Don't we all always complain about how tough our lives are, and how difficult and boring the job is, nothing ever goes right, we don't have this, we don't have that, and so on? This is exactly what Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey) does. Nothing in his life goes right. Or so he thinks. Until an encounter with God (Morgan Freeman) bestows him with all God-like powers for a week. Drunk with power, Bruce Almighty has a gala time, and enjoys himself to the fullest. All goes fine, till the feeling of really being God sinks in. And it ain't as much fun as he thinks it to be. There are numerous prayers to be answered, and our lazy protagonist generously grants everyone their wishes. Until all wishes conflict each other, and everyone gets what he or she wants, but it leads to an unsightly mess all over the world, and in his life. And no, no, no, God does not step in to rid the world of the topsy turvies. It's upto Bruce Almighty to save the world. And this is what forms the crux of the story.
Jim's performance is praise-worthy. He manages to infuse the role with the right amount of enthu and energy. Morgan Freeman, as usual, manages to deliver a stellar performance. Jennifer Aniston is good. The comic gags and a few funny moments give the film a much-needed push in the beginning, but then, it is meant to be a feel good light-hearted comedy with the conventional ending.
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