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Evolution

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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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With Evolution Director Reitman tries to recapture the spirit 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Neil Smith BBC.com 06/25/2001
3/5
An enjoyable caper that might be a little too intense for kids. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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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. See more Tynchy T Oct 4 Criminally underrated! See more Regneal m Sep 7 I watched it like 10 times in the span of 5 years. Whenever I want to see sci-fi and fun at the same time, I think of this movie. It has a good plot and a funny character casted by Orlando Jones. Overall, this got me good, if you're a fan with aliens, fun, and a little bit of silliness. Try this one! See more Anthony J @jenkinsdraws Sep 7 Tries to be both a comedy and a horror movie. Ends up being neither. An embarrassment for all the arts concerned ,I'd think. See more Maddox G @maddoxblade Aug 21 Hidden gem of a movie See more Mitch B Jul 7 To me, this is a much cooler version of Ghostbusters. Great action and comedy. See more Read all reviews
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Ivan Reitman

Director

David Duchovny

Ira

Orlando Jones

Harry

Seann William Scott

Wayne

Julianne Moore

Allison

Ted Levine

Gen. Woodman

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Evolution: Official Clip - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire Evolution: Official Clip - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire 2:01 Evolution: Official Clip - It's Payback Time Evolution: Official Clip - It's Payback Time 2:12 Evolution: Official Clip - Fire Is the Catalyst Evolution: Official Clip - Fire Is the Catalyst 1:45 Evolution: Official Clip - Here Birdie, Birdie, Birdie Evolution: Official Clip - Here Birdie, Birdie, Birdie 2:12 Evolution: Official Clip - Meteor Crashes into Earth Evolution: Official Clip - Meteor Crashes into Earth 1:58 Evolution: Official Clip - They're Aliens Evolution: Official Clip - They're Aliens 1:58 Evolution: Official Clip - It's In Me! Evolution: Official Clip - It's In Me! 2:13 Evolution: Official Clip - The Kane Madness Evolution: Official Clip - The Kane Madness 2:02 Evolution: Official Clip - Science Project's Over Evolution: Official Clip - Science Project's Over 2:12 View more videos

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Movie Info

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)
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