Evolution

This is a very different film to the ones i have reviewed recently, in the sense that it doesn't take itself too seriously. It's all about the great special effects and the cheap but enjoyable humour.

It follows two college professors (played by David Duchovny and Orlando Jones). They go to investigate a meteor rash in arizona and soon discover it is evolving at a rapid pace. Soon the governments gets involved and makes sure the two scientists no longer have a chance to investigate these strange creatures.

While some of the humour was a bit flat, their were a few laugh out loud moments. A lot of these came from Orlando Jones(who plays Prof. Harry Phineas Block), and his over the top reactions and funny one liners make it an enoyable film to watch while with a few friends.

Seann William Scott also has a role in this film, not as big a part as some of his films, playing the role of an 'in-training' fireman - Wayne Gray. He plays his usual role of the dim, clumsy but ultimatly determined young guy with some slapstick and stupid actions to attempt to add some more humour. Although, i feel like he doesn't have as much effect as some of his other films like 'American Pie' and 'Dude where's my car?'.

This film felt like the focus was more on the 'key moments' instead of the film as a whole. Because of this, their was a lot of hit and miss. This makes it hard to enjoy repeatedly, but as i said earlier in this review, it's good to watch with a couple of mates on a quiet night in. The special effects are impressive and the humour is enough to keep you entertained.

Acting - 4/10
Quality - 2/10
Entertainment - 8/10
Overall - 4/10

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