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Evan Almighty (2007) -- God (Freeman) contacts Congressman Evan Baxter (Carell) and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.
Evan Almighty (2007) -- Clip: God asks Evan to build an ark
Evan Almighty (2007) -- Behind the scenes: Carell and birds
Evan Almighty (2007) -- Interview: Lauren Graham "On working with Steve Carell"
Evan Almighty (2007) -- God (Freeman) contacts Congressman Evan Baxter (Carell) and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

Overview

User Rating:
5.6/10   38,272 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Steve Oedekerk (screenplay)
Steve Oedekerk (story) ...
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Release Date:
22 June 2007 (USA) more
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A comedy of biblical proportions more
Plot:
God contacts Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
1 win & 10 nominations more
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(64 articles)
First ‘Date Night Trailer Released
 (From Screen Rant. 13 November 2009, 4:10 AM, PST)

Morgan Freeman Thinks He's A Dirty Old Man
 (From Cinema Blend. 2 November 2009, 8:03 AM, PST)

User Comments:
I liked it, but I expected something different more (229 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Bruce Almighty 2 (USA) (working title)
Bruce: The Second Coming (USA) (working title)
The Passion of the Ark (USA) (original script title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for mild rude humor and some peril.
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96 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Trivia:
Evan's ancient robe has a concealed quick-escape zipper in the front. more
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Continuity: During the flood Baxter's staff appears and disappears from scene to scene. In general any view from the front shows him without the staff, while any view from behind shows him with the staff. more
Quotes:
Rita: [sees a variety of working animals] I can't even get my cat to use the litter box. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Moviemaking in Virginia: Take 3 (2008) (V) more
Soundtrack:
Ready for a Miracle more

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53 out of 85 people found the following comment useful.
I liked it, but I expected something different, 26 June 2007
Author: EntertainMe463 from New Jersey

First the good.....I really loved the special effects, the premise of the story, the beautiful scenery and the excellent performances!

Prior to watching Evan Almighty, I rented Bruce Almighty again.....just to refresh my memory (I couldn't remember if it was left open for a sequel). Then I watched the "making of" special of EA on HBO. It was very interesting, Tom Shadyac said he had to direct Jim and Steve very differently. He said "Steve is funnier when things are being done to him and Jim is just the opposite".

Because of that I understood why the two movies seemed completely different, however I was disappointed that this one was more "family friendly" (my fault I didn't check the rating first). My tastes lean more towards the adult humor ( I don't have children, so it's not a factor).

Which brings me to my next point, a lot of families were at my particular screening. So this is what didn't make sense....it was rated PG for that reason, however.....a LOT of the jokes went over children's heads. So the ONLY thing the children will appreciate are the animals.

IN my theater I was one of the only ones laughing at Steve's situations and Wanda's excellent zingers! So in closing I give the movie a 7/10 it is a very good movie with excellent special effects and a fun premise.....however don't go expecting a zany, quick-paced comedy like Bruce Almighty and you won't be disappointed. ~Debbie~

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