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Amazon.co.uk Review
Giving Steve Carell a long-overdue leading role in a mainstream Hollywood comedy, Evan Almighty is the sequel to the huge Jim Carrey hit Bruce Almighty. And while Carrey isn't on the cast list this time round, director Tom Shadyac and Morgan Freeman are among the many returnees. The focus of Evan Almighty switches to Carell's Evan Baxter, last seen as a newsreader but now an elected official, who is chosen by God (Freeman) to build a new ark. And this ark needs, as you'd expect, to hold two of each species on the planet. Naturally, all the people around Evan think he's gone mad, and this proves a healthy comedy mine that's well exploited. Evan Almighty isn't without a few problems, though. The focus of the film isn't always tight enough on generating the laughs, and Carell is surprisingly under-used. He's on form when the material allows him to shine, but its often (admittedly impressive) special effects that end up taking centre stage, an odd road to choose for a comedy. That said, Evan Almighty is still an enjoyable family comedy, and it's not without rewatch value. It's a fun little movie, and one that deserves extra credit for promoting Carell to top billing--that's a move long overdue. --Jon Foster
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 An Almighty Family Comedy October 12, 2007
Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States)
12 out of 15 found this review helpful
News anchor Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) has just been elected to Congress. Packing up his wife Joan (Lauren Graham) and three kids, they move to a valley in Virginia. They've got a new car and a just built giant house. Life is good.
Things seem to be going well for the freshman Congressman at work, too. Evan has a nice, big office, and Congressman Long (John Goodman) is asking him to be a junior sponsor on a new bill. This could be just the ticket he needs to launch his political career and fulfill his campaign promise to change the world.
But then weird things start to happen. A box of building supplies appears on their doorstep. The next morning, lumber is delivered. And everywhere Evan goes the numbers 614 keep appearing.
Then God (Morgan Freeman) appears to Evan and tells him to build an ark. If anyone asks why, he's to tell them that a flood is coming. Never mind that the city is in the middle of a huge drought. Can God get Evan's attention? Will Evan obey?
It took me a while to give BRUCE ALMIGHTY a chance, and when I did, I discovered a comedy I really enjoyed. So I had to give this one a try. While the first is aimed at adults, this is more of a family comedy. The worse thing we get is some crude humor, but you may want to preview it before you show it to them. And kids would definitely love watching the animal antics.
The movie is funny. While not wall to wall laughs, I laughed plenty and had a smile on my face at the end. It worked because everything was believable, or as believable as it could be giving the situation. I identified with Evan's reactions to God's appearances. And of course a giant ark would create a media circus. Yet the movie is heartwarming. Some of the morals are rather blatant, but the action never slows down too long for the lessons.
I've heard people complain about the variety of animals that show up. Granted, they didn't need to be there. But if you view the story as a modern day Noah, their presence was appropriate. And they really added to the story. There are lots of cute moments with them and lots of laughs as well. I can't even imagine how much training went into this film.
And that's not to take away from the human stars. Everyone did a great job. Steve Carell gets bonus points in my book for a few of those scenes with the animals. I certainly would have been freaking out if I had had to shoot them. Special mention must be made of Wanda Sykes who plays one of Evan's Congressional aids. Her character could have been over the top, but she pulls it back and gets lots of laughs.
Those most familiar with the Biblical story of Noah will find a couple jokes here only they will get. Yet the majority of the Bible jokes are explained for a wider audience. There may be some points of concern for people who believe the Bible, but they are minor to the enjoyment of the film. It certainly didn't ruin it for me.
Yes, there were a few slow spots. But it is believably funny and an enjoyable hour and a half.
Loved it October 10, 2007
J. Hutchings (Framlingham, UK)
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
The reviewer below obviously missed part of the film, or has gone to see it expecting it to be a diatribe on the nature of God.
The film has plenty of laughs for all ages, is very charming (especially Morgan Freeman), and the flood scene at the end is suitably dramatic and instantly makes one realise what the Great Flood of the Old Testament may have been like.
Ultimately, an enjoyable film.
 Pointless ..... January 19, 2008
Jonathan, Denmark (Coldville)
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
An attempt of a money making sequel to Jim Carrey's "Bruce Almighty"...The concept runs very thin. The Story line just isn't engaging and one wonders why they made the film at all....Waste of time
fantastic January 30, 2008
mhari marry (scotland)
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
bought this film for my son at xmas, we all sat down to watch it, and it was hilarious. would highly recommend it, since buying it I think we have seen it 3-4 times (How sad) but it really is that good, steve carrell is a fantastic actor, and it is much better than bruce almighty so go ahead and get a copy you wont be disappointed.
 ***Sooooo FUNNY, it WILL make you cry*** November 12, 2007
Ms. A. L. Buxton (Ipswich, suffolk, England)
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a great film for the whole family. It's not that believable, but it's so hilarious you barely notice or care. It's a film I can see myself wanting to watch again and again. I highly recommend seeing it for yourself, especially if your feeling miserable, because at some point or another in the film, you wont be able to stop yourself from laughing. And it's a real feel good film.
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