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As one of many in the ongoing trend of resurrecting old TV shows and turning them into contemporary Hollywood product, Bewitched tries awfully hard to distinguish itself. It succeeds in lots of surprising ways, not least of which is the star power brought by Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. Even if they don't create the kind of romantic chemistry that would have elevated the already high concept, they act as delightful foils to each other, but more often to themselves. The conceit of this Bewitched is that it's a self-reflexive look at the entertainment business, with Ferrell playing Jack Wyatt, an actor starring in an updated version of the classic TV show. Out of favour with the Hollywood elite and desperately in need of a hit, he insists on an unknown to play Samantha, as he wants the show to be about him, since if something doesn't come his way soon, he's going to be hearing a lot of no's, despite the yes-men surrounding him. While his agent gets him the "unknown Samantha" deal, it's Jack himself who discovers his own leading lady in the delightful figure of Isabel Bigalow, who possesses just the right nose wiggle, not to mention other wiggles.
But wouldn't you know it, Isabel really is a witch, and exactly the kind of "good" witch trying to rely less on her magical powers that Samantha Stevens was back in her "real" world. Instead of a cranky mother like Endora, Isabel has a distinguished father, Nigel who lurks around her as a constant reminder that she can't be who she's not, and she certainly can't be the star of some zany TV show. As the plot thickens and the movie's reflexivity grows more convoluted, Nigel falls for the non-witch actress who plays Endora, and Jack and Isabel fall for each other. Here's where the Ferrell/Kidman gel doesn’t quite become aspic, but her perkiness and his goofiness are more than enough to make the entirety of the proceedings a delectable trifle. Director Nora Ephron has fun skewering her own business in the script she co-wrote with her sister Delia, and her eye for quality craft makes everything sparkle as it should. Even if we have yet to see the definitive remake of an old TV show on the big screen, at least Bewitched is well more than run-of-the-mill as so many adaptations have been, and so many will be.-- Ted Fry
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Adam
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You can't compare this movie to the television series because in a way it's nothing like it. I thought when I went to see the film that it was going to be just like the television series, Samantha and Darren are a happy couple but the problem is she's a witch, Darren knows it, her mother keeps getting involved in the relationship and mad chaos begins in each episode.
But the film is actually about Will Ferrel wanting to remake Bewitched and when he finds Nicole Kidman in a book shop he thinks this is the girl to play Samantha in the remake of Bewitched. What he doesn't know is that Samantha really is a witch and when she overhears how the horrid Will Ferrel is just using her to make his way back into the limelight, she decides to put her magical powers to good use and seeks revenge on Ferrel with very funny results.
The beggining is slow, I have to admit, and at times the storyline does drag a little but if you stick with it I think you'll be pleased and amused towards the end.
But if you are expecting a movie remake of the Bewitched television series, this, sadly, isn't.
But the film is actually about Will Ferrel wanting to remake Bewitched and when he finds Nicole Kidman in a book shop he thinks this is the girl to play Samantha in the remake of Bewitched. What he doesn't know is that Samantha really is a witch and when she overhears how the horrid Will Ferrel is just using her to make his way back into the limelight, she decides to put her magical powers to good use and seeks revenge on Ferrel with very funny results.
The beggining is slow, I have to admit, and at times the storyline does drag a little but if you stick with it I think you'll be pleased and amused towards the end.
But if you are expecting a movie remake of the Bewitched television series, this, sadly, isn't.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
...and aren't you glad? Really? A remake of the original would be a travesty!
Kidman is luminous as always and very funny in moments as a witch who wasn't allowed to watch Bewitched when she was growing up.
Caine is fab. Farrell is bearable. There are some great supporting actors.
This ISN'T an especially clever movie, but it has some wonderful moments (the scene where, in her reading, Kidman's character abandons the script and comes out which such classics as needing a licence for a poisoned apple, is great fun, and Kidman discovering things like ring-pull cans etc is thoroughly charming).
The weak point IMO is that Farrel is essentially rather unlikable and irritating, and really not very funny at all. Some great supporting actors and the fabulous Kidman make it a bearable little romcom which will bring back good memories of Montgomery and co in the original (and best). It isn't the greatest movie out there, but for a night in with the girls and some harmless fun, I've seen a LOT worse! Some good giggles, some interesting extras... I wouldn't recommend paying more than a fiver for it, but it's a little bit of fluffy fun that's not nearly as bad as it's made out to be. PLUS - it will make you want to see the originals again :)
Kidman is luminous as always and very funny in moments as a witch who wasn't allowed to watch Bewitched when she was growing up.
Caine is fab. Farrell is bearable. There are some great supporting actors.
This ISN'T an especially clever movie, but it has some wonderful moments (the scene where, in her reading, Kidman's character abandons the script and comes out which such classics as needing a licence for a poisoned apple, is great fun, and Kidman discovering things like ring-pull cans etc is thoroughly charming).
The weak point IMO is that Farrel is essentially rather unlikable and irritating, and really not very funny at all. Some great supporting actors and the fabulous Kidman make it a bearable little romcom which will bring back good memories of Montgomery and co in the original (and best). It isn't the greatest movie out there, but for a night in with the girls and some harmless fun, I've seen a LOT worse! Some good giggles, some interesting extras... I wouldn't recommend paying more than a fiver for it, but it's a little bit of fluffy fun that's not nearly as bad as it's made out to be. PLUS - it will make you want to see the originals again :)
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I am a sucker for the odd rom-com, and generally love Will Ferrell's sweet silliness and Nicole Kidman's versatile acting skills. This movie, however, was a complete waste of time. It's not funny, or clever, or even vaguely entertaining. Nicole Kidman appears to be trying to act like Marilyn Monroe, which she does very badly. Her character is supposed to be a gutsy airhead type, but she comes across more as being grossly childlike and unlikeable. Will Ferrell's character is inconsistent and therefore it is difficult to buy the character's transformation. Please do not waste your valuable time or money on this film. This is the first movie I have ever felt so strongly about that I felt I should warn people away from it. Take heed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
a brilliant film well played out, whether you liked the old version of Bewitched or not this will not disappoint, so funny and great for all the family to watch.
Published 4 months ago by cas
5.0 out of 5 stars
brillant and funny film
i love this film it one of the best comedy films that will give you the giggles or make you laught out loud
Published 5 months ago by robin the bobin
2.0 out of 5 stars
One romcom where you'd rather the two leads never met in the first...
It's rare for a big budget high-concept studio romantic comedy to be a complete disaster, but Nora Ephron's smugly post-modern 2005 update of Bewitched seems to go out of its way... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stands nicely on it's own
Not a remake, as other reviewers have pointed out but a fun film in it's own right though. Simply put, a company wants to remake the original series and has to find someone to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by lsur
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bewitched dvd
This romantic comedy is the perfect film to watch late at night with friends, family or a partner. This film is funny and magic. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2011 by sarah
2.0 out of 5 stars
Sooo disappointing
I saw Nora Ephron was the director, it also starred Nicole Kidman, Michael Caine and Shirley Maclaine - how could it fail?
Well... Read more
Well... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2010 by Jan-Jan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Film Review
This film was ok for me. I loved the original tv series and got the idea of the story line here based around it. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by R. Avery
1.0 out of 5 stars
Look away
That was an hour and 38 mins of my life i will never get back.
Published on 23 July 2009 by mystery inc
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bewitched but not bewitching.
Have been watching the present re-runs of the tv series 'Bewitched', courtesy of Sky tv, and have found it quite amusing for it's time. Read more
Published on 10 Aug 2008 by Allan Broadfield
1.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Dreadfull
Im sorry, but for a romantic comedy, this was absolutely dreadfull.
I was literally sat there throughout the movie, sitting there thinking COME ON MAKE ME LAUGH!!! Read more
I was literally sat there throughout the movie, sitting there thinking COME ON MAKE ME LAUGH!!! Read more
Published on 28 April 2008 by Mr. T. Evans
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