Universal Pictures
2003 - Rated PG-13 - 1 hr 41 min
Director: Tom Shadyac
Starring: Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, Morgan Freeman, Steve Carell
Whoever decided that Jim Carrey could play God for a day was a genius... I love this movie. Alright, so there's nothing epic or life-changing about it. But it's a sweet story about one man's personal redemption... under very unique circumstances.
Of course, he has to use his powers for the things that any man would, at least at the beginning. You know, making his girlfriend's boobs bigger and sabotaging the competition to get ahead at work (bravo, Steve Carell, on acting completely insane in that scene). Trying to skip out on the responsibility by saying 'yes' to everyone? Rookie mistake. Sure this movie is a 'gimmick,' but it's definitely a gimmick that's well done and fun to watch evolve. Also Jennifer Aniston is highly underrated, but very good as Bruce's unlucky girlfriend.
PS - Morgan Freeman is probably the best 'God' since George Burns in 'Oh, God!'
Along with "Liar Liar" I think this is one of the few Jim Carrey movies that still works. Most of them have aged very poorly (tried to watch "The Mask" a while back... man that was painful.)
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