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Evan Almighty (2007)

Director: Tom Shadyac

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102 reviews

Synopsis

This sequel to the hit comedy ‘Bruce Almighty’ sees the spotlight shift from newsreader Bruce to his arch enemy Evan Baxter. Now a Congressman, Baxter and his family relocate to Virginia, where Evan’s life is turned upside down by a visit from God. The big man tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood, a request that’s easier said than done.

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From Time Out London

One of the funniest things about ‘Bruce Almighty’ was Steve Carell’s uptight newsreader Evan Baxter – but don’t expect this sequel to be wall-to-wall laughs. Here, Evan has been elected as a congressman and trots off to Washington DC with his wife and kids in tow. Everything looks rosy for the super-slick Evan: there’s a big new house, a fantastic office and a healthy pay packet. But he wasn’t banking on God (Morgan Freeman) making an appearance and asking him to build an ark, thereby exposing him to ridicule from all comers. Gradually, Evan is forced to submit to God’s request and ends up a long-haired laughing stock – but possibly the one man who could save the city from an impending flood.

So, wife, kids, animals coming two by two: this is family-friendly comedy, more ‘Cheaper By The Dozen’ than the relatively grown-up ‘Bruce Almighty’. Evan’s attempts to avoid God’s message are initially amusing as pairs of animals start to pop up everywhere and he find himself unable to shave off his sprouting beard. But moments like the latter will have both theologians and believers frowning: surely looking like a Biblical character isn’t the point? This is, in theory, about the environment, political corruption, one man standing up to the establishment – and the Christian faith. But it’s done with such a safe, cautious hand that it fails to deliver many laughs past the obvious. There is a flash of excitement when the flood comes, despite the dodgy CG. And peripheral characters such as John Goodman’s corrupt congressman and Jonah Hill’s research nerd intermittently amuse. But ‘Evan Almighty’ misses so many tricks, it ultimately misses the mark. Anna Smith

Author: Anna Smith 2007-07-31 11:56:57

Time Out London Issue 1928: August 1-7 2007

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chelsea hanson said...

Posted on Aug 18 2007 19:44 this is such a boaring film it's not worth the money

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carlos326 said...

Posted on Aug 18 2007 15:42 Sorry folks, I think this film was aboslutely appalling ! Would recomend for 8 - 16 year olds but no older. Crap CGI, corny acting and absolutely awful storyline.

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George said...

Posted on Aug 18 2007 12:45 Highlights family values with comedy. Well worth watching for a giggle.

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God said...

Posted on Aug 18 2007 02:58 I woz goin ta cee it butt i dizided notto coz i cant reed or spill neider. As someone has already said - review the darn film and spell proper like ;-)

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Sue said...

Posted on Aug 17 2007 15:23 I agree wholeheartedly with Stephen, 6.8.07, what is the matter with people today? Their spelling and grammar is outrageous and they should be ashamed! Yes indeed stop watching rubbish films and get back to learning basics like english grammar and spelling that will really help you in life!

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chairle said...

Posted on Aug 17 2007 12:29 it was not the best film i have seen but it was good and worth a watch it was funny in places but very obvious... it made me laugh out loud .

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Kovacevski said...

Posted on Aug 17 2007 10:26 Not worth watching, nowhere near as funny as previous. Low budget movie

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sheckler said...

Posted on Aug 17 2007 10:10 I am amazed at these bad reviews, after all this is a kids movie. My husband and I took our 10 and 6 year olds and all four of us loved it, lots of laughs and silly stuff going on, and isn't that what you want from a comedy??? maybe the the rest of you expect too much from a movie and have forgotten that it's just a bit of fun and entertainment.

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leigh said...

Posted on Aug 17 2007 03:10 just a quick message first of all and i dont no if any1 elce has put this but it was a follow on to bruce almighty so wat the ***** did you think it would be like thats to who ever wrote the first comment. i thought it was a top film funny but i wouldnt say it was as good as bruce

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Davie_G said...

Posted on Aug 17 2007 00:12 Hmm. You sound intelligent. Really doing blondes a favour, you are.

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BLONDiiE____liv x said...

Posted on Aug 16 2007 20:10 yhoo guys r gaygaygay hu cares about grammar n stuff
n tha film luks awesome

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Ben said...

Posted on Aug 16 2007 12:35 This is a very poor attempt at a sequel to a film which stood up on it's own well enough. Why they decided to make this is beyond me, I went with some mates (we were all 10-13 year-olds) and it maybe got a giggle once off one person; I was reluctant to go but I'm glad I did now, I can tell the world about it's mediocrity!
I gets two stars off me because it doesn't quite reach as low as Cheaper By The Dozen 2 or Big Momma's House 2, but don't get me wrong; it's still a bad film.

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Sarah said...

Posted on Aug 15 2007 20:43 Amazing i think this film is a must-see!!!!!!!!!!! but thats my opnion. I've seen it and think its worth a watch. If you like Bruce Almighty then you should really come and watch this film.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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H n Elmo said...

Posted on Aug 15 2007 17:32 We think that this film is worth a watch. It's funny and is guaranteed to make you laugh. Do the dance...

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jonnie said...

Posted on Aug 15 2007 15:02 it is a great film it isn't as good as bruce almighty but i think it is very funny! i don't think they could of made it funnier. every second is brillant. in my book it is one of the best films i have seen in a while. i think it is also a great film because of the meaning behind it ,the tale of when god built the ark. i would say it is a must see!!!

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