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8 June 2001 (USA) moreTagline:
Have a nice end of the world. morePlot:
A firefighting cadet, two college professors, and a geeky-but-sexy government scientist work against an alien organism that has been rapidly evolving ever since its arrival on Earth inside a meteor. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
(27 articles)
Visibility Matters: Entertaining the Future (From AfterEllen.com. 25 October 2009, 9:30 PM, PDT)
Reitman “100% Attached” To Direct Ghostbusters 3
(From Screen Rant. 9 October 2009, 9:55 AM, PDT)
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Surprisingly fun! more (376 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | David Duchovny | ... | Ira |
 | Julianne Moore | ... | Allison |
 | Orlando Jones | ... | Harry |
 | Seann William Scott | ... | Wayne |
 | Ted Levine | ... | Gen. Woodman |
 | Ethan Suplee | ... | Deke |
 | Michael Bower | ... | Danny (as Michael Ray Bower) |
 | Pat Kilbane | ... | Officer Johnson |
 | Ty Burrell | ... | Flemming |
 | Dan Aykroyd | ... | Governor Lewis |
 | Katharine Towne | ... | Nadine |
 | Gregory Itzin | ... | Cartwright |
 | Ashley Clark | ... | Lt. Cryer |
 | Michelle Wolff | ... | Carla |
 | Sarah Silverman | ... | Denise |
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Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, and for sci-fi action.Parents Guide:
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101 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Brazil:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #38254) | Iceland:10 (original rating) | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Malaysia:U | Canada:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:PG | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:7 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | South Korea:12Filming Locations:
California State University - 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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The placement of the element selenium in Head and Shoulders shampoo is technically correct. Though regular Head and Shoulders shampoo does not have any of the element, Head and Shoulders Intensive Treatment Shampoo actually does consist of approximately 1% selenium sulfide. moreGoofs:
Factual errors: The Army officers all wear Army Medical Corps branch insignia in the movie. Medical officers only command their staff and not combat personnel. moreSoundtrack:
Play That Funky Music moreFAQ
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I can't say I suspected much from the previews. I anticipated another lame comedy and a cheap imitation of "Men in Black." "Evolution" can be compared to "MIB" in certain aspects, but it breaks new ground.
I can't give a really scientific review, because quite frankly I was too busy laughing to weigh out the pros and cons. This is a great popcorn movie! (Metaphorically speaking, I was eating nachos) There are scary moments involving slimy creatures, so chances are if there are any females with you--they will be clinging onto your arms.
Ivan Reitman is the famed director of the "Ghostbusters" movies, and "Evolution" has much of the same charm and quirky sense of style and humor. David Duchovny (who really has a good sense of humor off-camera, but happens to get stuck with mostly serious roles) is terrific in a looser role that enables him to flaunt his knack for comedy. Of course, Orlando Jones is the funniest in the bunch. He has a terrific scene in which a bug crawls inside his skin and doctors have to get it out...rectally. I have to say, that was the highlight of this offbeat comedy and had me on the floor! Julianne Moore plays the clumsy assistant. I can't say I found her role all that humorous. Her pratfalls are pretty lame and predictable. But that minor hint of cheap slapstick didn't ruin the overall experience.
"Evolution" is great fun from start to finish (a very interesting finish with an innovative product placement)! Sure, it's all low-brow, but it works and the crude humor is tamed down to a tolerant level (Well, compared to the average contemporary comedy). This is not a movie to be studied or analyzed or discussed for hours at a time. Just sit back and HAVE SOME FUN!!! Because chances are (considering previous 2001 releases) you won't be having this much fun at the movies in quite a while. I could be wrong, but better to be safe than sorry.
My score: 7 (out of 10)