~~::Evan Almighty::~~

[berkeley]

Evan Almighty began playing today at your local cinema. I don't know much detail about the movie, as I do not plan to run out and see it.

This is what I get from the previews:
It is a modern-day "Noah's Ark" tale. "God" is played by Morgan Freeman. The "Noah" figure is played by Steve Carell of the 40 Year Old Virgin.

The following is the plot summary that is posted on the internet movie data base.

The last time we saw Evan Baxter (Steve Carell), he was being tormented by rival Bruce Nolan onscreen, live from their Buffalo TV station. But as time passed and Evan has made up with Bruce, he's gone onto bigger and better things. Newly elected to Washington D.C. as a congressman, Evan has left Buffalo, New York in pursuit of a greater calling. But that calling isn't serving in the illustrious ranks of America's politics, but being summoned by the Almighty himself (Morgan Freeman), who has handed Evan the task of building a new ark, much as Noah did before. With time passing by and his family belittled by Evan's newfound realization, Evan will have to do the work that God has given him in what promises to be an unusual adventure for a man who just wanted to serve his country, might actually be serving humanity.

There is a forum on IMDB that is discussing this film. I do not have time to read every thread but I would like to share with you some of the titles:

*If this movie was made about Islam...

*God was not black

*Christians: this movie is blasphemy?

*Black God

*To All Christians who are mad GET A LIFE

*He said he would never flood the earth again

*If only Noah and his family survived the flood, why aren't we Jewish?



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[berkeley]

Chaotic Resolve,

Please give us your commentary on the film when you get in.

Thanks

[berkeley]

I skimmed through some of the threads on IMDB. The "sinners" are complaining that it is a bad movie. The Christians are afraid to go out and see it... LoL

[Scott Hutchinson]

Evan Almighty wasn't this the guy that headed the Welsh Revival yrs ago ?

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Scott Hutchinson

Evan Almighty wasn't this the guy that headed the Welsh Revival yrs ago ?

Can we please stay on topic.

[Scott Hutchinson]

This was that praying guy in Wales that prayed a revival around the coal mines in Wales.

[Scott Hutchinson]

Berk I've cooked you up some spam.

[Sherri]

I didn't go see "Bruce Almighty" because I was afraid it would be sacreligious. I wonder the same about this one. Hmmm.....however, my kids saw "B.A." and they thought it was good. Maybe I'm just an old fogey.

[berkeley]

Originally Posted by Sherri

I didn't go see "Bruce Almighty" because I was afraid it would be sacreligious. I wonder the same about this one. Hmmm.....however, my kids saw "B.A." and they thought it was good. Maybe I'm just an old fogey.

When I first viewed "Bruce Almighty" I thought it was hilarious. Today, I would not be able to stomach it.
"Bruce Almighty" is the prequel to "Evan Almighty". The working title for "Evan" was Bruce Almighty 2.
I think "Evan's Ark" would have been a better suited title than "Evan Almighty".

[berkeley]

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