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Evan Almighty (2007)

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Reviews Counted:186

Fresh:44

Rotten:142

Average Rating:4.5/10

Consensus: Big on special effects but short on laughs, Evan Almighty underutilizes a star-studded cast that includes Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for mild rude humor and some peril

Runtime: 1 hr 36 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:03-08-2007

Synopsis: In this sequel to BRUCE ALMIGHTY, newscaster Evan Baxter (Steve Carrell, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN) has traded in the news desk for a post in Washington as a congressman. Though his campaign was based... In this sequel to BRUCE ALMIGHTY, newscaster Evan Baxter (Steve Carrell, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN) has traded in the news desk for a post in Washington as a congressman. Though his campaign was based on the idea of changing the world, Evan drives a gas-guzzling SUV and spends more time trimming his nose hair than with his three sons. When he has a strange encounter with God (Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, reprising his role from the first film), God tells him to build an ark, just as Noah did thousands of years ago. Though Evan is skeptical, he finally accepts the task after being hounded by dozens of animals that follow him, two by two. By obeying God, Evan risks his family, career, and sanity--but will a flood actually come and prove him right? Though BRUCE ALMIGHTY boasted an edgier PG-13 rating, EVAN ALMIGHTY is a pure family affair. Its predecessor featured some sexual humor, but this is a squeaky clean film that kids and parents can enjoy equally. With hundreds of animals, poop jokes are inevitable, and they're worthy of a chuckle or two. With his roles in THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN and THE OFFICE, Carrell has capitalized on playing awkward characters. The (over)confident Evan is quite a change, and it's interesting to see Carrell stretch his comedic muscle. Though EVAN ALMIGHTY also features the talents of Lauren Graham (GILMORE GIRLS) and Coen Brothers favorite John Goodman, the funniest lines and delivery come from Wanda Sykes (THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE) and Jonah Hill (KNOCKED UP) as members of Evan's staff. Most of the film's jokes garner giggles, but the lines from this pair get guffaws. [More]

Starring: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Wanda Sykes, Lauren Graham

Starring: Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Wanda Sykes, Lauren Graham, Jimmy Bennett, John Goodman, Steve Oedekerk, John Michael Higgins, Molly Shannon, Jonah Hill, Ed Helms

Director: Tom Shadyac

Director: Tom Shadyac
Screenwriter: Steve Oedekerk
Story: Steve Oedekerk, Joel Cohen, Alec Sokolow
Producer: Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum, Neal H. Moritz, Michael Bostick
Composer: John Debney
Studio: Universal Pictures

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There are more jokes in any chapter of the Book of Job than in the whole of Evan Almighty.

Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | comment Comment
08/11/07
Philip French
Philip French
Observer [UK]

A FUN comedy of epic Biblical proportions with Carell in fine form.

Full Review Source: Sunday Mirror [UK] | comment Comment
08/03/07
Mark Adams
Mark Adams
Sunday Mirror [UK]

Should have been a lot more amusing than it turns out.

Full Review Source: This is London | comment Comment
08/03/07
Derek Malcolm
Derek Malcolm
This is London

Safety over satire at almost every turn.

Full Review Source: Daily Telegraph | comment Comment
08/03/07
Sukhdev Sandhu
Sukhdev Sandhu
Daily Telegraph
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Even the finest of actors would require a miracle when working with gags centred, predominantly, on bird droppings.

Full Review Source: thelondonpaper | comment Comment
08/03/07
Dave Kopel
Dave Kopel
thelondonpaper

Avoid like the Ten Plagues.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
08/03/07
Phelim O'Neill
Phelim O'Neill
Guardian [UK]
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One very expensive flop.

Full Review Source: Independent | comment Comment
08/03/07
Anthony Quinn
Anthony Quinn
Independent

Staggeringly unfunny.

Full Review Source: Times [UK] | comment Comment
08/03/07
Wendy Ide
Wendy Ide
Times [UK]
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Beyond Heaven’s help.

Full Review Source: Financial Times | comment Comment
08/03/07
Nigel Andrews
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times

Anyone expecting a reprise of Bruce Almighty will be disappointed.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
08/03/07
Jamie Russell
Jamie Russell
Channel 4 Film
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A comedic disaster of biblical proportions.

Full Review Source: Daily Mail [UK] | comment Comment
08/03/07
Christopher Tookey
Christopher Tookey
Daily Mail [UK]

Often mainlining its message at the expense of laughs, this is unassuming fare that just about holds the line between floating and sinking. Carell’s a solid centre, but someone needs to tell him he’s better than this.

Full Review Source: Total Film | comment Comment
08/03/07
James White
James White
Total Film

As modern-day re-stagings of Bible stories go, this is oddly less funny than The Reaping. Next time, for real laughs, do the story of Job.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
08/03/07
Kim Newman
Kim Newman
Empire Magazine
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Evan Almighty is saved by a strong supporting cast and a decent climax, though the rest of the film is underwritten and disappointing in places.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
08/02/07
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon
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Full Review Source: Screen International | comment Comment
07/31/07
Screen International

Mildly amusing.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
07/31/07
Stella Papamichael
Stella Papamichael
BBC
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‘Evan Almighty’ misses so many tricks, it ultimately misses the mark.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
07/14/07
Anna Smith
Anna Smith
Time Out
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Entertaining enough to be a big hit, but the script is badly underwritten.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
06/28/07
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

The Bruce Almighty spinoff gets a touch preachy and saccharine at times, but it's still fun and funny enough to work as a nice, family-friendly diversion.

Full Review Source: Times-Picayune | comment Comment
10/23/09
Mike Scott
Mike Scott
Times-Picayune

Horrid, Tim-Allen-was-not-available treacle

Full Review Source: CinePassion | comment Comment
08/27/09
Fernando F. Croce
Fernando F. Croce
CinePassion
 
 
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