The Man Who Sued God (DVD) > Reviews

Advantages: connelly
Disadvantages: cheesy moments

...[Steve Myers], who has left the rat race, borrowed money from his ex-wife’s partner to buy a boat, and is now fishing for a living. Myers’ boat is struck by lightning and destroyed during a storm which he witnesses. This leaves Myers with a loan to repay and no way of making a living. When he tries to claim on his insurance they use the Act of God clause to get out of coughing up. Myers then embarks on a crusade, with the help of journalist Anna ... Read review

Advantages: Billy Connolly
Disadvantages: Slightly weak, unusual casting

...story by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a rather interesting take on the classic "Act of God" clause that is the curse of so many insurance policies. The film is a low-budget Australian production, so to say I'm a little confused as to why Billy appears in it would be an understatement. Billy is Scottish. His brother, ex-wife, daughter and every other character in the film is Australian. Equally, Billy is the only really big name to ... Read review

Advantages: Billy Connely as an "almost" disciplined actor.
Disadvantages: Not the stand up side splitting laugh you might think.

...purpose other than to challenge the censors to say he could'nt do it. Billy of course did and made himself extremely sucessful into the bargain. The DVD, "The man who sued God" is almost the perfect platform and story line, for Billy to show that he possesses acting skills well above average and suits his character, allowing him to deride authority and poke fun at institutions that need to be brought down to earth from time to time. The film ... Read review

Advantages: Billy Connelly, at times - clever dialogue
Disadvantages: predictable, drawn out

...for watching this film were the words "Billy Connelly". He is one of the funniest stand up commedians of all time, but sadly, i think it should stay that way, and not venture out into the world of films. I had good hopes for this film when i heard about it, and it should have been a good film, but whether it was the director of the film, or Connelly's interpretation of the script, it doesnt all seem to fit together. the basic plot is Steve ... Read review

Advantages: comedy
Disadvantages: none

i called this article the great debate because i see where the guy is coming from when he sews god because of his insurance. basicly the plot is that this guys boat gets hit by lightening and he goes to claim of the insurance but they reject him under the circumstances of "An act of GOD" he finds this an outrage but the insurance company kicks him out and just say sorry. anyway now this guy has an idea as he can not get money from insurance that ... Read review