 "Desperation that leads to hilarity" | 2009-10-14 |
| - Reviewed By orbmagnet |
| This remake was made back in 2000, and I should have watched it in the theaters because it's very VERY hilarious! Brendan Fraser plays Elliot Richards, a man who doesn't have the nerve to ask a woman out but is desperate in doing so. That's when the Devil comes in. Played by Elizabeth Hurley, the Devil gives him seven wishes, but only if Elliot trades his soul in return. And as Elliot makes his wishes, hilarity ensues. There are tons of sight gags and some wordplay going around, and they made me laugh numerous times. Hurley was a surprise as Satan himself: she acts with charisma and wit, and her English accent adds to the much sophisticated appearance. Fraser always does well in comedies, and here he gives his usual great performance. I haven't seen the original 1967 version yet, but when I get the chance, I hope it's as funny and heartwarming as the remake. |
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 "This is not about Brendan." | 2009-09-29 |
| - Reviewed By alfavil |
| All of the reviews i have read so far ignore the fact that this double set is about AN ORIGINAL and ITS REMAKE. I saw the original when it came out and it stuck to my mind as one of the most anti-clerical, no target-barred (including Hollywood) movies ever to come out of Britain. Dudley Moore and Peter Cook are a perfect comedy team, and their chemistry is unbelievable. Compare with Hollywood's version: a female bimbo in red as the Devil, and hapless Brendan Frazer, who happens to be a fine comedy actor, stuck in a movie totally devoid of ideological satire. I love both versions, the British as a thinking man's movie( 5 stars) and Hollywood's as mindless fast food fare (3 stars, and only for Brendan) |
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| "A formula film that updates an old idea" | 2009-03-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1TEMNM9ZEOLJ6 |
| The devil grants you wishes if you agree to 'sell your soul.' How often has that been made into some kind of movie or book or TV show? Still this one works quite well, thanks to Elizabeth Hurley and the comic talents of Brendan Fraser whose various makeups here are impressive and entertaining. Best are the Colombian drug lord and the NBA star, though all are pretty entertaining. Naturally, getting his wishes granted turns into a nightmare. The fun is seeing just how much of a nightmare. Watch this. |
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 "Slick Hollywood formula film->forgettable" | 2009-01-23 |
| - Reviewed By tftn@earthlink.net |
In the past The Devil And Daniel Webster and you could meet the devil at the crossroads and become a famous musician
by selling your soul.
Having met some of the people in Hollywood, it is like
they don't need the devil, you know?
Dan Brown, of da Vinci code fame, went there and failed to sell his soul in the music business.
I saw this right after it came out on TV: I forgot it.
You pretty much watch it and then, forget it.
Next time you see it, the movie is pretty much brand new...
forgettable. |
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 "Rates the same as Mannequin" | 2009-01-01 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2JFWJNOBYWLV6 |
I give it 2 1/2 stars because it has some redeeming, feel good things going on at the end. About the same as another goofball teen flick set in San Francisco with the sexy female who engages in sexy play acting with the goofy male lead, and does magical things - Mannequin. So if you think Mannequin is great, then you'll love this. Switcher, you are one sick puppy!
The plot is somewhat similar to the original 1967 Bedazzled (which I would rate at 4 stars), but without the witty, funny dialog. And without Peter Cook's thought-provoking theological musings, or Dudley Moore's whimsical musical scoring. So the newer version of Bedazzled resembles the original in title only. And there's a big difference between a goofball teen flick and a classic witty black comedy. It's sort of like Stripes made up to follow the same plot as Dr. Strangelove. |
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| "Seven wishes? I only need one and it's Elizabeth Hurley!" | 2008-08-28 |
| - Reviewed By allen16 |
I recorded this movie on my DVR mainly because it was in HD and I had never gotten around to seeing it. It was really a pleasant surprise. I am not a fan of Brendan Fraser by any means, but he pulled off a bunch of characters and showed more of an acting range than I knew he had. The real star of the show is the devil herself. Elizabeth Hurley looks amazing in her many (and I do mean many) sexy outfits. Her face and body alone are worth watching for the 90 minutes, but her acting holds up good as well.
Bedazzled isn't a great movie, or even a really good one, but there is enough humor and eye candy to keep almost anyone entertained.
3 and 1/2 out of 5 stars |
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