Evan Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
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Actor: Graham Phillips, Johnny Simmons, Lauren Graham, Morgan Freeman, Steve CarellDirector: Tom Shadyac
Brand: UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAIN.
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.35:1
Running Time: 96 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-10-09
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of Evan Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
Movie Review: Family-Friendly Sequel To "Bruce Almighty"
Summary: 4 Stars
I enjoyed "Bruce Almighty" when it was released a few years back. I was hesitant to watch its sequel, "Evan Almighty," for a number of reasons. Firstly, Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) was technically a villain in the first film. Secondly, I wasn't too sure about the PG rating for the film, thinking that a toned-down sequel would lose some of the schtick of the first film. Also, I found it hard to swallow the idea of a modern-day "Noah's Ark" story. I was quite surprised with the end result, however.
Morgan Freeman reprises his role as God, and does a fine and funny job of it. This time around, we find Evan giving up his day job as a newscaster and heading for Capitol Hill. He's taken under the wing of congressman Long (John Goodman), a seedy but slick politician who's out to make a profit by manipulating a few environmental roadblocks. Long believes that with Baxter in his corner, he can get the necessary changes made to go ahead with his development plans.
Of course, God has other plans for both parties, and asks Evan to literally build an ark (with animal pairings to boot). What is the reasoning behind building an ark? God works in mysterious ways, and despite resisting him at first, Evan goes along with the Big Guy and builds the ark for better or worse. The result is an environmental message draped with a blanket of generic Christian (or Jewish, since the story of Noah's ark is from the Old Testament) values that no one except the most staunch atheist will find offensive. It's nice to see some Biblical values presented in a positive light, but don't turn to this film for some deep theological wisdom.
With a solid supporting cast including Lauren Graham and Wanda Sykes, among others, "Evan Almighty" is an excellent, family-friendly film that will please the youngsters and the old folks equally. The special effects are excellent, but it's the plot that makes this film worth repeat viewings. Recommended.
Summary of Evan Almighty (Widescreen Edition)
Evan Almighty is a comedy for all ages that "you don't want to miss" (Kim Griffis NBC-TV)!Everyone's favorite funnyman Steve Carell is at his hilarious best as junior congressman Evan Baxter whose wish to "change the world" is heard by none other than God (Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman). When God appears with the perplexing request to build an ark Evan is sure he is losing it. But soon mysterious deliveries of wood and tools are being dropped on his doorstep animals of every shape and size are flocking to him two by two and his self-absorbed life goes from overnight success to almighty mess! It's a great time for everyone!System Requirements:Running Time: 96 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/ANIMALS Rating: PG UPC: 025192867422 Manufacturer No: 60128674Steve Carell rides the wave of 40-Year-Old Virgin stardom (and a biblical flood) in this bizarre, effects-heavy comedy about a modern-day Noah's ark. The film is nominally a sequel to Bruce Almighty, although it bears little relation to the 2003 Jim Carrey hit--except for the divine intervention of Morgan Freeman, who returns in his role as God. Even Carell's character is much altered from his supporting part in the first film; here, Evan Baxter says goodbye to the news-anchoring business in favor of his job as a naive freshman congressman. When God orders him to build an ark and prepare for an impending inundation, Evan sheepishly takes on the task (it's hard to turn down the job when your hair and beard grow to Old Testament lengths and God wants you to walk around in sackcloth).
Carell gets to do silly dances and mix it up with a variety of animals (real and computer-generated), all of which reminds us of the film's family-friendly tone and the PG rating. The kid stuff works just fine, although the religio-environmental message-mongering makes this a most curious kind of Hollywood blockbuster. When the flood comes, the film shifts into a mammoth-sized CGI extravaganza, recalling the era of overstuffed techno-comedies such as 1941 and Howard the Duck (and not to be nit-picky, but the tsunami-like disaster that overtakes Washington, D.C., looks as though it would snuff out the lives of quite a few citizens). Capable comic support comes from John Michael Higgins, Wanda Sykes, and Jonah Hill, with John Goodman and Lauren Graham filling out stock roles of fatcat politico and loyal wife, respectively. Carell is even better at being sincere than being funny, a talent that comes in handy here and bodes well for his future versatility. --Robert Horton
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