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Director Reitman tries to remake Ghostbusters, but his efforts are largely unsuccessful because the movie has too many comedic misfires. Read critic reviews

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A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term "survival of the fittest." David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination... which could be bad news for the Earth.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Sci-Fi Action|Crude Humor|Sexual Humor)
  • Genre:
    comedy, sci fi
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ivan Reitman
  • Producer:
    Ivan Reitman, Daniel Goldberg, Joe Medjuck
  • Writer:
    David Diamond, David Weissman, Don Jakoby
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $38.3M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Montecito Picture Company
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

David Duchovny
Ira
Orlando Jones
Harry
Seann William Scott
Wayne
Julianne Moore
Allison
Ted Levine
Gen. Woodman
Ethan Suplee
Deke
Katharine Towne
Nadine
Michael Ray Bower
Danny
Pat Kilbane
Officer Johnson
Ty Burrell
Flemming
Ivan Reitman
Director
David Diamond
Screenwriter
David Weissman
Screenwriter
Don Jakoby
Screenwriter
Don Jakoby
Writer (Story)
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Daniel Goldberg
Producer
Joe Medjuck
Producer
Tom Pollock
Executive Producer
Jeff Apple
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Evolution

  • Jan 10, 2016
    A pretty average sci fi comedy thats gags are mostly fart jokes but it's enjoyable funny in places, The effects were ok for its time, Nothing memorable but not terrible either.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Apr 25, 2012
    Its mostly just Reitman rehashing "Ghostbusters", only in a far less funny or interesting way. Also, I love Julianne Moore, but she should stay away from physical comedy . . . its just embarrassing.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Aug 09, 2011
    A fun sci-fi movie that although quite unrealistic, still provides some cool effects and plenty of laughter.
    Shawn E Super Reviewer
  • Aug 01, 2011
    I laughed a couple times, mainly because of Sean William Scott's as*hole character.
    Eddie C Super Reviewer
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