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• Actors: Jeff Doucette, Julian Firth, Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Aaron Lustig
• Directors: Harold Ramis
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: 20th Century Fox
• DVD Release Date: April 15, 2003
• Run Time: 93 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (189 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00003CXKJ
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,848 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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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

Product Description
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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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First-Rate Comedy, April 8, 2004

By	D. Mikels "It's always Happy Hour here" (Skunk Holler) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Bedazzled (2000) / Fox Selections [VHS] (VHS Tape)

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

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!, January 28, 2007

By	Kayla P. "The Magnificent" (Republic of Texas) - See all my reviews

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".

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 'Bedazzled' (20th Century Fox) Running time: 93 minutes, April 1, 2005

By	Mike Reed (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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.