The 313 Second Movie Review: "Evan Almighty"

Welcome one and all to the 313 Second Movie Review. Today, I'll be discussing "Evan Almighty." The film stars Steve Carell as Evan Baxter, Morgan Freeman as God, Lauren Graham as Joan Baxter, John Goodman as Congressman Long, Wanda Sykes as Rita, and Molly Shannon as Eve Adams. I trust you've all seen the film's predacessor, "Bruce Almighty." So, I really see no reason to hit rewind. Let's jump right in. The movie starts out with Evan closing his final news broadcast in Buffalo with a tearful trip down Memory Lane. Why? The Baxters are leaving Buffalo and heading to northern Virginia so Evan can live his new life as a member of the House of Representatives. His campaign slogan was to, "Change the world." Well, God does take things literally, doesn't He? God delivers a 64-piece tool set to the Baxter house and then taunts Evan with the number 614 (Genesis 6:14: So make yourself an ark of cypress wood; make rooms in it and coat it with pitch inside and out.). It isn't until Evan sees God that people believe he starts losing his mind (God during the Pledge of Allegiance: "...And to the Reupublic, For which it stands, One nation, Under me..." LOL). That doesn't stop a determined Congressman Long from trying to break in the rookie with a new bill that would call for development in national parks. God's response: Pester Evan with animals in need of a ride. That's right, two of each kind, because there is a flood on the way. And if you think Evan's luck couldn't possibly couldn't get worse, every time he shaves, his facial grows back *snaps fingers* like that. His grows longer by the second. And no power-suit can hide the Noah-like threads God provided Evan. Seeing this and watching Evan and the kids build the arc with some of the animals, not mention the wisecracks (*sarcastically* Hmm, why would Jon Stewart be in a Steve Carell movie?), Joan decides it's best she and the kids leave until she believes Evan gets his head on straight. But after some time, Joan realizes the arc and the impending flood are all part of an answer to her prayers, to spend more time as a family. As she returns with her children, Evan, Joan, and Co. try to convince everybody else they're not crazy, they're just a little unwell. Sorry couldn't resist. No, they're just trying to save lives at this point. It's really got a lot of heart behind it. You have a story that's teaches faith, family, and environmental friendliness. It's not really a sugarcoating tale, so it's perfect to see with or without kids. Now, everybody! DO THE DANCE!

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