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Release Date:
23 May 2003 (USA)
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Tagline:
How would you handle the most awesome responsibility in the universe? more
Plot:
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 synopsis
Awards:
7 wins
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7 nominations
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Weekly Poll Results: Favourite Jim Carrey Movie
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Casting Notes: Katie Holmes Replaces Liv Tyler; Morgan Freeman Does Comedy
(From Slash Film. 2 November 2009, 8:27 AM, PST)
(From FilmJunk. 12 November 2009, 9:44 AM, PST)
Casting Notes: Katie Holmes Replaces Liv Tyler; Morgan Freeman Does Comedy
(From Slash Film. 2 November 2009, 8:27 AM, PST)
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Cast
(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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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language, sexual content and some crude humor.
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101 min
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1.85 : 1 more
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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)
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When Bruce looks at Grace's prayers some of them can be seen on screen in two shots - all of her prayers and filtered to include only Bruce's. In the first shot, only one of the 21 visible prayers are close to being for Grace's own benefit: "Please Help The Day Care Kids Listen Better". The visible prayers in the first shot are: - Please Watch Over My Sister - Please Help Day Care Center - Please Keep Debbie's Kids Safe - Please Give My Day Care Parents Wisdom - Please Be With Mom During This Time - Please Keep Our Country Safe - Please Help Bruce To Be Happy - Please Watch Over My Day Care Kids - Please Guide Our President's Decisions - Please Give Debbie The Energy She Needs - Please Help Mom Stay Healthy - Please Help Blood Drive Reach Their Goal - Please Help Bruce Make Good Decisions - Please Help The Day Care Kids Listen Better - Please Help Debbie Be Happy - Please Help My Relationship With Bruce - Please Watch Over Mom - Please Help Debbie And Bruce Get Along - Please Watch Over Martin From Day Care - Please Help Mom Be Happy - Please Help Bruce To Have Confidence
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): When Bruce changes the teleprompter as Evan is reading it, Evan says "and my tiny little nipples went to France," yet the teleprompter clearly reads "and my little tiny nipples went to France."
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
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Soundtrack:
That's the Way (I Like It)
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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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Jim Carrey (Ace Ventura) stars as Bruce Nolan, a news reporter who is down on his luck and blames God for his misfortune. God hears Nolan's complaints and comes to earth and gives Bruce all of his powers in this charming and humorous romantic comedy.
Comedy genius Carrey is on top form as Nolan with sharp wit and sophistication in the role of the news reporter. His timing in executing his lines produces brilliant comedy and the physical humour he uses excels brilliantly with great direction from Shadyac.
Carrey steals the show, but great support is given from established actors in Morgan Freeman (Shawshank Redemption) and Jennifer Aniston (Friends). Though hardly challenging roles, both do well in their respective roles to achieve the necessary humour to make the picture enjoyable. Steve Carell (The 40 year old virgin) established himself as one of the current greatest comedians in a supporting role as Evan, a fellow news reporter who is excellent in a live TV broadcast, the funniest moment in the entire film.
The plot is usually predictable and there is plenty of cheesy dialogue but nonetheless but Carrey simply goes beyond belief in perhaps his most likable role, if not his funniest. His partnership alongside Freeman works a treat and is a reason to watch this film.
Although I love Carrey and his comic genius, I would like to see him do more serious projects, like Eternal Sunshine and the spotless mind.
Carry on watching the credits as some hilarious outtakes are included.
The contrasts with normality and fantasy add to the humour and are an interesting side story to the film. The use of free will and the unusual activities caused by Bruce's behaviour are interesting to see, such as what happens when you mess with everyday normality such as the moon and a meteorite hitting earth.
Though following many conventions in the romantic genre, the comedy and the characters are enough to keep the film going and is a real light-hearted good natured comedy.