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Summary: A message in something unexpected
Review: When I went to see this movie I had negative thoughts about it thinking that it was a movie making fun of God. I thought, before I saw it, the Church would have baned it. But I was wrong. This movie was showing you that "we may think that we know what we want, but only God knows what we want" and that is definitely true. Although God(Carrey) did some things I don't think God would have even thought of doing. I didn't like that. And that's basically the plot of the movie. So he finds out how God has to think and work at his job, and that is very hard. So at the end it was funny, enjoyable, and romantic. Just keep this in mind: "Everything, I mean EVERYTHING, happens for a reason." (You'll find that out throughout the movie.) So there is no reason for the church to band it. At least, all of it. Recomended for kids: 11 and up
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Summary: Pain from so much laughter ' A true comedy
Review: Reluctantly taking on board certain styles of humour, procrastination leaves me with the only option when I am faced by a film, which casts the arguably proclaimed legend of Slapstick comedy ' Jim Carrey. I am surely not alone. Carrey has a distinct connection with 'Marmite', a product generating a split in society through a Love Vs Hate barrier. Ace Ventura; Mask; Cable Guy; Dumb and Dumber; Liar Liar; all left a lot to be desired in my opinion and yet I find myself encountered in debate with friends who obviously dislike Marmite (I personally love it!). Through the despite lack of enthusiasm I hold for Mr Carrey, I have noticed his style harvesting and maturing into something fascinating. We now see him taking on scripts, which I can't help think is something he truly feels connected with when the cameras are halted. Carrey wants to be internally taken seriously, but is often pushed aside because of his blinding appearance which perceivers view as a juvenile type character with ephemeral antics that are almost out of steam. 'Truman Show' relates to my theory; Carrey taking on the more serious role and I agree, very good film plot, but Carrey was missing something and I can't put my finger on it, but he was far from spectacular. Until now of course' Jim Carrey was born to play the character of 'Brue Almighty', how often can you say that about an actor? Frustrated with what life brings him, a job, which could open the door to the pinnacle of success, but yet Bruce feels trapped. Feeling the unluckiest man alive, it is not surprising that Bruce finds comprehension a little hard to comprehend when confronted with God (Morgan Freeman). Luckily God has a sense of humour and will cast aside the many blasphemous comments Bruce has made to offer him a chance to play God. With every opportunity of changing all his bad luck to good, Bruce faces the undeniable truth that he is his own worst enemy and that is the very reason he has had bad luck for so long. The elements that will surely make this film a success will not solely depend on Mr Carrey either. Tom Shadyac (director) will now certainly be taking seriously in the film industry after pulling off some cleverly placed camera shots. Another surprising performance was from Jennifer Aniston, clearly stamping down her mark on the film industry and has in my opinion been the most impressive out of the 'Friends' cast. Aniston has the calibre to play someone other than the character 'Rachel', unlike Matt Le Blanc and Lisa Kudrow respectively. Morgan Freeman is as outstanding as ever, applying his usual captivation of on-screen appearance and utterly distinguishing voice. Bruce Almighty will undoubtedly cause a storm. You'll Laugh. You'll Cry. A Classic.
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Summary: God Almighty!
Review: **1/2 "Bruce Almighty" is yet another "high concept" comedy starring Jim Carrey, this time as a self-pitying, put-upon TV news reporter in Buffalo who finds himself endowed with all God's powers when the Almighty Himself decides to take a little vacation. This material may seem tailor-made for Mr. Carrey's manic talents, but the makers of the film - screenwriters Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe and Steve Oedekerk, and director Tom Shadyac - have failed to discover any really innovative ways of approaching it. When Bruce learns that he has the power to alter the world's reality at will, he spends most of his time playing foolish little parlor tricks on people who irritate him. Carrey can still be wildly funny when the script calls for him to do that rubber-faced-and-bodied slapstick routine for which he is justly famous, but "Bruce Almighty" is not content to be a cynical, outrageous farce. It also wants to be a "meaningful" love-thy-neighbor comedy, and falls down miserably in the process. Morgan Freeman as God gets to do little but deliver high-toned, sappy homilies designed to make Bruce see the importance of the power that's been entrusted to him. True to the formula - one that goes at least as far back as Frank Capra films in the 1930's - the film turns hopelessly mawkish and sentimental in its final third. That would be forgivable had "Bruce Almighty" at least given us some cutting-edge outrageousness in its early stretches. Jennifer Aniston exudes the requisite amount of charm as Bruce's devoted girlfriend, but the role is hardly one to challenge this obviously gifted young actress (see last year's "The Good Girl"). And there are a few moments when the filmmakers seem to have latched onto a clever or creative concept. But those moments are quick to pass and, before we know it, we are once again mired in the predictability of yet another manufactured, by-the-numbers Hollywood product. An additional problem with the movie is that it often defies the essential credibility that even an absurdist scenario such as this one demands. At least twice in the film, for instance, a flipped out, ranting reporter is allowed to stay on the air long after any halfway competent news show producer would have pulled the proverbial plug on him. If it weren't for the presence of the gifted Carrey, "Bruce Almighty" would seem like just another "Bewitched" episode expanded out to feature length. Come to think of it, it feels that way anyhow.
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Summary: EXCELLENT!!!
Review: One of the best movies Ive ever watched! Jim Carrey is my favorite actor and he does great in this movie. A must have for anybody that loves comedy and has a sense of humour . It is truly BE-A-UTIFUL!
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Summary: A Good Point
Review: Once you remove all the blashemous stupidity, the crazed selfishness that is Bruce, you find a movie with an insanely good point. Bruces power comes with two rules: 1. No Telling That You Are God 2. No Tampering With Free Will. Well, later in the movie, we find Bruce asking God: "How Do You Make Someone Love You Without Messing With Free Will?" And God Says, "Its a good question." ITs true. To all Christians. It comforms to the bible, and simplifies something that otherwise seems impossibly complicated: Why doesn't God just blaze out and prove his power? Make everyone love him? Theres your answer. Love, an omnipresent theme in Cinema, it seems, can only be won by love. Not by power, money, persuasion, or anything other than the heart.
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Summary: Top-notch flick with a worn out theme
Review: I hesitate to give this movie 5 stars, but with the likes of films such as 28 Days Later averaging 4 stars, what the heck. It was well worth the price of admission and Jim Carey was back to being his hilarious self. It's not as "over the top" as the Pet Detective flicks, but it kept me laughing the duration. The theme is an old one, but Carey puts his own slant on the subject and breathes new life and humor into the subject of getting to know the Creator. Anyone connected with local TV or radio production will find this movie to be right on track when it comes to identifying with the characters. In summation, I would say it's a "feel good flick" and a terrifically funny movie.
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Summary: One of the funniest movies I've ever seen!
Review: This is so funny. Interesting idea too. I mean what would you do if you were endowed with God's power? And who'd think Jim could still do comedy. One of best flix. Just see it. It's the best picture of the year so far. See it today and take the kids, they'll get a kick out of it just like you will.
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Summary: simply irrestible!!!!
Review: Jim Carrey has done it again!! Another fine film full of belly laughs and romance to boot!! Carrey plays a failing news reporter who dream of becoming an anchor for "Eye-witness News" is going sour. Everything in his lifee seems to be taking a turn for the worse until he receives a visit from - God!!! (played brilliantly by Morgan Freeman) Carrey seems to think he can do God's job better than God himself - so God puts him to the test - and grants him his powers. This is where the real fun begins - Carrey let loose on the streets with the powers of God - taking advantage of them by using them against the people that have made his life a misery. Anyone who is a fan of Carrey's comic talents will love this film. Jennifer Anniston is adorable in the part of his girlfriend. Recommended to anyone who loves great comedy - and happy endings!!
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Summary: the funniest movie of the year
Review: This is one of the funniest movies I've seen in some time. Bruce Almighty starts Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, and Morgan Freeman. The basic premise is this is a comedy about one man who is given the powers (and responsibilities) of God and we get to see what he does with this power. Knowing that the movie stars Jim Carrey we expect quite a bit of over the top humor. While we do have a fair amount of the typical Carrey humor, Bruce Almighty is a lot more than that. Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey) is a reporter for a local television station. He gets the assignments that show off his warm and humorous side. But Bruce wants the anchor position that will be opening up when the current male anchor retires. Bruce does not feel that he is getting the respect or the opportunities necessary for him to be able to get the job he has always wanted. Bruce is living with his girlfriend Grace Connelly (Jennifer Aniston), an elementary school teacher. When Bruce loses his job (have a nice Jim Carrey fit) he blames everyone and everything including God for his mediocre life. Grace sees that Bruce is also calling their relationship mediocre and is now upset with Bruce. Bruce blames God some more, asks for a sign (he gets several, which he promptly ignores) until finally he realizes that there is something going on and actually meets God (Morgan Freeman). God is tired of listening to Bruce whine so much so he tells Bruce that if he thinks he can do a better job at running the world, then perhaps Bruce should try. God endows Bruce with the divine power and lets Bruce have a go at it. Bruce does what most of us would do with the power of God. He plays around with it for his own convenience, messes with the people who he doesn't like and uses it to help out his sex life with his girlfriend. His use of power is very funny, but it appears that he is not happy with life. Finally, Grace leaves him because even though Bruce is improving his life he has not changed who he is or how he acts to other people. The movie changes gears and turns into a film about Bruce's redemption with God and with Grace. The film presents a positive message about God and faith that does not feel heavy handed at all (the director happens to be Christian). I thought this was a fairly well thought out and incredibly funny movie. It is the funniest movie thus far this year and I would definitely recommend it.
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Summary: Good allegory about Jim Carrey's life...
Review: This small, funny movie happens to resemble the life of Jim Carrey quite a bit... Loopy features guy (think Ace Ventura, The Mask, Liar Liar) is popular with the public, successful, but yearns to do the hard news. Gets shot at the hard stuff (think Man on the Moon, The Majestic). Fails miserably. Finds clarity. Falls back to what he knows (hello 'Bruce Almighty'). Huge success follows. There are a lot of funny moments in this film, and more than a couple of sly ones. Two that stand out... 1. Morgan Freeman as God slipping in Carrey's signature "Allllrighty then..." line. 2. The female co-anchor "Susan Ortega" playing up her ethnicity with an overtly Hispanicized reading of her surname..."Orrrrrtega." That's classic. It's happening in newsrooms all across the country and they nailed it to the wall here. Hope people get this joke. It's hilarious. This is Jim Carrey's movie through and through. Jennifer Aniston looks great as usual, but her presence is a mere afterthought.
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