Critic's consensus - no love for Evan Almighty! - Blu-ray Forum

blitz6speed · 06-21-2007, 05:43 AM

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/evan_almighty/

Considering it cost 250 million to make and they've spent another 150+ million in advertising it.. Looks like universal is in for one HECK of a ride.. To the unemployment office.

cdblu · 06-21-2007, 05:47 AM

yup, i just think its a horrible idea for a sequel. are you serious 250 million? they really messed up there.

bigpapy · 06-21-2007, 05:56 AM

I think this is a stupid movie I dont know why they waste all that money I sure they only going to make a most 50 mll on opening week Im sorry for Carrol he is a good actor.

zombieking · 06-24-2007, 03:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigpapy

I think this is a stupid movie I dont know why they waste all that money I sure they only going to make a most 50 mll on opening week Im sorry for Carrol he is a good actor.

Don't feel sorry for Steve Carell. He gets paid whether it flops or not.

dialog_gvf · 06-21-2007, 06:01 AM

It think it is $250 million is with promotion, but still it is by far the most expensive comedy ever made. And one of the most expensive movies, period.

What the heck were they thinking?

I wonder what this will reduce the selling price of Universal Studios down to?

Gary

Banjo · 06-21-2007, 06:03 AM

Several websites say between 160 to 175 million dollars for the production budget. Still expensive for a comedy though.

DrinkMore · 06-21-2007, 06:27 AM

Thats too much money for a movie. Sorry. Especially this movie. It looks funny, but its stupid funny. Not entertaining. Movie should have only cost 50mil max, and even that is pricey for a comedy.

blitz6speed · 06-21-2007, 06:38 AM

I dont think we'll know exact figures, but ive seen 200+ mil for the movie alone multiple times (they had to bring in 5-6 of EACH animal because they had to find 2 that were male/female and would work ok with each other), and the CGI is mainly the flood. Thats why it cost so much. Ive seen 5 billboards for the movie today alone as well, they are throwing money in hopes people will watch it.

goodstuff · 06-22-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blitz6speed

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/evan_almighty/

Considering it cost 250 million to make and they've spent another 150+ million in advertising it.. Looks like universal is in for one HECK of a ride.. To the unemployment office.

LOL. Splat!

Existentialist · 06-24-2007, 07:47 PM

I seen Evan yesterday, becuase my friend is a big Correll fan. It was better than i expected and read. Nothing special but good none the less. It had a specific agenda, I believe, which is: to help christian fundamentalist see and take responsibility for enviromental change. I really hope it sudceeds in this, especially beings it was given high marks by religious folks.

Ed Helms was hilarious as well.

Weati · 06-24-2007, 10:11 PM

Universal deserves this to bomb for not supporting Blu-ray. It's not the kind of movie I would ever pay to see at the theater. I'm not going to go see the PG-13 movie that pretends to be Die Hard next week either. I hope the Pixar Rat movie wins next week.

DrinkMore · 06-24-2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weati

Universal deserves this to bomb for not supporting Blu-ray. It's not the kind of movie I would ever pay to see at the theater. I'm not going to go see the PG-13 movie that pretends to be Die Hard next week either. I hope the Pixar Rat movie wins next week.

Yeah, I am not fond of Die Hard being PG-13 either. Probably wait until its out on blu-ray.

06-21-2007, 05:43 AM	#1
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	Critic's consensus - no love for Evan Almighty! http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/evan_almighty/ Considering it cost 250 million to make and they've spent another 150+ million in advertising it.. Looks like universal is in for one HECK of a ride.. To the unemployment office.

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06-21-2007, 05:47 AM	#2
cdblu Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:california Blu-ray collection:58	yup, i just think its a horrible idea for a sequel. are you serious 250 million? they really messed up there.

06-21-2007, 05:56 AM	#3
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	I think this is a stupid movie I dont know why they waste all that money I sure they only going to make a most 50 mll on opening week Im sorry for Carrol he is a good actor.

06-21-2007, 06:01 AM	#5
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	It think it is $250 million is with promotion, but still it is by far the most expensive comedy ever made. And one of the most expensive movies, period. What the heck were they thinking? I wonder what this will reduce the selling price of Universal Studios down to? Gary

06-21-2007, 06:03 AM	#6
Banjo Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Blu-ray collection:143	Several websites say between 160 to 175 million dollars for the production budget. Still expensive for a comedy though.

06-21-2007, 06:27 AM	#7
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Thats too much money for a movie. Sorry. Especially this movie. It looks funny, but its stupid funny. Not entertaining. Movie should have only cost 50mil max, and even that is pricey for a comedy.

06-21-2007, 06:38 AM	#8
blitz6speed Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2006 Location:Anaheim Hills, CA Trading Score:8	I dont think we'll know exact figures, but ive seen 200+ mil for the movie alone multiple times (they had to bring in 5-6 of EACH animal because they had to find 2 that were male/female and would work ok with each other), and the CGI is mainly the flood. Thats why it cost so much. Ive seen 5 billboards for the movie today alone as well, they are throwing money in hopes people will watch it.

06-24-2007, 07:47 PM	#10
Existentialist Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Kansas, United States of America Blu-ray reviews:14	I seen Evan yesterday, becuase my friend is a big Correll fan. It was better than i expected and read. Nothing special but good none the less. It had a specific agenda, I believe, which is: to help christian fundamentalist see and take responsibility for enviromental change. I really hope it sudceeds in this, especially beings it was given high marks by religious folks. Ed Helms was hilarious as well.

06-24-2007, 10:11 PM	#11
Weati Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Indiana, USA	Universal deserves this to bomb for not supporting Blu-ray. It's not the kind of movie I would ever pay to see at the theater. I'm not going to go see the PG-13 movie that pretends to be Die Hard next week either. I hope the Pixar Rat movie wins next week.

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