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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:
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Steve Oedekerk (screenplay)
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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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(63 articles)
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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:
The ark shown in Prestige Crest was built as a full size ark, with added sections being built for other shots requiring CGI. The frame of the ark was steel with wood effect paneling to make the construction easier and cheaper. more
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Continuity: When Evan is talking to his wife on the ark after the rain, the deck is wet but the top of the wooden rail around the bow of the ark is dry. more
Quotes:
[from trailer]
Joan Baxter: You want to build a boat?
Evan Baxter: It might be something fun for the family. Go sailing on the lake. I don't know.
[looking at his feet, under his breath]
Evan Baxter: Be great in case it floods or something...
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References "The Daily Show" (1996) more
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Have You Ever Seen the Rain more

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Is That A Llama With A Hammer?, 23 July 2008
Author: Senyales from Fraggle Rock

With a cast of hugely talented comedic actors like Steve Carell, Lauren Graham, John Goodman and Wanda Sykes, I was expecting a laugh out loud comedy. Sadly, Shadyac's 'Evan Almighty' only provides a few such moments. There just isn't enough comedy and at times it's a little too dramatic. Throughout the films, there are only but a very few dialogues that are funny as a result of which actors like Sykes and Graham don't have enough comedy to work with. Carell reprises his role from the prequel 'Bruce Almighty' but this time he's a little more of a nicer guy. Overall, Carell does a good job but he's more in the 'Little Miss Sunshine' mode which brings 'Evan Almighty' down a notch because that kind of character doesn't fully work for this kind of film and it is Shadyac to be blamed for not making something better of something decent. Yet, Carell's the only one who provides comic relief even though it's with limited quantity. His interaction with the animals are awesome to watch. Morgan Freeman is more cheerful and more annoying in this one. Lauren Graham plays the typical housewife and mother well and her reaction to Carell's transformation is excellent. In spite of all it's flaws, it is the last half hour that lifts the film. It builds up the drama and suspense very well and sort of has an adventurous feel. This entire sequence is very well executed. The soundtrack is well used and the songs are nice too. Thus, despite its shortcomings, it's still entertaining, but don't expect a laugh riot.

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