This easily ranks among the films I cherish most, and that’s largely because Jim Carrey is an actor I really enjoy watching. The humor in this film just hits differently; it’s consistently amusing. It's hard not to wonder what it would be like to have that kind of power—the chance to act as God—and I confess I’d jump at the opportunity if I could.

Bruce Almighty really makes good use of Jim Carrey’s comedic talents and benefits from a strong supporting ensemble, resulting in an excellent, enjoyable comedy. I had a pretty bad experience seeing The Mask when I was very young, which made me scared of Jim Carrey for some time. Even after I got over that fear, I wasn't really a fan, but Bruce Almighty completely altered my perspective. The first time I watched i…

Those who enjoy Jim Carrey’s work will likely find this entertaining film worthwhile, even though it deals with some weighty themes. The basic idea isn't particularly strong; Carrey portrays Nolan, a stressed-out TV journalist who believes that God is to blame for everything bad in his life. After becoming tired of Nolan’s complaints, God (played by Morgan Freeman) calls him over and gives him all of His abilities…