The Man Who Sued God

I am a great fan of Billy Connolly anyway, so I knew I would like it before I even started watching it. Actually I had seen about half of it several years ago, but who ever put it in american format had done a poor job of it, and with a great deal of difficulty, we got half way through it. I was a little reluctant to spend the money to see the rest of it, figuring I could guess at the ending. Well, I never had. I wasn't even come close. Wow!

This is a brilliant film, well worth buying, one that will be watched many times

The film was strangely logical and the conclusion totally unexpected.Wife had trouble with the Aussie accents, and the sound volume would jump from too hard to hear to extra loud, so keep the remote handy as you need the adjust the volume up and down thru-out the movie. Leaves you with a good feeling unless you're an insurance agent or a man of "the cloth".

And so does the dog!I saw this a few years ago, and have always wanted it, if to do nothing more, than play it for all my crazed lawyer relatives. Had 'em on the floor!

As usual, Amozon folks always seem to come through when I'm looking for a treasure that has a "few years" on it. They've done it again with this Billy Connolly gem.

Delivered on time, Product as described. Funny Movie

Super funny movie.

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This is a great comedy I enjoyed watching it on a number of occasions in the past. I bought this film thirteen years ago and only now do I realise it has no subtitles. ; ( If a new purchase did subtitles I would buy it, but I see that it does not. Obviously Billy's voice is loud and clear. I'm watching it now and if anyone wants to have a good laugh in these difficult times it is worth buying it.

To coin a phrase - 'And now for something completely different'! This is a highly entertaining, fine-tuned Rom/Com among the best of its genre. I have the impression this is a 'custom made' role for Billy Connolly and he plays the character with much relish, zest and his customary zeal as the man who decides 'To Sue God' after his fishing boat is destroyed by a fluke lightning bolt and the insurance company, concerned, steadfastly refuse to pay out, as the highly unfortunate and most regrettable loss of his boat [hence his livelihood] is declared an 'Act of God'. It is a film that goes along at a jolly pace and the storyline soon has you in the corner of Billy Connolly and his journalist associate Jenny Davis, who form an ulikely alliance, as they strive to achieve justice, not only for the loss of his [beloved] fishing boat but for all the other parties who have lost homes, livelihoods, property and suffered heavy financial losses due to the 'Act of God' cited in the insurance policies.A number of the scenes are absolutely classic Billy Connolly and this content would not, perhaps, be to the taste of the viewer who would be grossly offended by Mr. Connolly's traditional and highly prolific use of numerous expletives but as is amply demonstrated by his usual manner he somehow executes and manages to carry it all off with his customary aplomb and found these scenes to be among the most hilarious!In the main a light-hearted, fun, frolic that proves heart-warming and uplifting as the film concludes with a touching scene in the courtroom. This film, I believe, makes its point well and there are good moral messages underpinning the plot of the story. If you should be looking for some escapism and are in the mood to get back at the 'system' this would be a higly entertaining and amusing movie to put on, to sit back, watch, relax and enjoy!

What's not to love about Billy Connolly? That café scene has to go down as one of history's great comic sketches—and if the leading lady wouldn't stop a clock at a hundred yards by glancing at it she'd slow it down, but you know something? Her character makes you feel for her and since the film was made her hairstyle has become very fashionable (we call it 'chewed by rats').For the serious reader of reviews: this movie opens cans of worms on several fronts involving religion, ethics, morality, big business and The Law—if the church is God's agent on Earth (His representative) and if a disaster is blithely written off by the insurers as an "act of God" ... then why NOT be able to (through His many agencies) sue God?The only fault in my mind was the 'cop out' towards the end, but even then the end is a satisfying wrap up to an enjoyable movie.

A funny and intelligent film written by the delightful Billy Connolly. The pratogonist Steve Myers, played by Connolly has his beloved boat sunk by lightening. Despite his `comprehensive' insurance, Myers is told that he won't be covered, because the sinking was `an act of God'. After reacting ever so slightly badly to this news, Connolly decides to sue God for sinking his boat, or rather the Churches; `God's representatives on Earth'.A shaky premise for the court case is supported well by good acting and well written characters, who develop through the movie. Viewers are likely to sympathise with Myers and enjoy the story. The movie is light hearted, easygoing and well humoured. It's a good idea to view the trailer before buying, though I feel it's a really good film.Parents should take guidance from the certificate rating.

This is simply a superb film all round.It has everything...joy, sadness,romance, enmity but most of all a superb performance from Billy Connolly. A common story line where the 'little man' takes on the huge corporation but still hugely unique in its own way.Its brilliant the way the story challenges an accepted tenet of insurance law...namely 'an act of God'.Billy is excellently supported by Judy Davis and the other lesser known actors all give good performances. An excellent heart warming film even if a small bit cheesey.Thoroughly recommended!