Evolution is a 2001 American science fiction comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, Julianne Moore, and Ted Levine. The film follows a group of scientists who must stop a race of rapidly evolving alien creatures from destroying the Earth.
The film begins when a meteor crashes in the Arizona desert. A fire-fighting cadet, two college professors, and a geeky but sexy government scientist work against an alien organism that has been rapidly evolving since its arrival on Earth inside the meteor.
The scientists soon discover that the aliens are evolving at an alarming rate, and they must find a way to stop them before they destroy the Earth. The film follows the scientists as they race against time to save the world, while also dealing with their own personal problems and relationships.
Evolution is a fun and entertaining film with a lot of heart. It is a good choice for fans of science fiction, comedy, and action.
The film was a commercial success, grossing over $98 million in worldwide box office sales. It was praised for its humor, its special effects, and its performances. The film was also nominated for several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
Cast
- David Duchovny as Colonel (Ret.) Dr. Ira Kane
- Julianne Moore as Dr. Allison Reed
- Orlando Jones as Professor Harry Phineas Block
- Seann William Scott as Wayne Grey
- Ted Levine as Brigadier General Russell Woodman
- Ethan Suplee as Deke Donald
- Michael Bower as Danny Donald
- Pat Kilbane as Officer Sam Johnson
- Ty Burrell as Colonel Flemming
- Dan Aykroyd as Governor Lewis[3]
- Katharine Towne as Nadine
- Gregory Itzin as Barry Cartwright
- Ashley Clark as Lieutenant Cryer
- Stephanie Hodge as Jill Mason
- Kyle Gass as Officer Drake
- Sarah Silverman as Denise
- Jerry Trainor as Tommy
- Miriam Flynn as Grace
- Steven Gilborn as Judge Guilder
- Richard Moll as Fire Training Inspector
- Tom Davis and Gary Kent as the Governor's Aides
- Mary Pat Gleason as a Customer
- John Cho as a Student
Director: Ivan Reitman
Writers: Don Jakoby David Diamond David Weissman
Box Office Gross: $98,376,292
Distributor: Dreamworks
Release Date: June 8, 2001