Bruce Almighty (DVD 2003)

I decided to buy this DVD on ebay because I knew I would be able to get a good deal for it. I did not want to pay the full amount for it as I had only seen the film once or twice before, so was not entirely sure whether I liked it that much (to warrant paying full price for it). This particular DVD had a very low starting bid on it, so I thought "why not"? A few days later, it was mine!

The best bit of the story is............... all of it it is a great family film ts funny and it shows god. It tells me that god's work is hard if any one whom is looking for a film to buy it has got to be this 10/10

I bought tis DVD for my sister's birthday. She had never seen it before but I recommended it so I got it as a present for her. Its a really good film, I love Jim Carey films, he is such a talented actor. I would recommend this film to anyone who fancies a laugh. All I can say is it is excellent. 5 stars :)

Broad, amusing, well-intended comic fantasy about an ambitious reporter who hates his job and dreams of becoming a news anchor. After suffering from some hard luck, he directs his anger toward God who he feels is ignoring him completely, until he has an unexpected encounter with God who endows him with divine powers that allow him to see the truth. Well-crafted comedy suffers from occasional lapses due to conventional story elements, but it's good-natured and often laugh-out loud funny, with some terrific sight gags, clever ideas, and a perfect part for Carrey who makes a welcomed return to the kind of silliness that made him a star. ***

Very very funny, some parts not ok for the very young, which is a shame as its a bundle of laughs, ideal for young teens maybe and of course the adults

Welcome to high concept heaven, where Jim Carrey is God.

Hacked off with life and frustrated at work, Carrey's failed reporter, Bruce, rages at the man upstairs. So much so that the divine dogooder (Morgan Freeman) offers him his powers, to see if he can do any better.

Supernaturally supercharged, Bruce takes on TV, landing the epithet 'Mr Exclusive' for his astounding stories. But power and popularity go to his head, as do millions of prayers that demand to be answered. Just saying "yes" has unforeseen consequences, while he's in danger of losing good Grace (the excellent, underused Jennifer Aniston).

So, sanctimony with a side order of laughs, then? Not quite, on either count. "Bruce Almighty" may be too saccharine for some, but it's mostly a smart, surprisingly thought-through blockbuster, with a decent grasp of the theological implications of its idea.

Freeman makes a, um, good God, dispensing wit and wisdom without ever appearing pious. And while on one level it's grotesque to chuckle as a well-off Westerner uses omnipotence to serve self, it's a subtle societal critique that it never occurs to Bruce to think of others.

As with most God-bothering Hollywood movies, Jesus is notable by his absence. But then, the idea of Carrey whipped bloody and nailed to a cross would only appeal to those who endured "The Majestic".

The actor appears to be aware that his comeback to comedy might be welcomed after such self-consciously serious efforts. There's a quaint subtext of self-justification, as Bruce comes to terms with being a light entertainer, just as the actor is.

Unfortunately, any comparison with the similarly themed "Sullivan's Travels" must end there, for the pressing problem with "Bruce Almighty" is the lack of large laughs. Amusing as it is, there's none of the side-slashing hilarity of Carrey-coms "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" or "Dumb and Dumber".

The star's schtick is only intermittently engaging, while the laughs subside to smirks as time ticks on. Neither awful or guffaw-ful. Less almighty. More alrighty.


OVERALL, A VERY FUNNY FILM THAT WILL KEEP YOU LAUGHING FOR HOURS!
DONT MISS OUT... WATCH IT!!

Jim Carrey returns to big comedy in a story about a man given God's powers. Plenty of laughs, but, alas, also a message. Jennifer Aniston and Morgan Freeman co-star, the latter as God
Oh, glory be! After years of pursuing an Oscar, Jim Carrey has decided to go back to trying to make the world laugh. Admittedly, this won't sound like a great idea to everyone, but even those with a pathological hatred of Carrey's brand of comedy would agree that a return to his roots has to be better than another simpering sentimental drama along the lines of 2001's The Majestic.

Bruce Almighty is actually a lot more than a mere improvement on Frank Darabont's massive misfire. It's a simple tale. Carrey stars as Bruce Nolan, a television news reporter with a grudge against pretty much everything and everyone, except his girlfriend, Grace (Aniston). After a particularly bad day at the office, Bruce rails against God (Freeman, inspired casting) who responds by bestowing His powers upon Bruce and then tells him to get on with the business of running the universe for a day.

It's a situation ripe with comic possibilities, and after an awkward first 20 minutes where Carrey seems to be seeing whether his comedy pants still fit, the gags come pretty thick and fast. And while Aniston is lumbered with the same thankless role that fellow Friend Courtney Cox had in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Freeman proves that comedy is well within his range.

While Carrey's performance is fine (he gurns, he shouts, he overplays - his usual shtick), there are numerous references to his other films, a miscalculation as they simply leave you wishing you were watching those movies instead. The presence of experienced screen actors such as Freeman and Philip Baker Hall (Magnolia, Hard Eight) also works slightly against the leading man. The performances of these old hands prove the maxim that less can sometimes be more - a principle Carrey ignores here. br>
Worst of all, however, is the fact that Bruce Almighty isn't content to be a comedy. No, it has been decided that we must learn something about life before we are allowed to leave the auditorium, which means our laughs come with a huge dose of saccharine. Of course, schmaltz has been part of the Jim Carrey cinema-going experience before. Here, director Shadyac - he's the guy who ladled syrup all over Patch Adams - isn't content to simply serve up sentiment, rather he seems to wants to tie state and the Almighty together. If you're one of those people who winces whenever anyone says "God bless America", skip the last reel and save your soul.

Verdict
Far from heaven-sent, but while Bruce Almighty lacks the darkness of The Cable Guy and the consistency of Dumb & Dumber, Carrey is good value, and, provided you can stomach the sentiment, you'll be delighted to discover that the laughs haven't been rationed.

I brought this film after I brought Evan almighty
Great casting, often off the wall
(Parting the tomato soup comes to mind)

Parts of the storyline go on a bit but it still as funny as the first time I saw it

this films a great film to watch, jim carrey is great playing god and all the stuff he gets upto is funny.

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I am definately not a fan of jim Carrey but this film had me in stitches. The story line was well thought out and written and the actors had me laughing from the beggining to the end. I thought this to be a good family film where everyone could sit down together on a cold or wet day and be well entertained. Even i have to confess to thinking that Carrey had really got to grips with the part, showing off to try to get his girl, loved the part where he pulls down the moon when they are kissing to make the scene more romantic.

This film is absolutely brilliant, Ive seen it loads of times but still laugh my head off every time I see it. I know Jim Carrey can be annoying at times but this is a classic!!

ONe of my favourite films of all time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim Carrey stars as a TV news reporter who feels he is not getting a fair rub of the green. Things take a turn in when Bruce (Jim Carrey) insults God for causing the bad run of events in his life.

Bruce gets God's powers and initially forgets about others, using the powers only for his own personal gain. Predictably Bruce makes everything right in the end.

Jim Carrey is at his best in this film and there are some wonderful scenes. Keep an eye out for

"How many fingers?"
"I'll apologise the day a monkey comes out of my butt"
"Evan's reading of the teleprompter"

all laugh out loud moments.

Of course don't forget the "Do you think my breasts have grown?" scene (P.S. I love Jennifer Anniston)

This film may be 5 years old but is a great. The film holds up well and is a good mood film that makes you want more. Luckily Evan Almighty is here, but what is next? A Joseph and his dreamcoat parody?

this is a really funny film,the dog is hystericalit was laughter all the way from start to finish,i think this film really suited jim carey,he was in his element

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bought this film and was not dissapointed easy to watch and very funny family entertainment jim carey at his best. morgan freeman also plays good part as god excellent film

This was a usual Jim Carey performance. I am not a Jim Carey an (but I find him funny in some stuff). This was a good film for him as he got to showcase his usual style yet tone it down a bit (it's not as full on as Ace Ventura). It's not a movie that's hoping to win Oscars but it's a rom com and within it's genre stands well against other films. It is funny and takes the mick out of the human stereotypical assumptions.

Buy it if you like rom coms - it's a good one!

This film contains Jim Carrey, which to me, is a stamp of approval, even before I've watched it. It also stars Morgan Freeman, another tremendous actor, and another clue to how good the film will be.
I settled down at the cinema to watch this on its 3rd day of release, for the simple reasons of the stars it featured. I ended up seeing a film with a lot of humour, and an excellent waste of 2 hours, which, to be honest, is what films are designed to do.

Basically, it features Bruce Almighty (Jim Carrey), a TV news anchorman, who keeps getting given the worst stories to report on, and after a particularly bad day, he rants and raves to God, who promptly invites him to take over the job. Bruce then uses this powers to turn his life around, before realising that maybe, not even God's powers can help him.

A hilarious film, typical Carrey, which also features Freeman as God, and the ever gorgeous Jennifer Aniston (Rachel in Friends) as Bruce Almighty's partner.

The film's only failing was in its potential aim to get across a philosophical message to the viewers, but when the film's this funny, I don't really care. A great addition to Carrey's portfolio next to Ace Ventura, and really, the greatest compliment I could hand this film is that it now replaces Ace as my favourite Carrey film.

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my daughter loved this film,she'll watch anythign with jennifer aniston in it and she said it was definately one of her best.

Decided I wanted to buy this film after my eleven year old daughter had seen part of it at school and said how funny it was. I totally agree. A real spirit lifter as well. Leaves you remembering what matters in life. I could easily watch it again. A great family film.

Laugh master Jim Carrey is at his outrageous best in this side-splittingly funny comedy that proves beyond a doubt that heaven has a sense of humour.
Despite his popularity and the love of his girlfriend (Jennifer Aniston), local TV reporter Bruce Nolan (Carrey) doesn't think that the world is treating him fairly.
Then after his worst day ever, Bruce angrily rants against God for ruining his life and mismanaging the universe.
So God (Morgan Freeman) responds....and endows Bruce with all of his powers to see if Bruce can do a better job.

From the hit-making director of Liar Liar, and the writer who brought you The Nutty Professor...all hilarity breaks loose when a little divine intervention lets the always unpredictable Jim Carrey spend a week playing God!

Great movie, Jim Carrey at his best!

Excellent funny movie,Morgan Freeman is god and what an apt part he plays in this movie.Jim Carey is his usually comic genius,a great film to watch with all the family ++++++++