- Actors: Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'Connor, Miriam Shor, Orlando Jones
- Directors: Harold Ramis
- Writers: Harold Ramis, Dudley Moore, Larry Gelbart, Peter Cook, Peter Tolan
- Producers: Harold Ramis, Michael Haley
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Subtitles: English, Spanish
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Fox Video
- Release Date: April 15 2003
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (134 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003CXKJ
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#10,261 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #6 in DVD > Comedy > Comedy Stars > Brendan Fraser
- #13 in DVD > Comedy > Comedy Directors > Harold Ramis
- #86 in DVD > Comedy > Satire
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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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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.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed it,
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This review is from: Bedazzled [Special Edition] (Widescreen) (DVD)
Selling your soul to the devil has been a theme in a couple of moives. This modern tale of it isn't that bad and is actually pretty good thanks to smart writing, a great director, and good casting.Elliot Richards(Fraser) is the love desperate nerd that everybody hates. He is to nice and gets annoyinig from the simple fact that he trys to hard. He has the hots for a woman at work Allison(O'Connor) who barely even knows he's there. He wants her desperately so he says to God he'd do almost anything for her. The next thing you know The Devil(Hurley) is there offering Elliot a chance to get Allison. The deal is simple. Elliot will get the Devil his soul in exchange for seven wishes. Elliot is reluctant at first to the proposition but after some clever temptations by the devil he buckles in and says yes to her. The next thing you know he is making wishes and the devil is fulfilling them with some nasty and quite devilish tricks. Now Elliot must decide if this is really the path he wants to take and if these wishes are all that they are cracked up to be. Brendan Fraser is good in this movie. This guys movies are usually hit or miss and this one is a hit. I don't like it as much as say the Mummy series or Blast from the Past, but this is a good movie. Fraser is fantastic when he acts out the wishes. He's so funny when he's the Colombian drug lord speaking his Spanish. He's great in the movie and you can tell he really had some fun making this movie. Elizabeth Hurley is breath taking in the film. This is one of the most gorgeous and flawless woman in the world and in ways she carries this movie. She is very tempting and I like how they casted her as the devil instead of some sweet talking con artist man. She's so hot in the film and she's just awesome. If you like Elizabeth Hurley you have to go and watch this film. Harold Ramis has given himself another good film. This guy is a clever writer and it shows in the film. The movie was also clever in the way that he includes all of Elliots co-wokers from the beginning of the film in the wishes. He's a smart director and really is underrated in the business. He needs to make more movies because most of the ones he's made are great. Bedazzled is a good movie and it's easy to find cheap. If your looking for a good pop corn movie this one is it. It has a good moral ending that I don't think will offend anybody. Go see Bedazzled and be prepared for a devilish good time.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
The Rock Star Scene is on the DVD.,
By Larry (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bedazzled [Special Edition] (Widescreen) (DVD)
This was a fun movie. I just wanted to add that the rock star bit is included on the dvd. It is hidden. It is hilarious, however not for the kiddies. It has drug use, the F-word is used often and simulated sex. How to find it?From the disc's main menu, go to 'Special Features' , then select 'more' to get to the second page of the special features. Press the right arrow, and a 'little devil' will appear on Elizabeth Hurley's shoulder. Press enter or Play, and the deleted scene will play. It is about 10 minutes long.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Be-Damned Boring,
By A Customer
This review is from: Bedazzled [Special Edition] (Widescreen) (DVD)
The movie starts off about a dorky guy (Brendan Fraser) in which his whole office staff detests him. He tries to make plans to go to the bar, but everyone says that they are busy. So he goes anyways and discovers that his so called "friends" are there. He becomes discrated when he sees Allison, and his friends convince him to go of. She too soon becomes bored. Thats when he is lead to "The Devil" (Elizabeth Hurley) who talks in into signing a contract which would make him famous and get his "dream girl". the only catch is he has to give up his soul. Elliot signs the contract and is entitled to 7 wishes. All of his wishes involve Allison with him using different emotions. None of the wishes are successful because the devil does something retarded/stupid to ruin them so Elliot can hurry and make another wish. I don't want to ruin the end (even though it is just as bad as the whole movie itself.) I wouldn't recommend this movie becuase it is easy to get confused, as it has no direct story line. I would say that it is one of those movies you see once and enjoy it, but is a waste of money to own.
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