Evolution

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Evolution

PG-13

2001

1h 41m

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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Chaos ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term survival of the fittest.

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Critics Consensus

With Evolution Director Reitman tries to recapture the spirit of Ghostbusters, but his efforts are largely unsuccessful because the movie has too many comedic misfires.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/24/2010

3/5

Uneven, unfocused with some inspired silliness.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

12/12/2005

2.5/4

It has been said many times that there are no new ideas in Hollywood.

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Neil Smith

BBC.com

06/25/2001

3/5

An enjoyable caper that might be a little too intense for kids.

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Steve Warren

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

05/07/2023

2.5/4

The surprise in the cast is Seann William Scott, breaking out of teen movies and carrying his comedic weight most excellently.

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

09/14/2021

The kind of mid-budget science fiction comedy they just don't seem to make enough of any more.

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

07/01/2020

6/10

The third act, in which the story reaches its climax, staggers woefully and generally makes a terrible mess of what was up to that point a generally enjoyable throwaway confection.

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Anne W.

@RT97028733 Jun 10

Fantastically hilarious film about how evolution would take place in a single cell lifeform. The actors are awesome in this movie, Very well done. The music played in this movie is also really good. Recommended for lovers of comedy mixed with sci-fi.

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Maggie H.

@SurvivorMaggie Mar 17

It’s really cheesy but so funny. It isn’t a reward winning cinematic blockbuster but it is very entertaining.

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Joe U.

@ACSolarski Mar 10

It won’t be nominated for any awards but it’s a lot of fun. Good case and very underrated.

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Jason K

@MNniceguy Mar 9

So many actors I normally like to watch in one of the more unwatchable movies I’ve ever seen. I was embarrassed for them as I watched.

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Jason D.

@drotz Mar 8

Good movie a fun watch

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Miki T

@Mikimightmineme Nov 1

Low budget Sf with fun. I understand there is a lot of people who like this.

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Synopsis

Chaos ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term survival of the fittest.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck
Screenwriter: David Diamond, David Weissman, Don Jakoby, Don Jakoby
Distributor: DreamWorks SKG
Production Co: Montecito Picture Company
Rating: PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action|Crude Humor|Sexual Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 26, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $38.3M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)