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23 May 2003 (USA) moreTagline:
How would you handle the most awesome responsibility in the universe? morePlot:
A guy who complains about God too often is given almighty powers to teach him how difficult it is to run the world. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
7 wins & 7 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(58 articles)
Jennifer Aniston Dog Tale Nabs Another B.O. Win (From E! Online. 4 January 2009, 10:40 AM, PST)
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Carrey on form moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)Jim Carrey | ... | Bruce Nolan | |
Morgan Freeman | ... | God | |
Jennifer Aniston | ... | Grace Connelly | |
Philip Baker Hall | ... | Jack Baylor | |
Catherine Bell | ... | Susan Ortega | |
Lisa Ann Walter | ... | Debbie | |
Steve Carell | ... | Evan Baxter (as Steven Carell) | |
Nora Dunn | ... | Ally Loman | |
Eddie Jemison | ... | Bobby | |
Paul Satterfield | ... | Dallas Coleman | |
Mark Kiely | ... | Fred Donohue | |
Sally Kirkland | ... | Anita | |
Tony Bennett | ... | Himself | |
Timothy Di Pri | ... | Bruce's Cameraman (as Timothy DiPri) | |
Brian Tahash | ... | Bruce's Soundman |
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Rated PG-13 for language, sexual content and some crude humor.Parents Guide:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:L | Malaysia:18PL (re-rating) | Canada:14+ (Ontario) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M | Brazil:Livre | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Denmark:7 | Egypt:(Banned) | Finland:K-7 | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:IIA | Malaysia:(Banned) (original rating) | Netherlands:MG6 | New Zealand:M | Norway:11 | Peru:PT | Philippines:PG-13 | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12A | USA:PG-13 (certificate #39779)MOVIEmeter:
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At one point, Jennifer Aniston was shooting this movie, "Friends" (1994), and Along Came Polly (2004) at the same time. moreGoofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Bruce looks at himself in the mirror, Sam enters the room to pee on the couch. The shot changes to Bruce, then back to Sam. On the right side of the screen, you can see the hand of the dog trainer, pointing to where the dog should be looking. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in "I Am Not an Animal: Planet of the Men and Women (#1.2)" (2004) moreSoundtrack:
Sound Off (Duckworth Chant) moreFAQ
Shortly after Bruce gains his powers, who is the woman on the sidewalk whose dress he "lifts" up using his powers?more
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Now either you like Mr Carrey's humour or you don't. Me, Myself and Irene had audiences both walking out in droves and, on the other hand, cheering and collapsing in puddles of mirth. Bruce Almighty is a bit more mainstream, but you have been warned.
If you're not sure, watch the trailer. I saw the trailer three times and still laughed at the same gags when I saw the film. If you don't find the sight of a dog putting the seat down after using the loo funny, don't bother with the movie.
Carrey, a reporter stuck in a rut covering 'lighter news' berates God when the whole of his life seems to be going to pot. God takes up the challenge and asks Carrey if he can do better. Carrey gets into the swing of having all of God's powers by making his girlfriend (Jennifer Aniston)'s breasts bigger, getting himself promoted, and answering everyone's prayers by single stroke computer commands.
This is not a highbrow movie or even that memorable, but it is very well made within it's very limited intent, provides almost continuous laughs to Carrey fans, and even any religious cheesiness is likely to be inoffensive to all but the most narrow-minded god-squadders and anti-god-squadders.
On the more thoughtful level, the film tempts us to speculate about Carrey's own career - stuck in his 'comedy' typecasting he has largely failed to make an impression as a serious actor even after winning two Golden Globes. His most accomplished 'straight' role, the Man on the Moon, is less well known that his comedy romps - or The Truman Show (on which the Academy heaped three nominations whilst bypassing Carrey).