Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #207117 in DVD
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English, Russian, Spanish
• Running time: 93 minutes

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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

From The New Yorker
Elizabeth Hurley, the model-actress, makes a fine, vampy Devil. Her eyes gleam with sinister intent, but her mouth seems to be a problem: she's always spitting her words. Did someone not hold the mike close enough? Brendan Fraser plays the office alpha geek who sells his soul for fame, fortune, and (he hopes) love, and he keeps up a funny stammering act through his various incarnations; after he's transformed into "the most emotionally sensitive man in the world," his lip quivers uncontrollably at every sunset. With quick dialogue and plentiful visual puns, the director Harold Ramis and the writer Larry Gelbart manage to breathe some life into an old, old story, but it's just a puff. -Michael Agger
Copyright © 2006 The New Yorker

Customer Reviews

First-Rate Comedy
Way, way too many comparisons to the original version of this film, which is a shame: BEDAZZLED stands wonderfully and beautifully on its own merits. Directed by comedic genius Harold Ramis, this is a fast-paced, well-crafted, highly imaginative, hilarious film. Heck, even my accountant laughs at this one, which is saying something.

Based on the tried and true Faustian theme of selling one's soul to the devil, BEDAZZLED introduces us to hapless Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser), whose mediocre existence revolves around getting Alison, an attractive coworker (played by Frances O'Connor) to notice him, let alone go out with him. In desperation, Elliot offers to sell his soul to obtain Alison's affection, and the devil responds.

But this isn't just any ol' devil. This is a heart-palpitating, traffic stopping, bark at the moon Elizabeth Hurley, who makes a most lusty Lucifer, and who wears enough revealing outfits to pack a heart trauma center. Hurley's devil is seductive, playful, and of course delightfully wicked. She grants Elliot seven wishes to win over Alison, but she's ingenious enough to turn each optimistic wish into a disaster. For example: Elliot wishes to be a rich and powerful businessman, married to Alison; the devil grants his wish, only Elliot is a South American drug lord, hated by his wife and under siege from all sides. Each wish--no matter how carefully Elliot thinks he has covered all the bases--blows up in his face, to the blissful delight of the viewer.

What really impressed me was Fraser himself. Before seeing this film, I had placed the actor into the Stallone category of mutton heads, but Fraser very pleasantly surprised. His role required a wide range of diversity--from a blockheaded NBA superstar to an intellectual bestselling author--and Fraser not only pulls it off, he's incredibly funny in the process. He helps make BEDAZZLED absolutely bedazzling. . .along with Hurley's legs.
--D. Mikels

Magnificent!
I was actually moved to tears by the sublime beauty of this magnificent film. Brendan Frasier is obviously a master of the acting arts, and his performance conveys a subtlety that is hardly ever found in serious dramas much less brilliantly made comedies like this one. The directing, acting,and writing are a model for all comedies. I think Hurley may be the most gifted and delightful comedic actress I have ever seen, with the possible exception of Julia Roberts. I also want to add a personal note.This film spoke to me. It moved my soul.In fact, it had a huge impact on my life.After watching this movie I indeed realized that everything is nothing. Buy this movie. It is well worth your time and money.Sit down and watch it with your family, and celebrate the greatness that is "Bedazzled".

'Bedazzled' (20th Century Fox) Running time: 93 minutes
Review no.158.Have never been able to understand why so many movie fans that I've run across hate this flick.A few I know like totally refused to ever even watch it.I thought it was great!A year after this was released,I saw the 1967 original with Dudley Moore and Peter Cooke.In my most humble opinion,it was lame.'Bedazzled' is sort of a tear-jerker in a way when you see it for the first time.The Devil(Elizabeth Hurley)comes to help office geek Elliot Richards(Brendan Fraser)romance and win over his beloved heart throb,Alison(Frances O'Conner)who,of course he can NEVER have.Problem is Richards must sign a very thick contract that entitles him to seven wishes to get WHATEVER he wants in exchange for his soul.The Devil,needless to say does everything in her power to 'screw' things up for him.My favorite scenes are 1)When he's on the beach romancing Alison as THE 'most' sensitive man in the world and starts to cry about the dolphin's potential danger,2)When Richards is teasing his co-worker(s) in the office and being REALLY annoying and 3)When he's in the police station trying to convince the police chief that the devil made him go insane the way he has.A lot of laughs here.Recommended.