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Mood:
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- Anti HeroesObsessive QuestPoliticsRace Against TimeAgainst the OddsForces of NatureMiraculous EventHeroes more...
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Genres:
- ComedyFantasyHollywood Tone
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- Contemporary21st Century
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- Washington DCSuburbs
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- Family Outing
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Evan Almighty, 2007
English
USA
Profile of Evan Almighty
The mood of Evan Almighty is humorous and offbeat. The plot centers around a miraculous event, forces of nature, and going against the odds. It is a comedy and fantasy movie. Stylistically, Evan Almighty has a Hollywood tone. It takes place, at least partly, in the suburbs. The setting is Washington DC. Evan Almighty happens in contemporary times. Visually, it involves special effects. It is especially suggested for a family outing.
Summary of Evan Almighty
In this sequel to BRUCE ALMIGHTY, newscaster Evan Baxter (Steve Carrell, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN) has traded in the news desk for a post in Washington as a congressman. Though his campaign was based on the idea of changing the world, Evan drives a gas-guzzling SUV and spends more time trimming his nose hair than with his three sons. When he has a strange encounter with God (Oscar winner Morgan Freeman, reprising his role from the first film), God tells him to build an ark, just as Noah did thousands of years ago. Though Evan is skeptical, he finally accepts the task after being hounded by dozens of animals that follow him, two by two. By obeying God, Evan risks his family, career, and sanity--but will a flood actually come and prove him right?
Though BRUCE ALMIGHTY boasted an edgier PG-13 rating, EVAN ALMIGHTY is a pure family affair. Its predecessor featured some sexual humor, but this is a squeaky clean film that kids and parents can enjoy equally. With hundreds of animals, poop jokes are inevitable, and they're worthy of a chuckle or two. With his roles in THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN and THE OFFICE, Carrell has capitalized on playing awkward characters. The (over)confident Evan is quite a change, and it's interesting to see Carrell stretch his comedic muscle. Though EVAN ALMIGHTY also features the talents of Lauren Graham (GILMORE GIRLS) and Coen Brothers favorite John Goodman, the funniest lines and delivery come from Wanda Sykes (THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE) and Jonah Hill (KNOCKED UP) as members of Evan's staff. Most of the film's jokes garner giggles, but the lines from this pair get guffaws.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 22 June 2007 |
| Runtime: | 96 min |
Cast and Crew
as Evan Baxter
as God
as Rita
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Entertainment Weekly
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- by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
Los Angeles Times
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- by: Carina Chocano
Users Reviews
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