Review of Evan Almighty (2007) by Apurva P — 10 Aug 2011

I'll watch anything Steve Carell is in.

This review of Evan Almighty (2007) was written by Apurva P on 10 Aug 2011.

Evan Almighty has generally received mixed reviews.

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