Evan Almighty Screening

Thanks to Grace Hill Media and Universal, Lee and I were able to attend an advanced screening of Evan Almighty last night. I could definitely pick some theological bones with the filmmakers, but overall we really enjoyed it.

The film, if you haven't heard, is essentially Bruce Almighty II. This time around, the story focuses on Evan Baxter, who was the co-anchor in Bruce Almighty that acted as a thorn in Bruce's side. In this go round, Evan gets elected to Congress on the broad campaign promise to "change the world." Desperate to succeed in this new office, Evan figures it can't hurt to pray about it. But, of course, he doesn't know what he's asking for. In answer to Evan's prayer that God help him "change the world," God gives Evan the job of building an Ark ala Genesis 6:14. I won't spoil it with any further explanation. Suffice it to say, Steve Carrell gives a funny, touching, fantastic performance and the supporting cast is equally great.

For me, the film succeeds, in spite of missing it on some Christian doctrinal issues, because it tackles the big concept of faith and following God. And in doing that, it can't help but hit at the truth sometimes. And when it does it makes you smile, it makes you laugh, and it even makes you think.

So I'd recommend checking it out when it hits the theaters in a couple of weeks. It's a great date night kind of a flick.