Evan Almighty

Last Tuesday night Vicki and I were invited to join other ministry leaders in Kansas City for a private viewing of the soon to be released movie Evan Almighty.  I thought that Bruce Almighty was an interesting movie but one with several uncomfortable scenes.  Making a movie about God can be a dangerous proposition.  My expectations for Evan Almighty were moderate even though it was being marketed to the faith community (maybe because it was being marketed to the faith community).  However, my low expectations were shattered by a really excellent movie.  I am a huge Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman fan.  They did not disappoint me. This movie cost $175 million to make.  Even though it is a sequel, it really isn't.  Steve Carell was in Bruce Almighty but his leading role in Evan Almighty is not because of his scene stealing appearance in the first movie.  Carell has become a real star and amazing talent.  I'm glad Jim Carrey didn't sign on for this movie.  Really, Morgan Freeman is the most continuity from the Bruce to Evan Almighty.  Stand-up comedian Wanda Sykes is the scene stealer in this installment of Almighty.  She got some of the best comedy lines.

I had questions about how the Ark theme would fit in this movie.  They pulled it off.  I was intrigued by the theological themes of Creation Theology and Perichoresis (a world used to describe the Trinity, it means circle dance and the tie in with Creation Theology is the opportunity that we have to enter into the unfolding narrative of the Triune God at work in the restoration of the world and cosmos - there is even a very cool scene where Evan and God dance together).

This is a very good movie with a great message that you can take your family to see.

Comments

[Brian Eberly]

I concur. I too saw it last Tuesday night and was very impressed. It was VERY funny and was full of great teaching points. It's youth pastors dream movie. There were so many points in which I wanted to stop the movie and just discuss implications, etc. Excellent! I am proud of Hollywood on this one.

[Mike King]

Hey Brian,

I hope things are well up in Oregon. Peace to you. Let me know if you need any help building a large boat in the future.

Peace,

Mike

[moe didde]

I'm a bit late on the comment, but I took some JW kids to see this today--was SO impressed. I MIGHT have even teared up at one point. Or five, whatever.