I had low expectations heading into this movie, mostly from the very poor reviews I had read and the opinions of good friends that had seen it in the US.
But I was pleasantly surprised! This is a good movie, Steve Carrell as Noah is funny and believable. I liked the updating of the Noah story for the 21st Century, and when I pray I like to think of Morgan Freeman!
Morgan as God (held over from Bruce Almighty) had some nice moments, particularly with Evan's wife in the coffee shop. A speech that I'm sure I'll be using in Church some time.
No, Evan Almighty isn't hilarious, and the reason for all those animals being on the ark was stretching it a bit, but an enjoyable film. As a Christian I found some real value in this film. Borat is a lot funnier than this, but that film made me uncomfortable as a Christian, in the Church scene, whereas this in some ways affirmed my faith and made me think, do I make a stand for what I believe?
I enjoyed the Genesis 6:14 symbolism and Evan struggling with literally turning into a modern day Noah. It wasd good to see John Goodman back, even if I was a little distracted by his left eye and some of the supporting cast were good fun.
Good, clean fun and I will be getting the DVD!
3 arks out of 5.
2 comments:
you are wrong wrong wrong! You should have trusted your friends...
acts of random kindness. A.R.K give me a break!! its the worst film of the year and it makes me so cross you liked this drivel. I think God actually classes liking this film as a sin!! its my personal goal in life, other than kissing natalie portman, to stop you buying the dvd!
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