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Evan Almighty
2007 96 min United States of America PG 12+
★5.0
Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Director: Tom Shadyac
Trailers
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Description
God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.
Budget:
$175M
US Gross:
$100.46M
Worldwide:
$174.44M
Starring
Steve Carell
Actor
Morgan Freeman
Actor
Lauren Graham
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2008
— Worst Prequel/Sequel
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2007
— Best Summer Film You Haven't Seen Yet
Key opinion
Evan Almighty is a polarizing family comedy that serves as a spiritual successor rather than a traditional sequel to Bruce Almighty. While supporters praise its wholesome, feel-good message and impressive animal staging, detractors argue the film lacks the comedic energy of its predecessor and suffers from an uneven, overly moralistic tone.
| Acting | Morgan Freeman provides a consistent and fitting portrayal of a compassionate, wisdom-bearing God. | |
| Production | The film relies on animal co-stars and technical staging, which many viewers find visually impressive and charming. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Steve Carell's performance are divided; some appreciate his grounded, rational take on the character, while others find him less charismatic and lacking the comedic range of Jim Carrey. | |
| Humor | The humor is a major point of contention, with critics split between those who enjoy the non-vulgar, family-friendly situational comedy and those who find the jokes bland and ineffective. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay's tonal shift between eccentric comedy, environmental satire, and family melodrama creates a disjointed narrative that some find heavy-handed or confusing. |