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Bruce Almighty

Bruce Almighty

2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 41m
Bruce is a local news reporter who is discontented with nearly everything in his life, and rarely misses an opportunity to complain about it. Until one day God endows Bruce with all of his powers and challenges him to take on his job and see if he can do any better. (Universal Pictures)
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Bruce Almighty

2003
Comedy, Drama
1h 41m
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Rated 14 Aug 2007
47
7th
Pretty lame. I don't like Jim Carrey much to begin with, though. I laughed a couple of times, mostly at Dan Hedaya. And Morgan Freeman is always a pleasure to watch, but not enough to save this mediocre crap.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
20
8th
Christ almighty...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
52
34th
So essentially, we have Jim Carrey playing typical Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston playing romantically frustrated Rachel Greene (a la Friends). Pretty funny at times- especially considering this is the first widely known movie where we get funnyman Steve Carell as a central character- but otherwise, it's predictable. Morgan Freeman as God may well be the only reason to watch this one.
Rated 21 Aug 2007
0
2nd
Crap, only God Himself could have turned this turd into a rose and I guess he decided not to.
Rated 30 Dec 2008
57
27th
It had some funny parts, but it's a good thing I wrote this review now because I might forget this existed in a week.
Rated 02 Sep 2011
70
53rd
Fun set up then it takes a giant nosedive in the middle Morgan Freeman is great though yeah!
Rated 16 Dec 2006
40
10th
God Almighty! Tell us Lord! What have we done to deserve this severe punishment in movie form? Actually, this movie is just mediocre and unfunny and forgettable.
Rated 18 Feb 2007
5
44th
Morgan Freeman playing God was spot on. Typecasting anyone?
Rated 04 Mar 2007
30
12th
Few mildly funny moments and Morgan Freeman. The rest is 'bleh.'
Rated 21 Apr 2007
52
20th
Morgan Freeman is god. Coincidentally, he plays god in this film. Besides him, it's really just another mediocre Jim Carrey comedy that brings nothing new to the table.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
48
15th
i fell asleep...nuff said...watched it again to make sure I didn't miss anything and it turns out that I didn't.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
38th
Some decent laughs throughout this comedy. I'll be honest I was hoping for a lot more. I thought Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman did great jobs with their characters but there just wasn't enough laughs to make this memorable and there wasn't enough deep philosophy to make it really memorable either. It's alright but nothing great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
18th
A high-concept comedy that is fairly mediocre, with a few great moments provided by Steve Carrell.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
5
1st
Bein' God is hard so, uhhh, put up with life being horrible I guess
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
17th
Fun, but quite contrived. Over-the-top in its second-half preachiness, too.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
77th
Jim Carrey can be grating. I can't stand Steven Carrell. Jennifer Aniston doesn't know how to play anything except for Rachel. Yet, somehow, this movie is fantastic! Carrey's shtick is there, but only when appropriate. But most importantly, Morgan Freeman is God (he plays Him in the movie as well).
Rated 14 Aug 2007
1
7th
The premise is...okay. I like Jim Carrey, but this isn't good. It's rather maudlin at times, too, and mostly unfunny.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
28th
Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman are both likable (even though Jennifer Aniston is playing Standard Jennifer Aniston Character #1 again), the premise is ok... the only thing that's missing, sadly, is strongly written comedy.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
54
32nd
Perfectly passable comedy, but nothing more.
Rated 14 Jan 2008
65
50th
A comedy about being god, Jim Carrey surprisingly does this well enough for an atheist to enjoy it with no real problem. Granted, it does follow a rather standard comedy formula, but it certainly does work.
Rated 08 Jul 2008
37
17th
Surprisingly unfunny, considering the possibilities in the premise. Most of those points are for the scene where Bruce was making Evan wig out on air, because that almost made me pee on myself I was laughing so hard. Unfortunately, this spends waaay too much time being respectful and didactic, when it would have been more entertaining if he'd just gone power-mad for the full runtime.
Rated 17 Oct 2008
97
68th
This should be marked as "Comedy" instead of "Fantasy". Jim playing God is one of the funniest things you can imagine. The story is not that incredible, but it's really, REALLY fun. Morgan Freeman, Jennifer Aniston and Steve Carell are fantastic here too. Worth it!
Rated 29 Mar 2009
66
55th
I'm probably scoring this too highly, but I just love it.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
30
11th
All the power of a god and that's all that he does with it?
Rated 15 Feb 2010
40
38th
Not a great movie, but not the worst I've seen. I've giggled twice or something
Rated 07 Sep 2010
77
47th
Funny.
Rated 07 Nov 2011
68
46th
Pretty decent, but left me somehow unsatisfied. I was thrilled to see Jim Carrey in another comedy movie after a pretty long "serious" stint, but it somehow doesn't feel like the same old Jim Carrey from the 90s. It's still a decent story, I'd have to say, but just feels like it's trying really hard not to be a comedy. When it starts taking dramatic/sad turns, it feels more like a buzzkill than tactful story progression. Still, if you like any of the primary actors, you're likely to enjoy it.
Rated 28 Mar 2013
86
76th
I'm glad I finally got to see this movie. Jim Carrey did a great job at his short stint of being Bruce Almighty. Morgan Freeman did a fantastic job as God. That silky smooth voice could only come from the heavenly father. Some of the jokes are a little goofy (It's a Jim Carrey movie after all) but the scenes that worked, really worked and I laughed really hard during those scenes. The Steve Carell scene with the babbling had me in tears it was so funny. I also liked the moral of the story.
Rated 31 Jul 2020
20
5th
Only America can make a movie where you become God and all you can think of is making your boss happy
Rated 03 Aug 2022
58
31st
I'm not sure how much I like this. It's a bit all over the place, but punctuated by some funny scenes. Carrey is Carrey, as you might expect. I think it just runs out of steam. Watchable.
Rated 30 Nov 2006
60
17th
Nice idea, funny scenes, nothing really great about it.
Rated 12 Dec 2006
69
23rd
Pretty fun thanks to Jim Carrey. A lot of it is predictable though and the film just doesn't go as far as it could with the concept.
Rated 13 Dec 2006
75
28th
Entertaining for the first half, fails miserably once it switches from "Jim Carrey with God Power" to "hey guys there's a moral"
Rated 24 Dec 2006
83
62nd
Very good Jim Carrey humor, Steve Carell is great as well, and Morgan Freeman plays GOD. A lot of fun, if preachy.
Rated 28 Dec 2006
75
24th
way better than expected. morgan freeman <3
Rated 18 Jan 2007
75
93rd
its official morgen freeman is a god
Rated 26 Jan 2007
60
21st
If you've seen the commercials then you've seen the movie. Another movie plagued by over-advertising. If you haven't then you'll be treated to a film with some occasional laughs but not much more.
Rated 31 Jan 2007
83
41st
I didn't think this movie was going to be good. It seemed like kind of a rediculous premise: a news anchor becomes God for a day and wreaks all kinds of havok on his life. Then I saw it and was reminded once again that Jim Carrey can do anything. ANYTHING. The movie was hilarious and some of the jokes in it I still use every once in a while, specifically the "playing jazz" gag. I hated Jennifer Anniston in it, but then, I hate her in everything because she's a wretched, wretched human
Rated 24 Feb 2007
60
11th
I didn't HATE it. But, yeah, it gets too boring too quickly. I laughed harder at the deleted scenes.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
78
53rd
The last film Jim Carey has done that has been somewhat true to the formula that got him popular. Some slapstick dirty humor that entertains all audiences.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
55
49th
Good comedy.
Rated 01 Mar 2007
15
8th
who hasn't wished they could do that to traffic?
Rated 20 Mar 2007
66
69th
Another enjoyably erratic comedy, if you like Jim Carrey that is. If not... well your loss I guess.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
70
46th
Jim Carrey gave audiences what they asked for following a bunch of dramatic box office misses. I can't say I wasn't pleased either, but I sure could've used more.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
61
28th
Surprisingly funny Carrey movie with excellent performances all around.
Rated 25 Mar 2007
62
32nd
Another movie with wasted potential. If I had god powers, I would definitely not be as lame as Jim Carrey.
Rated 08 Apr 2007
65
32nd
Not a bad Carrey film but Carell really steals the show!
Rated 21 Apr 2007
3
24th
Some funny moments. Jim Carrey fits the character nicely.
Rated 25 Apr 2007
57
16th
Decent idea, slightly-less-than-decent-but-not-horrible movie.
Rated 16 May 2007
82
38th
Funny movie. Jim Carey has made better.
Rated 21 May 2007
61
37th
Enjoyable but easily forgettable film. Nice idea though...
Rated 26 May 2007
70
70th
Jim does it again.
Rated 27 May 2007
70
38th
Funny comedy with some originality as Bruce overcomes daily struggles with the help of divine powers. Answering prayers via email, anyone?
Rated 02 Jun 2007
0
8th
I hate Jim Carrey
Rated 11 Jun 2007
30
2nd
Weak, weak religious-friendly attempt at comedy that falls flat.
Rated 25 Jun 2007
80
82nd
Very funny, wish I had this power!
Rated 30 Jun 2007
45
10th
A few laughs to be had, most of which were in the trailer. I pity Carrey in that his most successful films seem to be his least interesting ones.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
89
59th
Pretty funny. Carrey and Freeman work well together.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
58
25th
Got old fast
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
46th
yeah it was funny. it was also forgettable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
41st
An oddly watchable comedy from Jim Carrey.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
40th
Who has never fantasized about having unlimited powers?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
64th
Steve Carell owns this movie even though he's only in it for a bit. A good story.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
67th
It was funny. The concept itself deserves mentioning. With a concept like this there was just unlimited potential. It lands ranks at about 80, for me, because it didn't necessarily live up to that potential. Still good though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
7th
funny, only because i wish i was god
Rated 14 Aug 2007
45
40th
The end, hopefully, of Carrey's hamfests.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
81
15th
Promising concept that gets a few chuckles.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
26th
Good thing there's a Steve Carell.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
56th
Jim Carrey is back! Kinda. Not as good as his earlier movies, but it has its moments
Rated 14 Aug 2007
39
23rd
Some decent performances from the principles, and a really funny one from Steve Carell, but the movie lacks the punch that would make it a classic as it suffocates in its own predictable hokeyness.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
60th
Really enjoyed this movie, although I wasn't sure at first. Got a bit overhanded toward the end, but still a very good balance of goofy and emotion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
78
45th
I Loved It. Funny Film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
63
43rd
stupied but funny
Rated 14 Aug 2007
87
40th
Funny concept with a rubber faced Jim Carey.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
64th
Jim Carey percet as always...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
15th
Another gimmicky Jim Carrey vehicle riding the coattails of The Truman Show... a slight and forgettable diversion.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
97
81st
one word:FUNNY!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
79
57th
A watchable movie with some funny moments. A lot more spiritual than I thought it would be, and it's also sweet/sentimental. This is a movie you can watch with your girlfriend as a trade-off for her letting you watch Commando or something.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
10
6th
Pretty much a complete waste of film. Of the moments I can remember, there wasn't a single one I felt entertained by. It gets off with a 10 because it didn't make me nearly as physically ill as Garden State or the like.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
32nd
A totally commendable if hollow studio comedy confection artfully played by Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Aniston and a well-trained dog.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
31st
Was OK but nothing memorable.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
66th
Very Funny movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
25th
I thought this would be a good Jim Carrey movie, but it really wasn't. Some quality 1-liners, as-per-usual, but it was missing something. Just dissapointed with this one...
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
75th
Say what you will, this movie is fantastic. Much like 'Dogma' and 'Oh God', this is a "COMEDY"!!! Sure it very openly and honestly deals with a lot of issues that seperate common sense from religion, but in a light hearted and entertaining way. Jim Carrey is flawless in this one, and Morgan Freeman finally chose to play himself as himself in a movie. A huge step in the right direction away from Ace Ventura.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
52nd
Carrey is on fine form as the man who litterally finds God and ends up with his powers. Very good fun.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
53
12th
stupid
Rated 14 Aug 2007
0
5th
Would rather sit through eight hours of dental surgery without anasthesia than watch this thing again.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
40th
Not terribly mind-blowing, but intriguingly good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
46th
Good premise, funny enough, can drag a little. Still good.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
37th
We've all daydreamed about what it would be like being God. Jim Carey obviously had, too, and had no problem pretending to be him. Jim Carey never leaves me unsatisfied, and this is no different. Morgan Freemand and Jennifer Aniston hold their own next to the flamboiyant Carey. Clever and sweet, this film will make you laugh and cry.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
45th
One of the few comedic films that was actually... funny. Bravo, Bruce!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
26th
A farewell to Carey's classic comedic performances, and a pretty good way to say goodbye.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
29th
better than i thought it would be
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
26th
The concept's incredibly appealing but nothing about the execution in this movie really delivers on it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
7th
Needed more comedy. Previews showed all funny parts.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
38
11th
Remember when Shadyac and Carrey teaming up meant you'd get a funny movie? This isn't one of those movies. ("But Max, didn't you see the dog using the toilet? A dog! Using a toilet!!") It should be noted, though, that Steve Carell is hilarious, even when the material he has to work with is awful (See also: Bewitched)
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
15th
Jim Carrey doing what he does best, for better or for worst.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
16
4th
The Saleen S7 is the highlight of this movie, and it's only on screen for about 15 seconds. In the end it turns out to be a realtionship movie, and how even being god isn't enough for some women ; p. It has a few funny points, but I wouldn't activly try to watch it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
15
9th
A waste of everyone's talents, this pallid comedy is almost doggedly middle-class-slanted, as it's Bruce is a guy with a good job and married to Jennifer Aniston, while the plight of the deaths of those caught in a Bruce-inflicted tsunami are never spoken again. Also, Jim's too old for this.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
14th
It's really not that funny.

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