family movie
Added 10/28/2009
This movie is an excellent family movie. A little under the radar of family movies. It has something for everyone. The boys and I thought it was funny as it keep all of our interest. My boys are 10 and 12. It also showed the important father sons' relationship and the parents realtionship.
The premise is simple enough. Busy father with too much on his mind. His important job is taking away from the family. God gives him the ark to build to bring the family together and in that comes some laughs and lessons to be learned. Overall, well worth the watch.
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A Surprisingly Effective Family Film
Added 10/16/2009
When I began watching this movie, I completely expected a rip-off of the hilariously funny "Bruce Almighty" starring Jim Carrey. Same concept, same jokes, same old, right?! Thankfully, this version went in a bit of a different direction and was all the better for it.
The film follows news-caster Evan (from the first film, played by Steve Carell) as he leaves the newsroom behind and branches out into politics. Of course, just when it seems he has it made, he gets a little visit from God (once again personified brilliantly by Morgan Freeman). God tells Evan that he must build an Ark (ala Noah), as "a flood is coming". At first, Evan tries desperately to ignore or even outright thwart the "hand of God", but quickly learns that such an attitude is impossible. Thus, the Ark begins to be built and hilarity ensues.
Yet, despite the great sight sags and situational humor that Carell (of "The Office" fame) nails so perfectly, is this film really a comedy? I would have to say an emphatic "no". The only actual jokes offered are commentary from Wanda Sykes, and those get old real fast. Instead, the directors/producers use a combination of those sight gags and crazy situations to fashion a family film with a great message and a compelling storyline. Basically, while it may not have you laughing out loud, you will find yourself chuckling throughout, then actually caring about what happens to the characters at the end.
Going in that more family-oriented direction saved this film from becoming a re-tread of the first effort. The writers knew that only Carrey could have nailed the physical comedy and "in-your-face" jokes of "Bruce Almighty", so they toned it down a bit for the much more understated (yet still funny in its own way) Carell.
This film is perfectly safe to watch with your children and enjoy with the entire family. It isn't an instant classic, but you won't be looking at your watch, either.
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i liked the first one better.
Added 9/12/2009
this is a good movie and is pretty fun, i just dont think he was as funny as jim carrey was in the first one.
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evan almighty
Added 8/15/2009
love this movie. hddvd combo so when my hd player dies (preys it dosen't) it will play on my dvd player
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Unexpectedly Cute
Added 6/21/2009
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. But family loyalty ultimately keeps and/or brings family together after dissension.
This movie wasn't just about Noah building an ark. That was just the means of making a statement. "Evan Almighty" had an ending that left me feeling good. Two thumbs up!
G. Gupton, Author "The 31-Day Diet of Spiritual Enlightenment" and "Seekers of Truth"
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Evan is "Mighty" good!
Added 11/9/2009
It's a great film that you aren't skeptical of showing to your grandchildren--that's very rare these datys.
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A Surprisingly Effective Family Film
Added 10/16/2009
When I began watching this movie, I completely expected a rip-off of the hilariously funny "Bruce Almighty" starring Jim Carrey. Same concept, same jokes, same old, right?! Thankfully, this version went in a bit of a different direction and was all the better for it.
The film follows news-caster Evan (from the first film, played by Steve Carell) as he leaves the newsroom behind and branches out into politics. Of course, just when it seems he has it made, he gets a little visit from God (once again personified brilliantly by Morgan Freeman). God tells Evan that he must build an Ark (ala Noah), as "a flood is coming". At first, Evan tries desperately to ignore or even outright thwart the "hand of God", but quickly learns that such an attitude is impossible. Thus, the Ark begins to be built and hilarity ensues.
Yet, despite the great sight sags and situational humor that Carell (of "The Office" fame) nails so perfectly, is this film really a comedy? I would have to say an emphatic "no". The only actual jokes offered are commentary from Wanda Sykes, and those get old real fast. Instead, the directors/producers use a combination of those sight gags and crazy situations to fashion a family film with a great message and a compelling storyline. Basically, while it may not have you laughing out loud, you will find yourself chuckling throughout, then actually caring about what happens to the characters at the end.
Going in that more family-oriented direction saved this film from becoming a re-tread of the first effort. The writers knew that only Carrey could have nailed the physical comedy and "in-your-face" jokes of "Bruce Almighty", so they toned it down a bit for the much more understated (yet still funny in its own way) Carell.
This film is perfectly safe to watch with your children and enjoy with the entire family. It isn't an instant classic, but you won't be looking at your watch, either.
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Evan Almighty DVD
Added 6/12/2009
Great family movie, much better than the first of the series (Bruce Almighty). Sent this one to my parents who never get out to see movies in the theater of rent movies and they loved it!
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