Bedazzled
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Movie Reviews of Bedazzled
Movie Review: Jooolie Anndrewws!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I knew if I kept repeating that phrase enough this great comedy would finally be released on DVD! For that swinging 60's London scene, it just doesn't get any better than this flick. The entire cast is amazing, including the multi-talented, many faceted Eleonor Bron, who never got the stardom she deserved. Also, the two music scenes in this film are fantastic and the dialogue throughout is dead clever. And... the movie does make you think. Take careful notes; if the devil ever shows up in your house, make sure you have written every last detail of your biggest wishes to the point where there can be no possible loophole for you to end up the wrong gender or ... you know, a fly on the wall.
As for the great Peter Cook and Dudley Moore... guys; whatever spiritual sphere you happen to be residing in right now, thank you heaps for making such a DAMN GOOD COMEDY!
Movie Review: This DVD release "fills me with inertia!"
Summary: 5 Stars
"Bedazzled" is my personal favorite film, and although it is not always laugh-out-loud funny, it consistently surprises the viewer with its wit and theological discussions regarding the nature of the feud between God and the Devil. The plot involves the plight of Stanley Moon (played to nerdy perfection by Dudley Moore) who works at Wimpy's hamburger stand and longs after his co-worker Margaret Spencer (Eleanor Bron). After reviewing his personal situation in life, Moon decides that suicide is his only option. At the last second the Devil walks in (played by Peter Cook at his best) and offers Stanley seven wishes in exchange for his soul. Hopefully, this DVD will do this film justice with some nice special features. At the very least, it gives the viewer an intriguing option to the woefully mediocre remake. And remember the magic words: "Julie Andrews!"Movie Review: Faust fun
Summary: 5 Stars
Extraordinary cult movie that is worth a dozen other items that bear that ever-hyped classification. This one is a sophisticated, witty and truly unique, the work of director Stanley Donen, completed the same year as TWO FOR THE ROAD, another near-perfect film.
This is a variation on the Faust legend with a lot of mid 60's allusions, some of which may date the film.
Outrageous humor from the team of Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, rivals THE WRONG BOX, their classic from the year previous to this.
The American films of Moore are totally putrid in comparison with this thing; this humor is adult but no one farts or curses. And it is light years ahead of the remake with Brendan Fraser, which turns the devil into a woman, expanding the Raquel Welch cameo in gargantuan proportions.
Really worthwhile.
Movie Review: Peter Cook & Dudley Moore at their finest
Summary: 5 Stars
Bedazzled is easily the finest thing either Peter Cook or Dudley Moore have done in their careers. The subject matter is timeless - a poor misguided schlub strikes a deal with the Devil with less than desirable consequences. The writing & characterizations are flawless and done with wit and empathy. Eleanor Bron is incredibly sexy as Dudley Moore's object of desire (not to mention the stunning Rachel Welch as one of Peter Cook's ahem..."henchmen"). The musical numbers are incredible as is the score (composed by Dudley Moore). This film is funnier and more authentically psychedelic than both Austin Powers movies combined and dare I say that one's filmic education is not truly complete without at least one viewing of this film.Movie Review: A perfect film
Summary: 5 Stars
I can only hope that people never confuse this hard-faceted gem with the dreadful (in fact worst ever) remake. The star of the film is the chemistry between long-time comedy partners Cooke and Moore, and the supporting star is the script, which is intelligent, thought provoking, and hilarious. There are sight gags (nuns on trampolines!), slapstick, and more wit than the whole run of Fawlty Towers. The "sacrilege" in this film is the blasphemy of a monk, the questions of a true believer, and it's clear that Authority may be infuriating, but it is not unwise, just as evil may be foolish, but it is not petty. Forget Raquel on the cover: the film is about the vanity of human wishes and the folly of the divine comedy.