Fresh
Much of the writing is genuinely clever, and the really big laughs are ignited with crowd-pleasing frequency.
Joe Leydon, Variety
Bedazzled
Meet the Devil. She's giving Elliott seven wishes. But not a chance in Hell.
2000 · 1h 33m · PG-13
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Directed by
Harold Ramis
Overview
Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.
Director and cast
- Harold Ramis Director
- Brendan Fraser as Elliot
- Elizabeth Hurley as The Devil
- Frances O'Connor as Alison
- Orlando Jones as Daniel/Dan/Danny, Esteban, Beach Jock, Lamar Garrett, Dr. Ngegitigegitibaba
- Miriam Shor as Carol / Penthouse Hostess
- Paul Adelstein as Bob/Roberto/Beach Jock
- Toby Huss as Jerry/Alejandro/Beach Jock/Jerry Turner
- Gabriel Casseus Cast
- Brian Doyle-Murray Cast
- Jeff Doucette Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
50%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Most of these sketches devolve -- with apologies to the esteemed Mr. Darwin -- into schoolyard sniggering as fast as drool runs down a chin.
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Fresh
Delivers laughs at a rather more than intermittent rate, and Elizabeth Hurley is a fun devil.
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
Fresh
A positively divine comedy.
Cody Clark, Mr. Showbiz
Fresh
Outrageous fun.
A.O. Scott, New York Times
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