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Evolution (2001) 5.9
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5.9/10 from 75,760 users
Metascore: 40/100
Reviews: 384 user | 152 critic | 32 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Ivan Reitman |
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Cast
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Ira
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| Julianne Moore | ... |
Allison
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Harry
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Wayne
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Gen. Woodman
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| Ethan Suplee | ... |
Deke
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| Michael Bower | ... |
Danny
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Officer Johnson
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Flemming
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Storyline
When a meteorite falls to Earth two college professors, Dr. Ira Kane and Prof. Harry Phineas Block, are assigned the job of checking the site out. At the site, they discover organisms not of this planet. Soon the site is taken over by the government, forcing Ira and Harry to the side. As the new life-forms begin to evolve and start to get more and more dangerous, it's up to the two professors to save the planet. Written by FilmFanUK
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Have a nice end of the world. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual humor, and for sci-fi action | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
8 June 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Evolución See more »Box Office
Budget:
$80,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$38,344 (Italy) (17 August 2001)Gross:
$38,311,134 (USA) (17 August 2001)Company Credits
Production Co:
Columbia Pictures Corporation, DreamWorks SKG, Montecito Picture Company, The See more »
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[At night, Wayne drives out to a shack in the desert and places a mannequin inside it. He is wearing a yellow fireman's coat, without a fire department's name on it]
Wayne Grey: Despite all the warnings, she was smoking in bed, fell asleep. Bad move.
[He sloshes gasoline inside the shack and strikes a match]
Wayne Grey: And the fire begins. Showtime!
[Hollering in fake excitement, he charges into the shack]
Wayne Grey: Don't worry, ma'am, I'm here to save you!
[...]
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Written by Michael Tempesta
& Michael Cummings
Performed by Powerman 5000
Courtesy of DreamWorks Records
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Did You Know?
Trivia
During the lengthy shooting in Page, Arizona, Dan Aykroyd entertained the local folk by carding guests at a bar, unofficially greeting people at Wal-Mart, and visiting locals for a cup of coffee in their homes. See more »Goofs
Near the end, when they go into the nest-cave to fill it with Head and Shoulders, Ira tells Wayne to go out and wait for his signal. Ira and the rest then go into the cave, dragging the fire hose, but as Wayne gets out the fire hose remains still. See more »Quotes
[first lines][At night, Wayne drives out to a shack in the desert and places a mannequin inside it. He is wearing a yellow fireman's coat, without a fire department's name on it]
Wayne Grey: Despite all the warnings, she was smoking in bed, fell asleep. Bad move.
[He sloshes gasoline inside the shack and strikes a match]
Wayne Grey: And the fire begins. Showtime!
[Hollering in fake excitement, he charges into the shack]
Wayne Grey: Don't worry, ma'am, I'm here to save you!
[...]
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Crazy Credits
The trio do an endorsement for the shampoo Head & Shoulders just before the end-credits. See more »Soundtracks
"Bombshell"Written by Michael Tempesta
& Michael Cummings
Performed by Powerman 5000
Courtesy of DreamWorks Records
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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)