Evan Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
by Tom Shadyac
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Actor: Graham Phillips, Johnny Simmons, Lauren Graham, Morgan Freeman, Steve CarellDirector: Tom Shadyac
Brand: CARELL,STEVE
Producer: Amanda Morgan Palmer
Producer: Dave Phillips
Writer: Alec Sokolow
Writer: Joel Cohen
Writer: Mark O'Keefe
Writer: Steve Koren
Writer: Steve Oedekerk
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 96 minutes
Published: 2007-10-01
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-09
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
DVD Reviews of Evan Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
DVD Review: "Did you fall in a mine shaft?"
Summary: 3 Stars
Some plot SPOILERS here.
EVAN ALMIGHTY - more a spinoff sequel than a direct one - is a gentler movie than its predecessor Bruce Almighty (Widescreen Edition), and that's why it's not as much fun. Steve Carell, while certainly a funny hombre, is not as subversive as Jim Carrey. And, without Carrey's very capricious presence, this loose sequel becomes more kid friendly, more wholesome, and quite predictable. And that's fine, if you're in the mood for that. But folks expecting more of BRUCE ALMIGHTY's Carrey-centric comedy will be disappointed (because, of course, dude isn't here). Also, the film doesn't allow Carell, master of the strained expression, to be as funny as he could be. At least, Morgan Freeman is back, and that's a very good thing. The plot concerns God (Freeman) deciding to restage the great biblical flood. Tons of green went into the CG effects, and that's nice. But, still...To get to the nitty gritty, EVAN ALMIGHTY might thrill the young 'uns, but the rest of the audience might find it harder to get on board.
In BRUCE ALMIGHTY, Evan Baxter (Carell) was a minor character played for cheap laughs. Here, he's tapped to play the modern-day Noah and promoted to leading character status. Evan - former anchorman now turned newly elected Congressman - has just relocated to Washington, D.C. with his wife and three sons. Looking to further his goal to "Change the World" (his campaign slogan), he is coaxed by his wife to give praying a try. Evan does so, and his career path takes a weird turn when God hears his prayer and responds. Next thing you know, Evan is being plagued by the numbers 6:14. Then he has a very old-school tool kit and a massive supply of lumber mysteriously delivered to his doorstep.
A hunch leads Evan to thumb thru the Bible, to Genesis 6:14, which turns out to be God's command to build an ark. Soon he meets an old guy claiming to be God. Evan is initially skeptical, but, soon, all manner of beasts in pairs begins to hound him everywhere. Then Evan gets Old Testamenty as his beard and hair sprout to a ridiculous shagginess, and he begins sporting a shabby (but very comfortable) sack cloth robe. Soon he's prophesizing an imminent flood and, even though a very dubious carpenter, managing to construct a gynormous honking ark (thanks to his manual, Ark Building for Dummies). Naturally, everyone - from his co-workers to the press to even his normally understanding wife (Lauren Graham, from GILMORE GIRLS and BAD SANTA) - begins to think him cuckoo. It doesn't look good for Evan, but, no worries. God works in mysterious, whimsical ways...
So, kids will like this movie, and probably even like it a lot, what with the cute gags and the variety of animals cued on screen and the bird droppings and even Evan's uncool dances. But chances are, the grown-ups will find it only mildly appealing and maybe even in the ho-hum territory. The comedy isn't divine as much as goofy and silly (again, catered to kidlike sensibilities). Your finding it funny may hinge on just how much bird poop humor you can stand. However, I did enjoy the fun end credits segment in which the cast grooves to C&C Music Factory's "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)".
The star power (and talents) of Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston are missed. But give the actors who are here some credit; they go a ways into making this film viewer friendly. Who knows what God really looks like? I don't, but I certainly buy Morgan Freeman's take on him. Freeman is serene and dignified and amiable and sweet and not at all heavy handed; he hands out his sermons and life lessons with grace. I particularly liked his scene with Lauren Graham in the diner. And isn't it cool that God has a sense of humor? By the way, lovely Lauren Graham is underused but still sparkles in her few scenes. John Goodman is wickedly effective as Evan's political mentor, who happens to dabble in some shady profiteering and land grabbing. Wanda Sykes, sorry, but she's like a rash, just irritating. I did like her comments though when she first laid eyes on Evan's crazy man beard: "Did you fall in a mine shaft?" And then "Did you just come out of a coma?" And then "Were you attacked by a werewolf?" As for Steve Carell, he's okay here. But you could tell he was being held back by the script and by the PG rating.
EVAN ALMIGHTY has its heart in the right place, which I guess is as comforting as saying your blind date has a good personality. It's a decent watch, especially if you're babysitting, and that ark certainly looks majestic. But, ultimately, the story just doesn't deliver enough and is undermined by its overblown CG effects and its PG-rated silliness. The highlight for me is Morgan Freeman's downhome and playful performance, but, then again, my feeling is that Morgan Freeman can do no wrong. With that being said, if you're looking for films deploying biblical zaniness, stick with BRUCE ALMIGHTY or even Oh, God!
Description of Evan Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
No Description Available.Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 9-OCT-2007
Media Type: DVD
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