Jim Carrey returns to his zany, manic roots in this Capraesque comedy from director Tom Shadyac (ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE and LIAR LIAR). Carrey stars as Bruce Nolan, a television reporter in Buffalo, New York who lives a normal life with his sweet girlfriend Grace (Jennifer Aniston). But Bruce isn't satisfied, and after a particularly bad day where everything goes wrong, he blames God. After spewing a tirade of curses God's way, God (Morgan Freeman in a gentlemanly white suit) responds and challenges Bruce to take over and see if he can run things better. Of course, there are some conditions; Bruce can only have the "almighty" powers for 24 hours and only in the Buffalo area. This doesn't stop Bruce, and he responds to his newfound powers with selfish, childlike zeal. Like a kid in a candy store, Bruce sets off making one hysterical, yet disastrous, decision after another. He pulls the moon closer to the earth so he can have a more romantic evening with Grace, unaware that his actions cause a tidal wave in Japan and responds to the prayers of the world with a mass-email "yes" that creates millions of lottery winners, riots, and mayhem. Ultimately, Bruce proves he is only human, and cannot possibly fill God's shoes, although he has a great time trying.
Theatrical release: May 23, 2003
HD DVD Features:
Full Frame - 1.33
Widescreen - 1.85
Audio:
Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 Surround - English
Dolby Digtial Plus 2.0 Stereo Surround - French
Subtitles - English (SDH), French - Optional
Additional Release Material:
Outtakes
Deleted Scenes with Optional Commentary
Featurette: THE PROCESS OF JIM
Trailers: Theatrical Trailer
Audio Commentary: Tom Shadyac - Director
Stars
Jim Carrey: Canadian actor/comedian
Morgan Freeman: American Actor
Jennifer Aniston: American Actress, FRIENDS
Philip Baker Hall: Supporting Actor
Catherine Bell: Actress, JAG
Lisa Ann Walter:
Steven Carell: Actor, BRUCE ALMIGHTY (2003)
Nora Dunn: TV/Film Actress/Snl
Ken RudĂșlph: American Actor, BLOOD, GUTS, BULLETS, AND OCTANE (1998)
Director
Tom Shadyac: Producer, ACCEPTED (2006)
Producer
Tom Shadyac: Producer, ACCEPTED (2006)
Jim Carrey: Canadian actor/comedian
James D. Brubaker:
Michael Bostick: Producer
Steve Koren: Screenwriter
Mark O'Keefe: Producer, BRUCE ALMIGHTY (2003)
Screenwriter
Michael O'Keefe:
Steve Koren: Screenwriter
Steve Oedekerk: Director/Writer/Actor
Executive Producer
Gary Barber: Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Roger Birnbaum: Producer/Executive
Executive Producer
Steve Oedekerk: Director/Writer/Actor
Review 1:
"...The supporting cast, led by Jennifer Aniston and Steven Carrell, offers up some engaging comedy..."
Source: USA Today
p.1E 05/23/2003
Review 2:
"...A charmer....[Aniston] can play comedy, which is not easy, and she can keep up with Carrey while not simply mirroring his zaniness..."
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
p.29 05/23/2003
Review 3:
"...It works. High concept, low comedy. What more do you want from a Carrey flick? And there are some neat touches too..."
Source: Total Film
p.98 07/01/2003
Review 4:
"...The notion of omnipotence prompts Mr. Carrey to go to new adrenaline-crazed comic extremes....[He] sustains a maniacal energy that explodes off the screen in blinding electrical zaps..."
Source: New York Times
p.E13 05/23/2003
Review 5:
"[Carrey] is a comedy giant."
Source: Uncut
p.159 12/01/2003
Review 6:
"...Carrey, for his part is in hilarious form as Bruce..."
Source: Box Office
p.44 07/01/2003