Evan Almighty
a.k.a. Bruce Almighty 2
Director:
Tom Shadyac
Cast:
Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman, Lauren Graham, Johnny Simmons
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- DVD Release Date: 10/09/2007
- Rating:
- Sales Rank: 2,344
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- Common Sense Rates this for Ages: More
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Scenes
Features
Deleted scenes; Outtakes; Animals on Set Two by Two; Animal Roundup Game; Steve Carell Unscripted; The Ark-itects of Noah's Ark
Full Product DetailsScene Index
Disc #1 -- Evan Almighty [WS]
1. Change the World! (Main Titles) [3:35]
2. A New Home [6:25]
3. Cosponsoring a Bill [3:57]
4. Genesis 6:14 [4:22]
5. Committee Meeting [4:38]
6. Lucky Day [6:25]
7. The Chosen One [4:12]
8. Ark Building for Dummies [4:33]
9. Construction Project [3:49]
10. Running With the Pack [2:55]
11. Ask and You Shall Receive [5:11]
12. Back to Work [6:03]
13. It's Because of Him [6:04]
14. Together Again [4:59]
15. Cutting Corners [3:41]
16. The Flood Is Imminent [5:02]
17. Get on the Ark [4:53]
18. A Little Help [2:54]
19. Capitol Hill [4:47]
20. Thou Shalt Do the Dance (End Titles) [7:00]
Editorial Reviews
40-Year-Old Virgin star Steve Carell reprises his role as preening newscaster Evan Baxter in this heavenly sequel to the 2003 Jim Carrey comedy hit. Shortly after television anchorman-turned-U.S. congressman Evan Baxter (Carell) relocates his family from Buffalo to Northern Virginia, God (Morgan Freeman) reveals to him that a devastating flood is coming and the planet is about to be cleansed once again. Later, when Baxter accepts the responsibility of building a great ark and his rapidly changing physical appearance begins to draw media attention, his skeptical family attempts to discern if his actions are driven by delusion or divine intervention. John Goodman, Wanda Sykes, Jonah Hill, and Molly Shannon co-star in a divine comedy of truly epic proportions. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 8 and UP
What to watch out for
- Consumerism:
Just a few: Hummer, The Daily Show, The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Mary).
- Messages
- Sex:
Evan and Joan kiss and hug a couple of times.
- Violence:
The "flood" scene is a bit intense as the water rises and the ark is propelled forward, but no one gets hurt. Some comic pratfalls/injuries while building the ark.
- Drugs:
Not an issue.
- Language:
Very little, even by PG standards: "pissed," "jackass," "Oh my God!"
What Parents Need to Know
About Evan Almighty
Parents need to know that this sequel to Bruce Almighty is a broader, milder comedy than the original, and it aims to appeal to the whole family (and given the frequent TV ads, chances are even young kids have heard of it). The good news is that even though it's not particularly good, it is pretty safe -- there's no violence, drinking, or sex, and virtually no bad language ("pissed" and "jackass" are as strong as it gets). It's worth noting that the plot revolves around Evan talking directly to God and then obeying his command; there are several biblical references, but no proselytizing.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about how this movie is being marketed. Is it aimed at Steve Carell's fans, people who liked Bruce Almighty, or both? How do the ads make it seem appealing? Also, how is it different from Bruce? Why do you think the filmmakers decided to make the comedy milder this time around? And who's funnier -- Carell or Jim Carrey? Families can also discuss the message about committing acts of random kindness. What would you have done in Evan's place?
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