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List Price: $9.98 | | Label: 20th Century Fox
Salesrank: 11609
Released: April 15, 2003 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
The Devil's never been so hot or hilarious! Brendan Fraser is a hapless, love-starved computer technician who falls prey to sinfully sexy Elizabeth Hurley when he agress to sell her his soul in exchange for seven wishes. But the sly Princess of Darkness has more than a few tricks up her... sleeve. And before you can say Fire and Brimstone, Elliot's life becomes a hysterical hell on earth.
Description of Bedazzled:
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
Bedazzled Reviews:
Desperation that leads to hilarity 
2009-10-14 - 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.
This is not about Brendan. 
2009-09-29 - 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)
horrible 
2009-03-06 - 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
2009-03-02 - 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
2009-02-16 - 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.
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