Evolution

A meteorite hits Earth causing the accelerated evolution of an alien life form.

This is a silly comedy with some enjoyable moments.

Evolution attempts to cash in on some established formula, such as the spectacle-driven comedy of Ghostbusters, David Duchovny hunting aliens in a buddy-buddy double act with comedian Orlando Jones, and the likes of Jullianne Moore and Sean William Scott also at the peak of their popularity.

As with all comedy, it's beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so it depends on your sense of humour as to how much you will take from Evolution. There is nothing sophisticated about it, but if you appreciate a bit of light goofiness, involving relatively juvenile characters blundering through an extreme situation you might enjoy. You need a healthy appreciation for jokes involving the anus to get the most out of it.

Duchovny leads it well with a fairly charming performance and displays some nice touches of humour. Fans of 'The X-Files' should have fun.

Jones has most of the best lines and delivers them perfectly. The hospital scene is easily the funniest part of the movie.

Scott feels shoehorned into the story to cash in on his popularity at the time. He has some good manic energy, but for me crosses the line into the realm of annoying.

Moore has little to do other than a few slapstick moments and play an attractive love interest.

The visuals were top drawer at the time of production, but the CGI looks slightly dated on contemporary viewing. It's not bad enough to spoil the experience.