- Actors: Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Philip Baker Hall, Catherine Bell
- Directors: Tom Shadyac
- Writers: Mark O'Keefe, Steve Koren, Steve Oedekerk
- Producers: Jim Carrey, Gary Barber, James D. Brubaker, Janet L. Wattles
- Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
- Language English
- Subtitles: Spanish, French
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Universal Studios
- DVD Release Date: 25 Nov 2003
- Run Time: 102 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (75 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000AKCKI
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 73,082 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Bestowing Jim Carrey with godlike powers is a ripe recipe for comedy, and Bruce Almighty delivers the laughs that Carrey's mainstream fans prefer. The high-concept premise finds Carrey playing Bruce Nolan, a frustrated Buffalo TV reporter, stuck doing puff-pieces while a lesser colleague (the hilarious Steven Carell) gets the anchor job he covets. Bruce demands an explanation from God, who pays him a visit (in the serene form of Morgan Freeman) and lets Bruce take over while he takes a brief vacation. What does a petty, angry guy do when he's God? That's where Carrey has a field day, reuniting with his Ace Ventura and Liar, Liar director, Tom Shadyac, while Jennifer Aniston gamely keeps pace as Bruce's put-upon fiancée. Carrey's actually funnier before he becomes Him, and the movie delivers a sappy, safely diluted notion of faith that lacks the sincerity of the 1977 hit Oh, God! Still, we can be thankful that Carrey took the high road and left Little Nicky to Adam Sandler. --Jeff Shannon
Synopsis
Jim Carrey returns to his zany, manic roots in this Capra-esque comedy from director Tom Shadyac (Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, 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 sweet shop, 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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Lynn and Chris from Burnley: This film is very funny, Jim Carrey at his best. He has the day from hell and blames God, so gets the chance to be God to see if he can do any better. Of course the novelty of having God's powers soon wears off and he realises how big a job it really is and how people's lives can be changed in a moment. Very funny, but with a serious undertone.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this film many times, it is very witty and clever. Once you see this film you will want to watch it again and again, without it losing its humour. The extras aren't great but the film is brilliant and very clever with its humour.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
There is absolutely nothing wrong with the video quality of this blu ray release - sure, it's not the sharpest one out there, but it's not unwatchable because of its quality, and it's way ahead of the DVD version. I was rather put off when I read the reviews about how bad the quality was, but I'm glad I bought the movie anyways. This is a great movie and if you don't already have it (or like me, wants to upgrade from DVD), get it!
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HILARIOUS!
BRUCE ALMIGHTY wasn't quite as funny as I thought it would be, but it was still absolutely hilarious, and Jim Carrey was excellent as the main character. Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. Stephenson
it's all GUUUURD!!
This is one of my favourite movies, I absolutley love it. In excellent condition, you can't tell it's preowned, bargain if you ask me!!
Published 6 months ago by Kiran
It's Goood
I've always loved the movies Jim has been in as they are always funny due to his great skill for comady & jokes and I think this one is one of his best yet. Read more
Published 6 months ago by James S. R. Wilson
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great movie super fun and its jim carrey at his best classic comedy a must buy for your collection of funny movies
Published 6 months ago by hilário
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Bruce Almighty is genuinely of the funniest films I have ever seen. It is definitely better than the sequel 'Evan Almighty' with it's original comedy and storyline.
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amazing
This is one of the best films ever made, soo funny. Highly recommend. Great service, great product, great price. Just buy it!!
Published 8 months ago by Big_jonny
Extremely funny, why wouldn't it be...it's Jim Carrey!
I can't think of a better actor for the role of Bruce in this film. Jim Carrey is in loads of hilarious films (eg. Liar Liar, The Grinch, Fun with Dick and Jane, Ace Venture etc. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Donald
The Feel Good Factor - B E A UUUUTIFUL!
Like a few of the reviewers of this film, I must confess, I never have been a fan or particularly keen on films starring Jim Carrey. Read more
Published 18 months ago by IanRW - MK
Not that mighty
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Published on 24 April 2010 by Ernie
Mildly entertaining; probably worth a watch.
I'm a fan of the silly film, and a fan of Jim Carrey, but this left a little to be desired. It was a mildly interesting concept, and, to be fair to Carrey, it was very well-acted,... Read more
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