Evan Almighty

'Evan decently mighty'

Well, according to numbers and critics, I am once again on the wrong side of the law. It seems most people disliked Evan Almighty, the 200+million comedy. And honestly, I don't know why.

Okay yes, the film is not a great work of art. It's a bit preachy and the jokes are not as good. Plus it does not feature Jim Carrey and the song at the end for the credits is no where as funny or cool as the one in 40-Year Old Virgin. But the film is definately intended as a family comedy film for Christians or at least good people chock full of good moral messages. Plus, the gags are kind of funny. (Although nothing will ever beat the internet site yahweh.com) I just wish people were a little more understanding about the film. So here's my breakdown about it.

The film is essentially a comedy piece for Steve Carell except without a lot of motovation for his character. The first film had a little raunch to it but this film there is not a single curse word. Noe of the performances are stellar but its nice to just relax and watch Carrell and laugh without having to feel guilty for laughing at something naughty like a sexist or rascist joke. If you have little patience or if you don't like Carrell then I could easily see how this film would become borng pretty quick as a alot fo the jokes get used a lot but I never felt they were overused. Plus everyone else is fairly amusing and Wanda Sykes is the funniest she's been in years. It's a nice family friendly kids moveie whose message is easy to understand and get and it is fun to watch and just let go. An escapist comedy for sure. So if taken as that, it isn't bad so I don't understand the waves and waves of negative feeling except that maybe Carrell has built up a bit too much of a edgy following with the 40-Year Old Virgin and Little Miss Sunshine. Story wise, the only problem I had was the ridiculous amount of animals that had to board the ark for such a small flood. It really made little sense. Everything else though is explained well and it doesn't cross any of the Bible or contradict it. God keeps his pact with mankind. Etc etc.

The performances are nice even if the main bad guy whose name escapes me, is a little obvious. The film is a fun romp. No strings attached. and a lot of fun. Risky to make a 200+million budget but due to the Christian craze in America it seemed like a safe bet. I don't know. It's a fun movie and not a bad sequel. Check it out for a few laughs.

3.9 out of 5

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