Beats you over the head with dogmatic religious ramblings.

Rating: 3/10 (27 November 2003)

Carrey vs. Stewart. Is this an attempt at a modernized remake of "It's A Wonderful Life?"
Bruce is a schmuck reporter who has blown every chance he's ever had, until he finally cracks and starts yelling at his deity of choice to do a better job. Since he feels he's got a good bead on what "god" should do to make things better, he is given the chance to do it for himself.
I found this movie to be entertaining...if you are of mainstreamchristianity. If you are not, then it will be a colossal waste of your time as most of the movie shows what NOT to do with supposed God-like powers, and the remainder shows what you should ... again, from a mainstreamchristian standpoint.
There IS however, a very strong "New Age-y" message in the theme of this movie, in spite of the obvious proselytization; to look to yourself for your own miracles.
Other than that, if you are not mainstreamchristian, I suggest you absquatulate to the action section of your video rental store and pick up Laura Croft: Tomb Raider 2; the Cradle of Life. It is far superior to the first installment, and a fun adventure.
Or...
X-MEN United (X2). Again, better than the original, which was not a bad endeavor to begin with. The sequel gives you much more character development and a much better adventure than the first. There are a few new additions to the Mutant fold, as well. So have fun, and avoid this almost-reverent look at neochristianity at all costs.
However...if you are of that persuasion, then you'll either love it or hate it.
It promotes prayer, piety, and attempts to generate pity for an overworked, under-appreciated deity. It didn't work for me, but it may work for you.
I would have rather rearranged my garage, frankly.
If you are a die-hard Carrey fan, it rates a 6.7/10 for Carrey's great performance.
If you are nonchristian, it rates a 2.1/10 only because Carrey IS good in this movie, but the content is 100% christianoriented and is an impudent promotion of those religious theologies.
If you are a comedy fan, it rates a 3.2/10 for a couple of good laughs (don't miss Carrey's parting of the "Red Sea.")
If you are of the ranks of neochristianity, it rates a 7.2/10 for shameless monotheistic proselytization.
As a whole, it rates a 3.1/10 from...
the Fiend :.