Evolution

Evolution (2001)

  • 43% of critics liked it
    (134 reviews)

  • 50% of users liked it
    (240,050 ratings)

The spirit of the mega-hit Ghostbusters (1984) is intentionally recalled with this effects-heavy sci-fi comedy from the same director, Ivan Reitman, co-starring Dan Aykroyd and debuting on the 17th anniversary of the earlier film's release. When a meteor bearing single-celled organisms crashes… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
David Weissman, David Diamond
Genres
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
In Theaters
Jun 8, 2001 Wide
Dreamworks Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • J. Hoberman, Village Voice

    Seems to have been made without a writer.

  • Peter Howell, Toronto Star

    Has more rear-end gags than a toga party at a proctology convention.

  • David Edelstein, Slate

    I laughed -- but mostly to keep from getting depressed about the devolution of mainstream movies.

  • Melanie McFarland, Seattle Times

    There's something weird, and it don't look good.

  • Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

    Flat, rickety and enervated.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Wildaly M


    Wayne Grey: Ka ka, ka ka! Kakaaa! Tukki Tukki! Tukki Tukki! Harry Block: Wayne, I think we've established that "Ka Ka" and "Tukki Tukki" don't work. Those lines always cracks me up!

  • Shawn E


    A fun sci-fi movie that although quite unrealistic, still provides some cool effects and plenty of laughter.

  • Cameron S


    Out of all the popcorn films I have seen recently Evolution has to be my favourite, It is by no means a completely original brilliant piece of cinema but it is a good fast paced comedy to sit back into and enjoy. Duchovny and Jones work well together and the film keeps you laughing… More

  • Lucas M


    A terrible attempt to make a new Ghostbusters. Sometimes fun, but nothing good, silly gags, awful screenplay, Evolution is a weak try to do sucess again with comedy and sci-fi of Reitman. Rotten.

  • Chris W


    This isn't great, but it's a few degrees above better than average, and the effects are cool. It's also pretty funny and clever, and I like the cast. Too bad it's not as good as Reitman's earlier works. He needs to make some more movies. I miss him.

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