Bedazzled (2000)

Director:

Harold Ramis

Writers (WGA):

Peter Cook (1967 story)
Peter Cook (1967 screenplay) ...

Release Date:

20 October 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

Tagline:

Meet the Devil. She's giving Elliott seven wishes. But not a chance in Hell.

Plot:

Hopeless dweeb Elliot Richards is granted 7 wishes by the devil to snare Allison, the girl of his dreams, in exchange for his soul.

Plot Keywords:

Devil | Soul | Dream | Contract | Wish

Awards:

1 win & 3 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Dec. 5

10:30 AM

FX

Cast

Brendan Fraser	...	Elliot Richards / Jefe / Mary
Elizabeth Hurley	...	The Devil
Frances O'Connor	...	Alison Gardner / Nicole Delarusso
Miriam Shor	...	Carol / Penthouse Hostess
Orlando Jones	...	Daniel / Dan / Danny / Esteban / Beach Jock / Lamar Garrett / Dr. Ngegitigegitibaba
Paul Adelstein	...	Bob / Roberto / Beach Jock / Bob Bob (Sportscaster #3)
Toby Huss	...	Jerry / Alejandro / Beach Jock / Jerry Turner (Sportscaster #2) / Lance
Gabriel Casseus	...	Elliot's Cellmate / Angel
Brian Doyle-Murray	...	Priest
Jeff Doucette	...	Desk Sergeant
Aaron Lustig	...	Synedyne Supervisor
Rudolf Martin	...	Raoul
Julian Firth	...	John Wilkes Booth
Iain Rogerson	...	Play Actor
Biddy Hodson	...	Play Actor

Also Known As:

Teuflisch (Germany)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for sex-related humor, language and some drug content.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English | Spanish | Russian

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

Malaysia:U | South Korea:15 | Argentina:Atp | Australia:M (DVD rating) | Australia:PG (original rating) | Canada:PG | Chile:TE | Colombia:12 | Denmark:7 | Finland:K-11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIA | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | Norway:11 | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #37797) | Philippines:PG-13 | Iceland:L

Filming Locations:

City Hall - 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, California, USA

Company:

Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation

Trivia:

The math homework that The Devil erases from the blackboard when she is the schoolteacher is Fermat's Last Theorem - Solve for n>2, x^n + y^n = z^n. It was an extremely difficult mathematical problem that was only proved conclusively in the early 1990s, after four hundred years of it stumping the most brilliant mathematical minds in the world. In fact, the theorem states that this equation does not have any solutions. Fermat originally described it in a margin too small to contain his alleged proof. Andrew Wiles did prove it using elliptic curves, a fairly modern mathematical technique.

Goofs:

Continuity: Elliot's McDonald's order includes a large drink, but once outside the restaurant, he clearly is holding a medium size drink.

Quotes:

[Elliot is trying to prove he isn't gay]
Jerry: [as Lance] Oh, this is just sad!
Elliot Richards: Will you shut up, bitch!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Bruce Almighty (2003)

Soundtrack:

Bring Your Lovin'

Not Like The Original, But Pleasant Enough

The 1967 original, starring Dudley Moor and Peter Cook and directed by Stanley Donen was a droll dark comedy that bombed when it was first released to theatres but has developed a very strong cult following over the years. This 2000 version, directed by Harold Ramis is not so much a remake as a latter-day re-imagining of the story. Aside from the basic premise, the two films share little else in common. This new version is a wacky, fast-paced farce that makes up in some giddily amusing moments what it lacks in true wickedness.

Brendan Fraser is perfectly cast as the hapless computer tech who makes a deal with Satan; granted seven wishes in exchange for eventual possession of his soul, we witness each wish he makes as his life becomes a series of colorful and very funny misadventures. Some first-rate make-up and special effects transform Fraser and his world every time he changes wishes. Elizabeth Hurley is extremely fetching and quite likable as the embodiment of Satan, although I wish she'd showed a bit more evilness than glee in her characterization.

All in all, a very entertaining movie that, of course, leaves the door open for a sequel. Bring it on!