Bedazzled (2000)

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

Director:

Harold Ramis

Writers:

Peter Cook (based on the motion picture screenplay by), Peter Cook (based on the motion picture story by)

Stars:

Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley, Frances O'Connor

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Brendan Fraser	...	Elliot
Elizabeth Hurley	...	The Devil
Frances O'Connor	...	Alison / Nicole
Miriam Shor	...	Carol / Penthouse Hostess
Orlando Jones	...	Dan / Esteban / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / African Party Guest
Paul Adelstein	...	Bob / Roberto / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / Lincoln Aide
Toby Huss	...	Jerry / Alejandro / Beach Jock / Sportscaster / Lance
Gabriel Casseus	...	Elliot's Cellmate
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

Storyline

Elliot Richardson, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets up with 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 must put her own little twist on each his fantasies.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | lucifer morningstar character | john wilkes booth character | soul | devil | 

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Taglines:

The she devil is giving Elliot seven wishes but not a chance in hell.

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

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

Details

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English Spanish Russian

Release Date:

20 October 2000 (USA)

Also Known As:

Al diablo con el diablo

Filming Locations:

St. Vincent Catholic Church - 621 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$48,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$13,106,526, 22 October 2000, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$37,886,980, 31 December 2001

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$90,383,208, 31 December 2001

Company Credits

Production Co:

Twentieth Century Fox,Regency Enterprises,KirchMedia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SDDS Dolby Digital DTS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

(at around 1h 4 mins) 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.

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Goofs

(at around 1h 24 mins) When Elliot is speaking to Alison for the second time, he is wearing a blue shirt underneath his denim jacket. In the next scene when he confronts Bob his shirt is dark green.

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Quotes

The Devil: Seven utterly fabulous wishes for one piddling, little soul?

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Connections

Features Baraka (1992)

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Soundtracks

Bem, Bem, Maria
Written by Jacques Baliardo, Diego Baliardo (as Maurice Baliardo), Tonino Baliardo, Jahloul Bouchikhi (as Jahloul Douchikhi), Joan Andreu Reyes (as Andre Reyes), Nicolas Reyes and Paul Reyes
Performed by Gipsy Kings
Courtesy of Nonesuch Records
By Arrangement with Warner Special Products
PEM/SINE a division of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.

User Reviews

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!