Movie

Bruce Almighty

is a 2003 comedy film about a frustrated TV reporter who gets divine powers for one week after blaming God for his life's problems

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Plot Overview

• The Setup:
  Bruce Nolan (Jim Carrey) works as a human-interest television reporter in Buffalo, New York. He feels unfulfilled and grows furious when he loses a promotion to an anchorman position.

• The Meltdown:
  After a disastrous on-air rant where he blames God for his bad luck, Bruce is fired.

• The Challenge:
  God (Morgan Freeman) answers Bruce's complaints by appearing in human form and offering him all of His divine powers for a week to see if Bruce can do a better job.
   

Key Rules and Themes

• The Rules:
  God gives Bruce two conditions: he cannot tell anyone he is God, and he cannot interfere with human free will.

• Misusing Power:
  Bruce initially uses his omnipotence for selfish gains, petty revenge, and personal thrills, such as rearranging traffic and humiliating his rival Evan Baxter (Steve Carell).

• The Realization:
  Bruce soon realizes that managing the universe and hearing millions of silent prayers is overwhelming, and that true power requires responsibility and compassion for others. The film also focuses on his relationship with his supportive girlfriend, Grace (Jennifer Aniston).

So come out and join us at 5:00 p.m. on October 17th!  We will have dinner (main menu theme TBA) and then at 5:30 sit down and enjoy this hilarious comedic hit.  There's popcorn and loads of fun ahead!  It all takes place in the main Fellowship Hall and then we move into the Harvest Room.  Adults only this month.  (There are adult themes discussed in this PG-13 rated movie)