Bedazzled [Region 2] |  | Director: Harold Ramis
Actors: Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'connor, Miriam Shor, Orlando Jones
Category: DVD
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Rating:  189 reviews
Sales Rank: 205852
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), Russian (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 93 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5039036007498
ASIN: B00005NOM5
Theatrical Release Date: October 20, 2000
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Brendan Fraser stars in Bedazzled as Elliot, a dweebish office worker who yearns for Alison (played by Frances O'Connor from Mansfield Park), a coworker who barely knows he exists. When he blithely says he'd give his soul for Alison, the Devil appears (Elizabeth Hurley, Austin Powers) and says she'll give him seven wishes in exchange. Elliot is dubious at first, but agrees out of desperation. Unfortunately, his every wish always leaves the Devil a little wiggle room. When he asks to be rich and powerful, the Devil turns him into a drug lord beset on all sides. When he asks to be a successful, well-endowed writer, the Devil adds a male lover to the mix. The setup and situations are clever, though Bedazzled doesn't delve into any real moral or theological questions and has a little less bite than the original it's based on (from 1968, starring Dudley Moore and Peter Cook). But it does provide some better comic substance than Fraser has had in most of his previous roles (George of the Jungle, Encino Man). Fraser demonstrated in Gods and Monsters that he could hold his own dramatically with the likes of Brit thespian Ian McKellen, and he's consistently been a charming presence in movies enjoyable (The Mummy) and not so enjoyable (Dudley Do Right). Bedazzled may not give him any more movie-making clout, but it does give his fans something to enjoy. O'Connor is entirely pleasant in her largely straight role, and Hurley fills out her part by delectably filling out a number of revealing outfits. An enjoyable bit of froth. --Bret Fetzer
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 horrible March 6, 2009
D. LOPICCOLO (Michigan)
Probably the best performance ever by Brendan Fraser, and it is still god awful. In fact, seeing him on the cover should have been enough reason to run. I kept watching, waiting for the good part. Never happened. Even Liz Hurley couldn't make this worth looking at.
 A formula film that updates an old idea March 2, 2009
Bradley F. Smith (Miami Beach, FL)
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.
Hellaciously Funny by Director Harold Ramis February 16, 2009
James "Scotman" April (Bakersfield, CA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Harold Ramis [Ghostbusters] put together a fun film with the every boyish Brendan Fraser and the ever hot English actress Elizabeth Hurley as the hellish devil.
Brendan's character is a klutz with not too many social skills who just wants a change. The Devil gives him three wishes -- the first is a cheeseburger -- and the story goes. Elliott goes through some self-discovery and angst as he begins to realize that all he has ever wished for, he already has.
I found the drug cartel one especially funny. I barely remember the Dudley Moore version and so won't attempt a comparison. The comedic timing and music are really well done. Kinda a morality slapstick play!
Commentaries by the actors and director, a "making of" featurette and Spanish subtitles are a light fare for this DVD.
Ghostbusters Double Feature Gift Set (Ghostbusters/ Ghostbusters 2 and Commemorative Book)
 Slick Hollywood formula film->forgettable January 23, 2009
R. Bagula (Lakeside, Ca United States)
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.
 Rates the same as Mannequin January 1, 2009
Robert Holtzmann (St. Louis, MO USA)
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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