Bruce Almighty, simply hilarious

Director Tom Shadyac and stars Jim Carrey and Jennifer Aniston created an instant comedy classic with Bruce Almighty that continues to provide laughs more than 20 years later.

Carrey reaches comedy heaven in arguably his best starring role as a mortal graced - and cursed - with the omnipotent powers of God. His commitment to divinity is unparalleled.

Aniston is perfect as his true love, caught up in his celestial shenanigans, and his romantic banter retains a hilarious spark.

Morgan Freeman brings gravitas as the voice of wisdom who oversees Carrey's antics with bemused sympathy. His scenes are comic gold.

Shadyac's apt direction ensures that maximum use is made of every absurd premise Carrey's Bruce concocts in his quest to understand life's mysteries.

Special mention must go to the late Phil Hartman in a supporting role that defined his career and cemented his comic genius for generations.

While not a work of art, Bruce Almighty achieves comic perfection and retains all its uplifting power on any viewing. Simply divine.

This modern masterpiece of hilarity remains one of the funniest films ever made: the laugh cure for all. A highly recommended medicine.

Bruce Almighty was an undisputed box office smash, garnering $484 million worldwide on a $81 million budget,