not the best Carrey, nor the worst

Rating: 6/10 (2 June 2005)

A lowly newscaster (Jim Carrey) who's stuck doing 'human interest' stories, very unhappy with his lot in life after getting fired and curses God for his misfortunes, meets up with the big G himself (Morgan Freeman) when he's continuously paged by him. Seems that god wants to give him all of his powers to show him how hard it is. Jennifer Aniston is really not good in the part as Bruce's girlfriend in this one. And Carrey spends too much of the time acting.. well like typical crazy Carrey. But I guess the message is sweet enough to warrant this watchable, if not particularly funny. But quite frankly the best parts belong to Steve Carell and the great Philip Baker Hall.
My Grade: C+
DVD Extras: Commentary by Tom Shaydac; The Process of Jim featurette; 17 outtakes; 15 Deleted scenes with optional commentary; an ad for Mastercard (??? BOOO!!!); cast & crew Bios; Theatrical Trailer; Trailers for "SeaBiscuit", "Bring it On Again", "Johnny English", and "American Wedding"