Good stuff

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2006)

Generally I go and see Jim Carrey movies with about as much excitement as a visit to the proctologist, but this movie looked different. (Please note I liked The Truman Show and moments of Ace Ventura).
Bruce (Carrey) is fed up with life, continually getting shafted by people and his dog. After one big outburst and a cry to God, he finds himself face to face with the Creator (played excellently by Mr Class, Morgan Freeman). God decides to let Bruce have a go at ruling the world for a while while he takes a break. Bruce is obviously initially wary, but as he soon discovers he does indeed possess incredible power, except to change free will. Bruce starts off fixing his life, but soon discovers it's not all about him.
A well written and well done movie. Carrey does a solid job, with plenty of great lines and scenes, the highlights being the the "I've got the power" sequence, ruining Evan's news reading carrer and his sudden ability to land scoop stories.
Well worth seeing. A good comedy with a good message that makes you think about God's place in our lives.