Look who approves of 'Bruce Almighty'

"'Bruce Almighty' is an extremely funny movie," writes Sister Rose Pacatte in The Tidings, the weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Far from being offended by Jim Carrey's antics and the presence of Morgan Freeman playing God, she recommends the film to Catholics.

"Yes, the crass bathroom and body-parts humor is there and this may annoy and offend some sensibilities. The film's perspective is male with little feminine awareness, rather typical of [director Tom] Shadyac's work - so far. But for all its potential minus points, the scale tips to the plus side because it is a positive - and entertaining - witness to the attributes of God who is present to creation and who cares about humanity."