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.

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.

dialog_gvf · 06-21-2007, 06:48 AM

Universal didn't learn their lesson from Waterworld, and this time they had to throw in some Heaven's Gate?

Balian · 06-21-2007, 07:17 AM

Man ...talking about a major beating ...17% RT rating! Ratatouille is still at 100% with 8 reviews ...so far so good. Its tracking like Toy Story 2. I hear nothing but rave reviews.

Filterlab · 06-21-2007, 08:12 AM

Well I liked Bruce Almighty, but without the mite of Jim Carrey will this film pull it off?

"and I do the cha-cha like a sissy girl, I likaa do da cha-cha."

Hehehehe.

xberserker · 06-21-2007, 02:31 PM

I watched this movie Tuesday (advanced screening), and I really liked it

I liked it more than the first actually. And I'm a Jim Carey fan

But both are great movies.

KenThompson · 06-21-2007, 02:34 PM

Bruce Almighty was a hit with Jim Carrey but I just don't see it having the same punch. I'll just wait a week and go see Willis kick some ass in Die Hard 4.

jermwhl · 06-21-2007, 02:38 PM

I'm looking forward to it! Should be a good flick.

Blu Tiger · 06-21-2007, 02:54 PM

Actually, I thought the funniest part of Bruce Almighty was the scene where Carrol was doing the news cast and Jim Carrey was making him mess up. That part made me weak. I couldn't stop laughing. Carrol is SO funny.

Longshot · 06-21-2007, 03:44 PM

I don't understand Universal's thinking here. They have basically left themselves with one week before Ratatouille opens. Who decides the dates when films are released? The studios right? If Evan Almighty does not have a huge opening this weekend and word of mouth is bad this may not even cross the $100 million mark. Talk about a kick in the nuts to Universal.

movies3 · 06-21-2007, 05:01 PM

i dont think this movie will do well at all, it just looks dumb IMO. And for them to spend that much to make it plus advertising wow

goodluck Universal makin some of that back

jadafa · 06-21-2007, 05:07 PM

After finding out this movie is only 78 minutes in length (about 72 min without credits), I can't justify paying matinee price of $8.50 or full price of $10.50 to go watch such a short movie.

This movie is a rental for me.

I do like Steve Carrell though. But this movie just doesn't hack it for me in terms of price of ticket to length of movie.

movies3 · 06-21-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadafa

After finding out this movie is only 78 minutes in length (about 72 min without credits), I can't justify paying matinee price of $8.50 or full price of $10.50 to go watch such a short movie.

This movie is a rental for me.

I do like Steve Carrell though. But this movie just doesn't hack it for me in terms of price of ticket to length of movie.

wow our matinee price here in KY is 5.50 and full price is 8.75 lol

Blu Tiger · 06-21-2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadafa

After finding out this movie is only 78 minutes in length (about 72 min without credits), I can't justify paying matinee price of $8.50 or full price of $10.50 to go watch such a short movie.

Actually, I like watching shorter movies in the theater. That's a bonus to me. I get too ancy.

Josh · 06-21-2007, 05:41 PM

This thing was written by Steve Oedekerk, who wrote one of the funniest movies ever - Kung Pow! I nearly went to see Barnyard (which he also wrote) but decided against it. I'll probably just wait for this to come out on HBO in 2 weeks, haha.

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	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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.

06-21-2007, 06:48 AM	#8
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	Universal didn't learn their lesson from Waterworld, and this time they had to throw in some Heaven's Gate?

06-21-2007, 07:17 AM	#9
Balian Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	Man ...talking about a major beating ...17% RT rating! Ratatouille is still at 100% with 8 reviews ...so far so good. Its tracking like Toy Story 2. I hear nothing but rave reviews.

06-21-2007, 08:12 AM	#10
Filterlab Senior Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:East Molesey, Surrey, UK	Well I liked Bruce Almighty, but without the mite of Jim Carrey will this film pull it off? "and I do the cha-cha like a sissy girl, I likaa do da cha-cha." Hehehehe.

06-21-2007, 02:31 PM	#11
xberserker Active Member Member since:Oct 2006 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:24 Blu-ray reviews: 1	I watched this movie Tuesday (advanced screening), and I really liked it I liked it more than the first actually. And I'm a Jim Carey fan But both are great movies.

06-21-2007, 02:34 PM	#12
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	Bruce Almighty was a hit with Jim Carrey but I just don't see it having the same punch. I'll just wait a week and go see Willis kick some ass in Die Hard 4.

06-21-2007, 02:38 PM	#13
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	I'm looking forward to it! Should be a good flick.

06-21-2007, 02:54 PM	#14
Blu Tiger Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Denver, CO Blu-ray collection:725 Trading Score:27	Actually, I thought the funniest part of Bruce Almighty was the scene where Carrol was doing the news cast and Jim Carrey was making him mess up. That part made me weak. I couldn't stop laughing. Carrol is SO funny.

06-21-2007, 03:44 PM	#15
Longshot Senior Member Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2	I don't understand Universal's thinking here. They have basically left themselves with one week before Ratatouille opens. Who decides the dates when films are released? The studios right? If Evan Almighty does not have a huge opening this weekend and word of mouth is bad this may not even cross the $100 million mark. Talk about a kick in the nuts to Universal.

06-21-2007, 05:01 PM	#16
movies3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Location:KY Blu-ray collection:5 Blu-ray reviews:56	i dont think this movie will do well at all, it just looks dumb IMO. And for them to spend that much to make it plus advertising wow goodluck Universal makin some of that back

06-21-2007, 05:07 PM	#17
jadafa Member Member since:May 2007	After finding out this movie is only 78 minutes in length (about 72 min without credits), I can't justify paying matinee price of $8.50 or full price of $10.50 to go watch such a short movie. This movie is a rental for me. I do like Steve Carrell though. But this movie just doesn't hack it for me in terms of price of ticket to length of movie.

06-21-2007, 05:41 PM	#20
Josh Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:407 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:34	This thing was written by Steve Oedekerk, who wrote one of the funniest movies ever - Kung Pow! I nearly went to see Barnyard (which he also wrote) but decided against it. I'll probably just wait for this to come out on HBO in 2 weeks, haha.

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