it bears little relation to the 2003 Jim Carrey hit--except for the divine intervention of Morgan Freeman, who returns in his role as God. Even Carell's character is much altered from his supporting part in the first film; here, Evan Baxter says goodbye to the news-anchoring business in favor of his job as a naive freshman congressman. When God orders him to build an ark and prepare for an impending inundation, Evan sheepishly takes on the task (it's hard to turn down the job when your hair and beard grow to Old Testament lengths and God wants you to walk around in sackcloth).
Carell gets to do silly dances and mix it up with a variety of animals (real and computer-generated), all of which reminds us of the film's family-friendly tone and the PG rating. The kid stuff works just fine, although the religio-environmental message-mongering makes this a most curious kind of Hollywood blockbuster. When the flood comes, the film shifts into a mammoth-sized CGI extravaganza, recalling the era of overstuffed techno-comedies such as 1941 and Howard the Duck (and not to be nit-picky, but the tsunami-like disaster that overtakes Washington, D.C., looks as though it would snuff out the lives of quite a few citizens). Capable comic support comes from John Michael Higgins, Wanda Sykes, and Jonah Hill, with John Goodman and Lauren Graham filling out stock roles of fatcat politico and loyal wife, respectively. Carell is even better at being sincere than being funny, a talent that comes in handy here and bodes well for his future versatility. --Robert Horton
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Customer Reviews
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- Unexpectedly Cute
Well written. Well scripted. Well acted.
Morgan Freeman gives his usual outstanding "God" impersonation following the movie, "Bruce Almighty".
I won't bore you with details as others have already done so. I found this movie surprisingly funny and clever.
Carell plays a superb character. Noah's costumes were excellent!
Family life needs to stick together. That's what committment is all about. Misunderstanding one's mate? Yes, we all do sometimes. ... Read More
Rating: - Mary the movie lover
I watched the prequel to this movie; Bruce Almighty and was only mildly amused by Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston (yawn).I was, however, totally delighted with Mr. Steve Carell's role which led me to purchase (and enjoy) this sequel Evan Almighty.While watching this film I kept remembering one particularly hilarious scene from Bruce Almighty.Sometimes one funny scene will make me watch movie subsequent times.
I guess this is the type of silly movie to watch with a sibling or close friend ... Read More
Rating: - Evan Almighty Combo HD & Standard DVD
Evan Almighty Good Movie with a Great Picture & Sound on HD DVD & value for money with Standard DVD four out of five .
Rating: - Cracking myself up
This is the sequel to Bruce Almighty and is just as funny.Family friendly and an overall feel good movie.
Rating: - A movie for the whole family to enjoy
This movie is so funny and sweet. It's also a great way to start the all important conversation with your family about faith and our readiness to trust and obey God.
- Unexpectedly CuteWell written. Well scripted. Well acted.
Morgan Freeman gives his usual outstanding "God" impersonation following the movie, "Bruce Almighty".
I won't bore you with details as others have already done so. I found this movie surprisingly funny and clever.
Carell plays a superb character. Noah's costumes were excellent!
Family life needs to stick together. That's what committment is all about. Misunderstanding one's mate? Yes, we all do sometimes. ... Read More
- Mary the movie loverI watched the prequel to this movie; Bruce Almighty and was only mildly amused by Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston (yawn).I was, however, totally delighted with Mr. Steve Carell's role which led me to purchase (and enjoy) this sequel Evan Almighty.While watching this film I kept remembering one particularly hilarious scene from Bruce Almighty.Sometimes one funny scene will make me watch movie subsequent times.
I guess this is the type of silly movie to watch with a sibling or close friend ... Read More
- Evan Almighty Combo HD & Standard DVDEvan Almighty Good Movie with a Great Picture & Sound on HD DVD & value for money with Standard DVD four out of five .
- Cracking myself upThis is the sequel to Bruce Almighty and is just as funny.Family friendly and an overall feel good movie.
- A movie for the whole family to enjoyThis movie is so funny and sweet. It's also a great way to start the all important conversation with your family about faith and our readiness to trust and obey God.
