Walking Therein

Review of Evan Almighy

I truly had no interest in this movie when it came out. Let me re-phrase that: WE had no interest in seeing this movie. We really aren't into the quote-unquote comedies of today. They really aren't that funny to us. The humor usually is geared toward what non-believers think is funny, so it is either offensive in a God-mocking way or immature in its humor. Potty humor, sensual funnies are more than unappealing to me- especially for our children. If it makes you blush, there's a reason for that, isn't there?

I will leave you with a review from someone who is far more interested in it and better-versed in what is good or bad about it: Answers in Genesis.

Some of the Review reads:

But few¹ mentioned the one point that originally caused me to shy away from both films—the fact that God, who cannot be looked on by sinful flesh, is personified by a man (Morgan Freeman). Not the incarnate Son of God, Jesus Christ, who walked among and fellowshipped with people, but God the Father, who is so holy that even Moses wasn’t able to look at Him. And yet, we have here a man portraying the holy and righteous Creator of the universe and sovereign Savior of the world. I guess I'll have to join the ranks of other “stick-in-the-mud” reviewers that brought out this point and were chided with “c’mon, lighten up … it’s entertainment.”

The Ark

Of course, one of the more obvious relevant-to-AiG points to discuss is about the Ark.

On the positive side, the ark that Evan builds follows the dimensions given in the Bible—it’s not your typical fairytale ark. In fact, according to interviews with the cast, the size of the real Ark (which was built for the film in a subdivision in Virginia) blew them away.⁴ And the rounded bow and stern portrayed in the movie somewhat resembled the “new” Ark shape depicted in the Creation Museum, and featured in the previous issue of Answers magazine.

 

On the not-so-positive side

• There were several uses of the phrase, “Oh my God” and the like. (Not to mention the whole portraying-a-holy-God thing, as mentioned above.)
• “Jack*ss” was used in reference to an animal and a person.
• There’s an unnecessary reference to reproductive organs.
• There was some “potty humor” (what would you expect with a film filled with animals?).
• Evan is shown coming out of his front door naked, albeit behind strategically placed bushes.

To sum up, should we be wise stewards of God’s creation? Yes. Should we love our neighbor more than we love ourselves? Yes, of course. Should we give a cup of cold water in the name of Christ to a thirsty traveler (an “act of random kindness”)? Yes. Should Christians see the movie? …

He then goes on to talk about making it an outreach opportunity.

The review can be found HERE.

Blessings!

    Jacque

How interesting...

7:14 PM, Monday, June 25, 2007 .. Posted by mominpa

I just read that exact review last evening!!


I've still been reading your blog...just not a big commenter!!

Little Lucy is getting SO big!!!! (but I'm sure you already knew that) We are at the 10 week count down!!!! (by the Dr's calculation....my calculation is 8.5 weeks!!)