Bedazzled
Seen it?2000 | 93 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Ghost or Stardust, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: scary moments. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$90 million worldwide on a $48 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 276K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harold Ramis
- Brendan FraserElliot
- Elizabeth HurleyDevil
- Frances O'ConnorAlison / Nicole
- Miriam ShorCarol / Penthouse Hostess
- Orlando JonesDan / Esteban / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / African Party Guest
- Paul AdelsteinBob / Roberto / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / Lincoln Aide
- Toby HussJerry / Alejandro / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / Lance
- Gabriel CasseusElliot's Cellmate
- Brian Doyle-MurrayPriest
- Jeff DoucetteDesk Sergeant