Suprisingly Good Fun

Rating: 7/10 (24 May 2003)

I went to this movie with modest expectation of a few good Jim Carrey laughs and stunts. I was surprised to find a very entertaining movie with a fair enough story line and some good lessons in life.
Jim Carrey was, as expected, funny, spontaneous and unpredictable. I wanted that and was satisfied. The big surprise was Morgan Freeman as God. I am not sure whose idea it was to court and land him for this role, but it was genius. This was so far from his normal role, yet a perfect fit. He was wonderful. However, at the same time, I could here the redneck bible belt panicking and the state of Utah flipping out at the notion of God being anything but that lily white guy we always see depicted.
Jennifer Aniston, dolly that she is, was often lost in the mix. However, she did get off a few good licks.
All in all, I had a really good time and a very glad I saw it. definite thumbs up with a bullet, star or whatever you prefer.