Surprisingly entertaining

Rating: 7/10 (31 May 2003)

I went to see Bruce Almighty with a more than a hint of reservation, given Carrey's poor movie choices in the past and the fact that Jennifer Aniston is in it, but I must say I was pleasantly surprised.
Carrey gave a good performance which was not over the top, and Aniston was fortunately given little to do. The story was good enough, not brilliant, but it did have some surprises with a few lines and actions catching me off guard.
This is not a movie about religion and it barely touches the subject, however it does deliver a clear message towards the end, which was pleasing.
I gave this movie 7/10 simply because I was entertained, had a smile on my face for most of the time, laughed out more than a couple of times, and completely forgot I had children for nearly two hours (parents will understand this). Good job all round.