Bruce Almighty

Bruce Nolan is a restless Buffalo TV reporter chasing big moments for a local audience that seems to adore him even as he feels hollow inside. His career shines, his girlfriend Grace lends him stability, and yet the scripts of his life keep falling flat. After a day that seems to crash around him, he launches into a tirade against God, a moment of anger that catches the wrong attention. In a comic and surreal turn, the Almighty appears and grants Bruce the divine powers to test how he would handle the world if it were truly under his control. The premise follows his chaotic experiments as he learns about humility, responsibility, and the consequences of wielding limitless power today.

Directed by Tom Shadyac, the film draws from an original screenplay by Mark O'Keefe, Steve Koren and Steve Oedekerk. It arrived in 2003 with Jim Carrey in the lead and Morgan Freeman as the commanding voice of God, truly divine.

Carrey's energetic performance paired with Freeman's gravitas made the premise land with a mix of slapstick and sentiment. A rare balance indeed. The film produced memorable scenes and lines that popped up in discussions about faith, responsibility, and the nature of blessings, reinforcing Carrey's punchy comedic style in mainstream cinema.

Critics generally mixed but warm to Carrey's dual energy and the film's exploration of power and responsibility. The humor lands when tackles are light and when it turns serious about divine choices and human flaws, offering a lighthearted meditation on faith, doubt, and generosity. Its emotional beats land well too.

Box office performance was strong, contributing to Bruce Almighty's status as a commercially successful 2003 comedy. The film grossed well worldwide, validating Jim Carrey's star power during the early 2000s. Audiences embraced the blend of laughs and uplifting themes globally.