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Bedazzled (2000) Rank 5 Reviews
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Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
Bedazzled should be judged very simply. It's not trying to set new precedents, and it's not pretending to be the next Young Frankenstein. It just wants to make you laugh: loudly and with great frequency if possible. Thanks to a ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Flipside Movie Emporium (Rob Vaux)
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Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in 50 First DatesAdam Sandler plays Henry Roth, a marine veterinarian based in Hawaii who loves and leaves mainland tourist babes on a dizzyingly regular basis. When he meets local art teacher Lucy (Drew Barrymore) at a ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Palo Alto Online (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Steve Rhodes
Right now he is pining for Allison, preciously played by Frances O'Connor (MANSFIELD PARK), a woman who has the natural good looks of a shampoo model. Allison works for the same company that he does, and a few years ago he even said something to her ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Steve Rhodes
Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
The two main things that make this film enjoyable are Fraser's various characterizations/make-up jobs, which usually involve a dental prosthesis and a wig, and Hurley's wardrobe changes. The short scenes devoted to his wishes all have drastically ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Film Quips Online (John R. McEwen)
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
ThoughBedazzledis a comedy, it provides some serious information on the nature of good and evil.Mainly that the devil has a really big wardrobe.Playing a sultry Satan, Elizabeth Hurley changes costumes about three times per scene ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
DVD Talk (Earl Cressey)
Bedazzled is a terrific comedy that fans of Fraser, Hurley, or director Ramis should definitely see. Fox has done an amazing job with the DVD; the picture and sound are incredible and the disc boasts an enormous amount of extras. Highly ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at DVD Talk (Earl Cressey)
Good Morning America (Joel Siegel)
The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
The classic English comedy written in 1967 by Peter Cook and starring Cook and Dudley Moore has been Americanized. In other words, it has less deadpan humor, sly wit, and existential comedy and more jokes about penis size. But it is still delicious fun ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at The Movie Mom (Nell Minow)
Homer Yen
She makes an offer that is too hard to refuse. "Seven utterly fabulous wishes for one piddling little soul." There's even an escape clause. If Elliot's wish doesn't go exactly the way he likes, he need only 'beep' her (one guess as to what the ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Homer Yen
Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Bedazzled Laura Clifford Robin Clifford Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) is a socially inept guy who alienates those around him with his overbearing manner, constantly failing when he tries to be hip. He's also had a years-long crush on a co-worker, ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Reeling Reviews (Robin and Laura Clifford)
Wolfpack Productions (Sujit 'Chief' Chawla)
San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
Entertainment Ave! - The Movie Theater
Mr. Showbiz (Cody Clark)
A positively divine comedy. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Mr. Showbiz (Cody Clark)
New York Times (A.O. Scott)
The New York Times (A.O. Scott)
filmcritic.com is not exactly Dazzled
MovieMaze (Thomas Straßer)
A Guide to Current DVD (Aaron Beierle)
Hollywood Jesus Visual Review
Moovees.com (Jay Tierney)
DVD Review e-zine
DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")
Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) is a good guy, but he never seems to attain his goals. He works hard, tries to make friends, and is a very nice person, but girls don't seem to like him that much. Elliot is a very reserved person, but after four years of ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")
Home Theater Info (Doug MacLean)
Dustin Putman
Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) is a gawky computer consultant who is a genuinely nice guy that, nevertheless, is the type of eagertoplease person most people try to avoid having to confront in a conversation. Amid his oddmanout treatment, his one true ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Dustin Putman
JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
An underwhelming remake featuring yet another great comedic turn by Brendan Fraser, a perfect sexy hot tamale role for Elizabeth Hurley, but ultimately too much like a sketch comedy show, rather than a movie. Very little oomph! The idea of this film is ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
Susan Granger
We all want to be loved and respected, but how far are we willing to go to achieve that? Techsupport nerd Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) is a sad, lonely man in search of popularity. Plus, he's totally besotted by a coworker (Frances O'Connor), so ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Susan Granger
Movie Mom's review
The classic English comedy written in 1967 by Peter Cook and starring Cook and Dudley Moore has been Americanized. In other words, it has less deadpan humor, sly wit, and existential comedy and more jokes about penis size. But it is still delicious fun ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Movie Mom's review
Palo Alto Weekly (Jeanne Aufmuth)
Cinema em Cena (Pablo Villaça)
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
I've yet to see the 1967 original Dudley Moore comedy of the same name, but I don't think I'll need to compare the two. Bedazzled is a story that has been countless times before, from Faust onward. This incarnation stars Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Blast ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Empire Magazine [UK]
A neat idea transformed into a light, enjoyable, if hardly world -shattering, confection. It is most notable for the flourishing of Brendan Fraser as a bona fide comedic talent. But very little else. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Empire Magazine [UK]
San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
Fraser and Hurley are terrifically matched for their interplay, and some of the writing is so smart it outclasses the film's cartoonish feel. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at San Francisco Chronicle (Peter Stack)
Movie-Vault.com (Arturo García Lasca)
3 Black Chicks ("The Diva")
Entertainment Insiders (Rusty White)
THE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEW
In a comedy that would generally attract more women than men, guys should be just as willing to attend since a beautiful woman portrays Satan. And not to be glib, but some men will probably identify with the association more than they should. Wink, wink! ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at THE WEEKLY MOVIE REVIEW
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Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
I've yet to see the 1967 original Dudley Moore comedy of the same name, but I don't think I'll need to compare the two. Bedazzled is a story that has been countless times before, from Faust onward. This incarnation stars Brendan Fraser (The Mummy, Blast ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Montreal Film Journal (Kevin N. Laforest)
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Movie Magazine International
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Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Movies 101 (Robert Glatzer)
Variety (Joe Leydon)
The 2000 version is louder, broader and much, much bigger. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Variety (Joe Leydon)
B Fatt. & Lazy Movie Reviews
Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
Fraser is one funny, mixed-up ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Washington Post (Desson Thomson)
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Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
USA Today (Mike Clark)
There's no real dazzle in Bedazzled. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at USA Today (Mike Clark)
FromScript2Screen.com
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)
There's nothing here that's liable to set you pondering metaphysical questions, but Bedazzled is a perfectly reasonable excuse for a none-too-bright Hollywood comedy. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (Philip Martin)
Denver Rocky Mountain News (Robert Denerstein)
Movie Gazette (Gary Panton)
SPLICEDwire (Rob Blackwelder)
FilmHead.com (Matt Heffernan)
Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
In Harold Ramis' remake of Bedazzled, sultry siren Elizabeth Hurley plays the Devil, exchanging the well-groomed suits and Ray-Ban sunglasses favored by Peter Cook in the 1967 British original for a variety of outfits ranging from a skin-tight red ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Q Network Film Desk (James Kendrick)
One Guy's Opinion (Frank Swietek)
Film Monthly (Andrew Lewicky)
Despite its considerable strengths, Bedazzled is a surprisingly flat comedy. Both Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley shine in their roles as lonely tech-support geek and Satan, respectively. Fraser's various character renditions--including an ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Film Monthly (Andrew Lewicky)
cinEncanto (Pablo del Moral)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Blunt Review with Emily Blunt
Well, it's a Brendan Fraser movie - what do you expect? It's pure fluff. He's the Meg Ryan of men. The boy next door who's quirky cute. Then, when he shaves and throws on an Armani, you'd sell your soul for a single serving portion of the man steak sub ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Blunt Review with Emily Blunt
TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
It's quite enjoyable on its own terms. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Peter Berger (--)
TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Quite enjoyable on its own terms. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at TV Guide (Maitland McDonagh)
Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Film Values/Family Values (H. Arthur Taussig)
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (William Arnold)
PreViewed DVD
Sometimes the "idea" of a movie can be better than the movie itself. When I say idea, I mean a particular concept (say a trip to Mars), or a particular cast pairing (e.g., Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt). If you're lucky, the concept or cast chemistry flies ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at PreViewed DVD
El Criticon (Antonio Méndez Casanova)
Boxoffice Magazine
Boxoffice Magazine
Edward Johnson-Ott
"Bedazzled" should have been a corker of a movie. A loose remake of the wellregarded 1967 comedy written by and starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore, the story of a love struck loser who sells his soul in exchange for seven wishes is serviceable enough. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Edward Johnson-Ott
filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
There truly is nothing quite like a Brendan Fraser movie, is there? Encino Man, Dudley Do-Right, Mrs. Winterbourne... these are the films that a generation uses to mark the passage of time.
It's nigh time we added another sparkling gem to the ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at filmcritic.com (Christopher Null)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Bedazzled is a series of assembled miscalculations. Things that Ramis thinks are funny - such as sweat pouring in rivulets off a basketball player's face - don't work, and the saccharine sweet ending strikes the wrong note. Of course, one ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
El resultado final pudo haber sido mucho mejor, de no ser por el meloso final con todo y mensaje moralista de que cada persona debe de estar contenta con quien es en realidad ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Moviola (Jorge Avila Andrade)
ShowBIZ Data
20th Century Fox and Regency Enterprises Present a Trevor Albert Production. A Harold Ramis Film. Produced by Trevor Albert, Harold Ramis; Executive produced by Neil Machlis; Written by Larry Gelbart, Harold Ramis, Peter Toland; Directed by Harold ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at ShowBIZ Data
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Watching "Bedazzled," I was reminded of the ancient newspaper legend about the reporter sent to cover the Johnstown Flood. "God stood on a mountain top," he wrote, "and saw what his flood ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
Brendan Fraser should stop playing the dopey oaf. It comes across as dumb, especially how over-the-top he's playing the role in this particular movie. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Fantastica Daily (Mervius)
DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
Much of the fun, most of the satire, and all of the wit have been removed, leaving us a light, sanitized, pale imitation of the original. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
The Movie Chicks
Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser) works at a computer company as a technical support person. Basically, he's a geek. He is one of those guys who has trouble making friends, even among other computer geeks. None of his co-workers want to hang out ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at The Movie Chicks
efilmcritic.com (Collin Souter)
If Fraser keeps up with performances such as these, he may have a bright future in comedy after all. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at efilmcritic.com (Collin Souter)
Boston Herald (James Verniere)
GamePro.com ("Star Dingo")
Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
The Devil made him do it, and the Devil's a gorgeous she in a revealing red dress. "Bedazzled" is a story about a desperate computer geek who signs away his immortal soul in exchange for seven wishes, which all center around him and a girl from his ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)
It's nowhere near as funny, largely because of an exhaustingly hyperactive performance by Elizabeth Hurley. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at LA Weekly (Ella Taylor)
Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
The problem with seeing two movies in one day - back to back nonetheless - is that one is always going to overshadow the other. Today, while trying to sit through Bedazzled, I hoped that the next movie, Best In Show would be better. While sitting ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Movielocity Movie Reviews (Blake Kunisch)
Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
DigitalVD.de (Christian Schmidtchen)
Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
What the hell
is going on in Hollywood? It seems like we can't get a break from
movies that in one way or another deal with the devil. Back in August,
Kim Basinger made a strong argument in favor of revoking ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Scott's Movie Reviews (Scott Mantz)
ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
From director Harold Ramis, the man behind such well-liked laugh-generating vehicles as Caddyshack and Groundhog Day, comes Bedazzled, a supposed comedy that doubles as a study in mediocrity. Not only is this film persistently unfunny, but it is consisten ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
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Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
Bedazzled (2000) is a light, little movie that entertains on a very shallow level, but never reaches beyond that. If you want to see the same movie done really well, rent the original. On the other hand, if you just want to see Elizabeth Hurley in a ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Three Movie Buffs (Scott Nash)
Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)
It might not measure up to the 1967 original, but now Satan's got sooty pussycat eyes and a kitten-cruel smile. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Salon.com (Stephanie Zacharek)
Film.com (Tom Keogh)
What the film doesn't have, ironically, is a soul. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Film.com (Tom Keogh)
New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
This updated version has the good sense to star Brendan Fraser, who is shaping up as one of our finest romantic-comedy stars. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at New York Daily News (Jami Bernard)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
There are a few laughs in the film, and it's not grating on the nerves. It's a slight, meaningless little movie that drags on too long but provides a medium amount of entertainment. It's not bad enough to belong in hell -- but I'll be damned (get ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
Xiibaro Productions (David Perry)
Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
Well crafted and mindless in the best Hollywood tradition. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Chicago Reader (Jonathan Rosenbaum)
Film.com (John Hartl)
A dumbed-down remake. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Film.com (John Hartl)
Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Walking out of the screening, I was thinking: Elizabeth Hurley for girlfriend, Courtney Love for Satan. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Detroit News (Susan Stark)
Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
Bedazzled – yet another remake of a film that you’d never have thought deserved to be remade – lives up to the first rule, but fails abysmally on the second. It just isn’t all that funny, and the dry spells between laughs are so long that it’s ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
Entertainment Weekly (Steve Daly)
A little more script work, at the very least, should have gone into the manufacture of the black comedy Bedazzled. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Entertainment Weekly (Steve Daly)
Movie Marshal (Jason Szabo)
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Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)
Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Though amusing from moment to moment, is erratic, unfocused and uncertain where it's going. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
If only the movie had the excitement of Hurley's wardrobe. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at eFilmCritic.com (Scott Weinberg)
Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Funny as Fraser is, he can't eliminate those extraneous stunts and special effects, he can't turn a series of scenes into a coherent whole, and he can't steer the film away from its sappy, programmatic ending. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Washington Post (Rita Kempley)
Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
The opposite of memorable. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Charlotte Observer (Lawrence Toppman)
Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Why mess with a good thing? That's the resounding question raised by this Hollywood remake of the 1967 Dudley Moore-Peter Cook British comedy gem. All remakes, in fact, should arouse healthy suspicion at the outset. If, however, the viewer leaves the ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Brendan Fraser was surprisingly funny in George of the Jungle, a film that was much smarter than its dumb brand of humor would have you believe. Fraser is more than capable of delivering a damn good comedy. But, uh, wow, is Bedazzled deadly ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice
Reel.com
Ramis' Bedazzled may be preferable to sitting home alone on a Friday night continually hitting yourself over the head with a hammer — but not by much. Rent Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery. Rent George of the Jungle. Rent the original ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Reel.com
Reel Movie Critic (George Singleton)
Hurley is attractive, but not innately sensuous. She changes clothes more often than she does in a Parisian fashion show. Her British accent wears thin with just too much posing and rolling of the eyes. What's called for here is some slick and twisted ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Reel Movie Critic (George Singleton)
Dallas Observer (Gregory Weinkauf)
The new version by Harold Ramis trots out a load of bargain-rack gags, tarted up with pricey effects for the A.D.D. generation. Woe to those who cannot leave well enough alone. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Dallas Observer (Gregory Weinkauf)
Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Hardly lives up to its name -- bedeviled is more like it. ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
ReelMovieCritic.com (George O. Singleton)
Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
Friday July 28th, 2006 A DVD Review of... Genre : Comedy Cast : Brenda Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'Connor, Miriam Shor, Orlando Jones Synopsis : Remake of the 1970's Dudley Moore movie. A nerdy low-level technical advisor makes a deal with the ...read the complete Bedazzled movie review at Dark Horizons (Garth Franklin)
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