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Steve Myers, a disillusioned ex-lawyer turned fisherman, is
annoyed when his insurance company refuses to pay up when
his boat is destroyed by a bolt of lightning. As this is an
act of God, Myers decides to prove to the world what a farce
the insurance industry is by suing The Almighty's representatives
on Earth...
The
Man Who Sued God is
a romantic comedy that tackles the farce that is the world
of the insurance companies. Anyone who has ever been told
that their policy doesn't cover them for certain acts of God
will relate to this instantly.
Myers
(Billy Connolly) begins suing God as a joke, at the end of
his tether after he has lost everything, he decides he has
nothing to loose and sets out to prove what a sham the whole
"Act of God" clause is. Along the way he catches
the attention of journalist Anna Redmond (Judy Davis) who
is at pains to get back to proper reporting about real issues
and people.
On
the whole this is a comedy of some merit. Connolly is perfect
in the role of the small man, taking on the mighty insurance
companies as well as the various religions. And there are
some wonderfully touching moments.
However,
the conclusion is a little corny which is a shame because
if they'd done away with the religious message at the end,
this would have been a much better film.
It's
also worth mentioning that during the filming of this movie
a tree branch fell on the car of an extra who was unable to
claim from their insurance company as it was deemed an act
of God.
An
enjoyable movie that sees Connolly on top form.
Darren
Rea
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