What I loved most: How the movie manages to get important messages across while staying fun.. Steve Carell rocks!!!

What I really hated: The beginning was a bit draggy

8Days gave it only a passable 3 stars but I'm glad I went to watch it anyway. Sure, the movie didn't start off with a bang, but it's not an action movie. If anything, the beginning was boring. Why 4 stars overall then? Like Bruce Almighty, Evan Almighty is more than just a comedy. Morgan Freeman, as God, shows once again the need to redefine our priorities in life, by asking Evan to build an ARK (you'll find out why I typed this in capitals). This of course ruins Evan's life, but we find out that everything happens for a reason, and all we need is a little faith. I love Evan's "The Dance" (lol) and all the little puns (look out for the names of people and signs). What I really liked was the scene at a fast food place where God was talking to Joan Baxter (Evan's wife)- most of us think we can get what we want just by praying, and we fail to recognise the chance given to make it happen, because it's not presented in the way we expected. This movie is worth the ticket price simply because it entertains as well as enlightens.