
Buffalo newsman Evan Baxter is elected to Congress with the slogan, "Change the world." He lucks into a huge house in a new Virginia suburb. His Capitol office is also fantastic, but there's a catch: he's tapped by the powerful Congressman Long to co-sponsor a bill to allow development in national parks. In steps God, who appears to a disbelieving Evan and gently commands him to build an ark. Tools and wood arrive in Evan's yard, animal pairs follow, his beard and hair grow w... (Full plot summary below)
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Buffalo newsman Evan Baxter is elected to Congress with the slogan, "Change the world." He lucks into a huge house in a new Virginia suburb. His Capitol office is also fantastic, but there's a catch: he's tapped by the powerful Congressman Long to co-sponsor a bill to allow development in national parks. In steps God, who appears to a disbelieving Evan and gently commands him to build an ark. Tools and wood arrive in Evan's yard, animal pairs follow, his beard and hair grow wildly, nomad's clothes and a staff appear. Long grows impatient, Evan starts building, his family leaves him, reporters gather, and drought grips D.C. Still, Evan believes. But will he change the world?
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| Entertainment SpectrumVince KoehlerThis was the best family film I have seen this year. |
| New York PressEric KohnEvan Almighty strains consistently to pave the way for topical humor, yet lacks inspired comedic charm and a cogent message. |
| Nolan's Pop Culture ReviewMichael A. SmithA comedy with it's heart in the right place |
| Hollywood Report CardRoss AnthonyRichly mixes funny, supernatural, and heart. A film the whole family can enjoy, as evidenced by my happy clan of four ranging in age from seven to sixty-seven. |
| Dallas Morning NewsChris VognarEvan Almighty combines the easiest elements of lazy comedy with the most indulgent elements of lazy disaster movies. Even Mr. Carell, gamely mugging and wincing and snaring the random reflex laugh, gets pulled down with the ship. |
| Christianity TodayCarolyn ArendsA truly entertaining film that invites viewers to contemplate the rather big idea that we're all "chosen" to be in relationship with--and obedient to--our Creator. |
| Beaumont JournalDanny MintonWhile the film has a good heart, it's arteries are filled with cheese. |
| The OklahomanBrandy McDonnellWith "Evan Almighty," director Tom Shadyac and writer Steve Oedekerk again manage to balance humor with spiritual insight. |
| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumFreeman's God is a mix of Old and New Testament, with a dash of both sexism and sitcom; Carell's Noah is a political fool, but that only proves he's honest and sincere. This is idiotic, but it's so good-natured I didn't mind. |
| ReelTalk Movie ReviewsJohn P. McCarthyNeither the jokes nor the special effects seem heaven-sent in 'Evan Almighty.' The humor consists of pratfalls, cartoonish crotch attacks and bird droppings. |