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Evan Almighty
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Carell's morality tale much milder than Carrey's.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Evan Almighty
Parents need to know that this sequel to Bruce Almighty is a broader, milder comedy than the original, and it aims to appeal to the whole family (and given the frequent TV ads, chances are even young kids have heard of it). The good news is that even though it's not particularly good, it is pretty safe -- there's no violence, drinking, or sex, and virtually no bad language ("pissed" and "jackass" are as strong as it gets). It's worth noting that the plot revolves around Evan talking directly to God and then obeying his command; there are several biblical references, but no proselytizing.
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how this movie is being marketed. Is it aimed at Steve Carell's fans, people who liked Bruce Almighty, or both? How do the ads make it seem appealing? Also, how is it different from Bruce? Why do you think the filmmakers decided to make the comedy milder this time around? And who's funnier -- Carell or Jim Carrey? Families can also discuss the message about committing acts of random kindness. What would you have done in Evan's place?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
Carrel is hilarious
Not only is it hilarious but kids can learn from it too, how much better does it get?
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
go evan almighty!!!!!!!!!
I THINK THIS WAS A HILARIOUS MOVIE THAT EVERY ONE SHOULD ENJOY
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
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- Good role models
This movie is pretty funny!!!
This movie is a pretty funny good movie for the the whole family. The violence is mostly comical, but the flood scene could scare some younger kids. mostly this film is appropriate to kids who like family comedies or to kids who like Steve Carell and his movies.
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
GREAT MOVIE!!!
I LOVE this movie!!! I now own it on dvd!
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Good role models
DO THE DANCE!
HILARIOUS FUN MOVIE! Great for everyone!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Undescribable
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give it
VERY funny, very fun!
this is a great movie that the whole family can enjoy! older and younger kids, boys and girls, parents, and grandparents! no language, sex, or violence. overall a fun, sweet, light movie!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great
this movie was great my parents laughed and laughed the movie was good
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Hilarious
Great family movie. My son(he is 5) wants to tackle a family project like building an ark together now. Great "green" message too.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I laughed
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Good family film
The rare comedy that both kids and parents will both enjoy. Great rental for families with kids of varying ages - everybody will smile.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
[grade C] though different than expected, it does have some great kicks
No surprises. Not as serious. Even stupider. But attracts more kids. Though this may be junk, and the humor absolutely sucks, and we are now all mad at Steve Carrel, and wondering where the hell did he go, there are many feel good moments. Amazingly unrealistic, Evan Baxter has turned into Noah, and finally builds an ark. It is very fast paced, but it was not that good
- I rate this title iffy for age 5 and give it
Boring Superficial Movie
The CommonSenseMedia review was 100% right. If you're looking for a a very light movie for young kids (<8) and can discuss this movie in terms of faith, then it's worth a rental. I think most of the "highly rated" reviews are from Christians that like "simple" answers in life. Bruce Almighty was a much much better film in that it really touched upon the human condition and that condition in relation to faith and how selfish we ALL are when it comes to our opportunity to be divine. This movie was none of that. As for comedy, shockingly there was very little. Wanda Sykes had the best lines in the movie and that was maybe 5 or so in her few scenes. It really is a G rated Sunday school type movie for young children that begs for much much deeper discussion at the dinner table or the Church.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Great job Hollywood
Thanks for getting one right. This one the kids and I really enjoyed together. Even my 3 year old was laughing and got the idea of the movie.
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it
My family and I really enjoyed this movie until Evan used a profanity. People are really ruining movies by throwing profanities in unnecessarily. This DVD didn't have language rating on the cover. Otherwise I would not have bought it.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Not as good as I thought
This movie was ok but i thought it would be better. I didn't think that it had any bad material exept little launguage. ok for 8+
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
CommonSense Media got this one wrong!
This was an excellent movie, my entire family enjoyed it immensely! Very funny. CommonSense Media rated this movie a 2 star? I say they got it wrong!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Good movie
I'm not going to ask for it for Christmas or anything but it was a decent movie that kids will really enjoy. I prefer other movies but I'd watch it if my parents wanted me to sit down w/ my little brothers and eat some popcorn.
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| 100% | of parents say there are good role models |
| 100% | of parents say it gives kids positive messages |
| 100% | of parents say it's educational |
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