Evolution

Rating:
Summary: Very Very Funny
Review: This movie was better than Men in Black. Orlando Jones was great. Funniest Movie I've seen since Rush Hour. Rush Hour 2 might be funnier but this was just histrical. Who cares what the critics say go see this movie.

Rating:
Summary: Mediocre at Best
Review: I took my father to see "Evolution" on Father's Day. It was basically a toss-up between that and "Tomb Raider". For the record, he chose this one. I was a tad disappointed walking out of the multiplex, one hour and forty minutes later.

The plot, in a nutshell: A "meteor" crash lands in Arizona. Two scientists (The X-Files's David Duchovny and early MadTV alum Orlando Jones, respectively) discover the rock is bleeding and is indeed a one-celled alien. On a later look, it's multi-celled. An alien creature that evolves at an extremely rapid rate. Surely these aliens will not take over the world, or will they? Joining Duchovny and Jones is clumsy Julianne Moore and braindead Seann William Scott, of "American Pie" fame. What ensues is an all-out battle to stop the aliens.

Note, this is a "comedy" from respected director Ivan Reitman, who directed such laugh-fests as "Ghostbusters". But this has nary a laugh in the 25 minute range. This movie would have worked a lot better if it were more funny and less dependant on gross-out stints. Although, there are a few other gripes...if you don't mind...

First the cast: You'd think that David Duchovny would want to back away from his Mulder image after graciously leaving the hit Fox show. But...instead he goes with his funny bones. You might be thinking, "I did not know he was funny." Well, to put it bluntly, he's not. He should have learned from the mistakes of fellow TV celeb David Caruso. But, in a move that caused many a groan, he depends on his film career outside the X-Files movie: surely you remember the box office dud "Playing God", right? I'm sure his agent is biting his lip of the #4 opening weekend.

Then there's the rest of the cast: Julianne Moore, an odd choice after "Hannibal." She also isn't very funny. Her character is clumsy...er...that's it. Seann William Scott is playing the idiot numbskull that's supposedly "funny", for which he's not. The only character that's even remotely humorous is Orlando Jones's scientist. Although stereotypically a "jive turkey", he does provide a few laughs.

A let down for me, this flick is. I'd been looking forward to it. It has what I call "The Three Amigos Syndrome". That's where the best jokes and bits are displayed in the trailer a la a notorious Steve Martin movie. The trailer looked good.

Out of the theater finally, my father despised the movie, giving it a D-. I was a bit more generous, giving it a C+, on account that it mildly entertained me. I thought the theatre pyrotechnics were mildly more amusing than the movie (don't ask.)Although I'm not a part of the generic audience, the twentysomethings. So that's it. Although, if you're searching for a second opinion, the two guys sitting behind me found almost everything hilarious.

That's my time. Goodnight.

Rating:
Summary: I didn't laugh once!
Review: I don't review stuff too aften here, but the ratings this movie has gotten need to be countered with something more realistic. Even if you liked this movie, there is no way you could seriously give it anything above two or three stars! Even then I would doubt your sanity, or at least question your age. This movie was dreadful. Orlando Jones (who I have found hilarious since his days on MadTV) and Julianne Moore (an incredible actress) were completely wasted. The main characters are completely unlikeable; obviously they were going for the Bill Murray smart ass feel, but these characters are just jerks. The script was terrible; you've seen this movie before as Ghostbusters, and it was MUCH better then. Avoid this film at all costs.

Rating:
Summary: Decent; funny, original, very good.
Review: This movie is really great. It's very funny and has a cool, exciting, interesting plot. All the little creatures are fascinating. Evolution isn't the best movie ever, but it's as good as I expected, if not better.

Rating:
Summary: How Much Fun Can One Movie Be?
Review: I'm sure you've heard all the negative reviews of Evolution. Well, ignore them. This film is not only hilarious, it's clever and witty. Julianne Moore and David Duchovny show that they have no problem taking themselves a little less seriously than most actors and actresses do today, and it pays of in this extremely watchable and fun movie. The special effects are not only original, but exciting. The acting is top notch (even though I'm sure no one will ever credit the actors for that in this film) and I think that it's a shame that so many people are bashing it. David Duchovny is perfectly cast, and does a really great job of making fun of himself and of the X-Files. He's obviously having fun being in this movie, and it really shows. Julianne Moore, one of the best actresses of our time, is hilarious as she trips and falls her way through almost every scene in the movie. The film takes many of its comedic/supernatural elements from films like Ghostbusters and Men In Black, but the originality is still there and, in my opinion, it surpasses it's previous counterparts. Too often in today's media we see people picking apart a film like Evolution. It's fun, it's good spirited, it's funny, and it's thrilling. What more do you need? Turn off your brains for a moment and take a look at Evolution. You might just have fun in a movie theatre. Who would have thought that could happen in this age of cynicism?!!

Rating:
Summary: the best movie of the summer
Review: Evolution was the best movie i have seen in a long time. It wasn't just the fact that david duchovny a great actor, was in it. It was also because it had great music, and acting. David did one of his best performances in this film. Along with orlando jones, and seann william scott. It was just great. I have seen it 4 times already and I can't wait to see it again.

Rating:
Summary: It isn't as good as it looks
Review: There were some funny parts in Evolution, however, it wasn't as good as Ghostbusters, MiB, or any other comedy movies. There was some dry humor, and, I have to admit, the jokes stunk The visuals were awesome, and the acting was OK.

Rating:
Summary: Evolution Was Great Fun!
Review: Today, I saw Evolution with my friend and we thought it was great. I highly recommend you see it. But don't be disillusioned by the commercials. It has it's funny moments, but the movie really doesn't try to be funny.

Rating:
Summary: One of my favorites!
Review: This was a great movie! David Dichovney and Julianne Moore (one of my favorite actresses) were hilarious, but only half of the funny four-some. I suggest that anyone over 10 should see this movie. It is a GREAT movie!!!!!!!

Rating:
Summary: Not the greatest movie ever... but okay
Review: This movie has one of the most outrageous plots I have ever seen. It is also full of about (by my count), 300 movie cliches. I went to see the movie hoping for a good laugh (at least I got one or two of those) and my money's worth (did not get this).