Blu-ray Review – Evan Almighty

When it comes to a question of preference between 2003's "Bruce
Almighty" and 2007's "Evan Almighty," I vote a little differently than
the moviegoing public. "Bruce" featured a clever idea that posited Jim
Carrey as God, using heavenly powers to alter the world as his
character, Bruce Nolan, saw fit. Offering the star an open field to
utilize his gifts with slapstick comedy, amplified with spiritual
divinity, the feature nailed an impressive tone of mischief, sustaining a
pleasant run of farcical activity for at least the first half of the
effort. Eventually taking itself seriously as a vessel for moral lessons
and melodramatic encounters, "Bruce" fell apart, abandoning impish
behavior to become a tool of inspiration, prone to preaching instead of
tickling. While far from a perfect film, "Evan" at least has the sense
to settle down and enjoy its cartoonish premise, stripping away labored
storytelling to carry on as a cartoon with a biblical pinch, saving the
heavy stuff for late in the final act. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com