Search: Directed by Tom Shadyac

Brian Banks (2018)

Review preview for Brian Banks

Shadyac and screenwriter Doug Atchison really over-egg the pudding.

Jennie Kermode · 3 out of 5

A football player's dreams of playing in the NFL are halted when he is wrongly convicted and sent to prison. Years later, he fights to clear his name within an unjust system.
Bruce Almighty (2003)

Review preview for Bruce Almighty

To say that this is nothing like funny enough is to suggest that it's not funny at all, which is wrong, because it is, some of the time.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 3 out of 5

Jim Carrey becomes the Almighty, pray it isn't so.
Dragonfly (2002)

Review preview for Dragonfly

The entire movie is about a boring, sad man being boring and sad.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 1 out of 5

A grieving doctor thinks his dead wife is trying to contact him through his patients.
Evan Almighty (2007)

Review preview for Evan Almighty

Despite all the hard work by the special-effects teams, this is lazy film-making.

Andrew Robertson · 1.5 out of 5

A US congressman is ordered by God to build an ark in preparation for a great flood. Out to own on DVD from November 26.
Liar Liar (1997)

Review preview for Liar Liar

It’s a one-man showcase where Carrey’s shouty, motormouth antics are the whole dog-and-pony show

Stephen Carty · 3 out of 5

A boy's wish that his dad won't be able to tell a lie for 24 hours comes true.
Patch Adams (1998)

Review preview for Patch Adams

There is something about Williams that encourages compassion and commitment. Patch Adams may cut corners, simplify situations, sentimentalise even, but its heart is strong.

Angus Wolfe Murray · 4 out of 5

Comedy drama based on the true story of a doctor who believed laughter is the best medicine.