Bruce Almighty

Saw "Bruce Almighty" yesterday. While I can't claim to be a huge Jim Carey fan I really enjoyed this movie. While some might complain about the plot's relative lack of sophistication, I thought it was a fun story. There were moments where I laughed at loud, which I often don't do at movies. The "sticky note" scene was by far the funniest to me.

I generally like the theme of "what would you do if you were God?", so was predisposed to like a movie that explores this theme, even in small ways. I have been more interested in being a benevolent dictator, but hey, God for a week works very nicely as well.

A former co-worker Michael Jackson, (no not the singer) once opined wisely, "Not every show should be the Walton's but one of them should be." Not every movie should be like "Bruce Almighty" or "It's a Wonderful Life" but one of them should be. Not that I am saying "Bruce Almighty" is as good as "It's a Wonderful Life", but it has some of the same feel good elements.

Caveat: I saw "Bruce Almighty" as a matinee. I am always happier with movie I see at half price.