Bruce Almighty

PG-13

5/23/20031h 41m

Theatrical Release (US)

~ If you could be God for one week, what would you do? ~

Overview:

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

Director:

Tom Shadyac

Status:

Released

Language:

English

Buget:

$80,000,000.00

Revenue:

$484,592,874.00

Key words:

new love
lovesickness
moon
street gang
moses
faith
prayer
christianity
journalism
car crash
god
religion
relationship
super power
news reporter
female journalist
religious conflict
responsibility
praying
almighty

Cast

Jim Carrey

~ as ~

Bruce Nolan

Morgan Freeman

~ as ~

God

Jennifer Aniston

~ as ~

Grace Connelly

Philip Baker Hall

~ as ~

Jack Baylor

Catherine Bell

~ as ~

Susan Ortega

Lisa Ann Walter

~ as ~

Debbie

Steve Carell

~ as ~

Evan Baxter

Nora Dunn

~ as ~

Ally Loman

Eddie Jemison

~ as ~

Bobby

Paul Satterfield

~ as ~

Dallas Coleman

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Reviews (3)

John Chard
Written 11 year(s) ago
7
Being God can be Hell.

Fans of Jim Carrey can't go wrong with this fun filled picture that's not without serious undertones as well.

The Premise is flimsy as such, Carrey plays Nolan, a harried and fed up TV reporter who feels that all of his problems are God's fault. Having enough of his whingeing, God (Morgan Freeman) summons Nolan to his "residence" and bestows all his powers to him. This is where the film hits its stride, the makers letting Carrey loose for a number of funny sequences as he plays God to further his own ends.

It goes where you expect it to, and nobody else gets a look in as Carrey does his stuff, but the journey is a most pleasant one. 7/10
The Movie Mob
Written 3 year(s) ago
7
**Bruce Almighty leverages Carrey's comedy strengths and a solid supporting cast to create a top-notch lighthearted comedy. **

Honestly, I had a traumatic experience from seeing The Mask way too young, and it left me terrified of Jim Carrey for quite a while. Even after I grew out of the Carreyphobia, I still wasn't a fan, but Bruce Almighty changed everything. The first time I saw it, it was against my will, but I am so glad I was forced to watch it because it's a wonderful movie! It has fun with Christian values and themes without bashing or harassing its source material. It's just a good-natured funny movie that sees Carrey's Bruce Nolan grow from kind but self-absorbed to considerate and caring of those around him and appreciating all that he already had in his life, especially his love interest played by Jennifer Anniston. Bruce Almighty also showcases a young Steve Carrell in his big breakout role as Carrey's rival, who faces the wrath of Carrey's God powers in a hilarious way. This film is by far my favorite Jim Carrey film and one of my favorite comedies.
Andre Gonzales
Written 2 year(s) ago
10
Another one of my favorite movies of all time. Jim Carey is one of my favorite actors. This movie is so funny. Who doesn't want to play God. I know would love to give it a shot if it was possible.