Bruce Almighty
Bruce Almighty

Bruce Almighty

2003
Movie
101 min
English

Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes48%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users76%
Director: Tom ShadyacGenres: Comedy, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Bruce Nolan, a cynical TV reporter unhappy with his life and job, finds himself ranting at God. To his surprise, God answers and offers Bruce His powers for a period of time. Bruce revels in his newfound omnipotence, using it to improve his own life and get revenge on those who wronged him. However, he soon learns that with great power comes great responsibility, and manipulating the world has unforeseen and chaotic consequences.

Critical Reception

Bruce Almighty was a commercial success, performing exceptionally well at the box office. Critics were generally divided, with many praising Jim Carrey's comedic performance and the film's lighthearted premise. However, some found the humor to be hit-or-miss and the plot to be somewhat predictable, though the underlying message about appreciating one's life resonated with many viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • Jim Carrey's signature physical comedy is a major draw.
  • The film's exploration of faith and responsibility offers moments of genuine reflection.
  • Some critics found the humor to be juvenile and the story to be formulaic.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's humor, especially Jim Carrey's performance, and appreciated the positive message about gratitude and faith. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but the overall entertainment value was high.

Fun Fact

The film was a massive box office hit, grossing over $484 million worldwide against a production budget of $81 million, making it the highest-grossing comedy worldwide in 2003.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Another one of my favorite movies of all time. Jim Carey is one of my favorite actors. This movie is so funny. Who doesn't want to play God. I know would love to give it a shot if it was possible.

The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**Bruce Almighty leverages Carrey's comedy strengths and a solid supporting cast to create a top-notch lighthearted comedy. ** Honestly, I had a traumatic experience from seeing The Mask way too young, and it left me terrified of Jim Car...

John Chard

John Chard

Being God can be Hell. Fans of Jim Carrey can't go wrong with this fun filled picture that's not without serious undertones as well. The Premise is flimsy as such, Carrey plays Nolan, a harried and fed up TV reporter who feels that al...

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