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3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Jack Nicholson, Cher, Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer, Veronica Cartwright
  • Directors: George Miller
  • Writers: John Updike, Michael Cristofer
  • Producers: Don Devlin, Jon Peters, Neil Canton, Peter Guber, Rob Cohen
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Turkish, Hungarian, Polish, Icelandic, Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Greek
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 11 May 1998
  • Run Time: 113 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CWNL
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,018 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Jack Nicholson was born to play the devil and in George Miller's adaptation of John Updike's novel he plays it for all he's worth. As a wolfish womaniser summoned by three bored women in a picturesque New England town, he's sating all of his appetites with a rakish grin. Cher, Susan Sarandon and Michelle Pfeiffer play the women who discover their untapped magical powers by accident. The smart and sexy singles, out of place in the conservatism of their village, find happiness, however briefly, in the arms and bed of the libidinous devil but he's got his own ulterior motives. Miller revels in the sensual display of sex, food and magic, whipping up a storm of effects that finally get out of hand in an overblown ending. It's a handsome film with strong performances all around but the mix of anarchic comedy and supernatural horror doesn't always gel and Miller seems to lose the plot in his zeal for cinematic excitement. The performances ultimately keep the film aloft: the hedonistic joy that Nicholson celebrates with every leering gaze and boorish vulgarity is almost enough to make bad form and chauvinism cool. --Sean Axmaker

Special Features
Wide Screen
English
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
Interactive Menu
Production Notes
Scene Access
Trailers
Arabic\Croatian\Czech\English\Greek\Hungarian\Icelandic\Polish\Turkish


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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Clever mix of dark satire and drama to keep you enthralled, 23 Aug 2000
By sun@soton.ac.uk (England, UK) - See all my reviews
This film cleverly exploits the strengths of the main male actor Jack Nicholson. His sharpness and wit are anavoidably present in a most entertaining drama/ comedy. Were not talking major action or special effects here, but the effect is quite magical. When Jack Nicholson comes to town, the lives of 3 ladies are turned upside down. His anarchic and controlled manner is very reminiscent of Shinning and and a Few Good Men, but it manifests itself with a humourous side. The film plot takes a turn towards the end, and without giving too much away, has a surprising ending. The rendering of this old film onto DVD has been excellent, with the result looking much better on big screen than standard VHS format.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK!!!, 21 Nov 2000
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I didn't see "The Witches of Eastwick" when it first came out, though this French chick I knew studying at my college said that it was "formidable!" One weekend not long after I was at a frat house bonding with the brothers, mon, when one of them put TWOE in the VCR. We were huddled around this tiny little TV set when the delightful opening music came on (I'm humming it now) and were all instantly sucked into this magical world. Besides three bee-yoo-tee-ful women we had our man Jack teaching us the arts of seduction quite expertly. The film grabs you at the beginning with its culi contento New England sunshine and fresh country air, but ever so slowly it draws you in deeper and deeper into these characters' lives, snaking its way through playful vignettes which reveal just enough to whet your appetite for more info. It toys with your emotions, naughty movie that it is, and you want more, more, more... (That's just a little tribute to Susan Sarandon.) Jack Nicholson's seduction of Cher is especially intoxicating. She's a middleaged widow, beautiful, but completely unappreciated body and soul by the small town's small minds, and Jack knows it. He knows HER. Though one might think that only women would be able to fully appreciate the magic of having a man know and love them for WHO they are and not just obsessed with the external (though the point would have been better made with the plain and frumpy women described in John Updike's novel), remember that we were a roomful of young men, 18-22, and we could relate to it. Its' everyone's wish, to be known and loved for WHO you are, and not just for how pretty you are, or rich, or profitable. TWOE is a movie you have to see all the way to the end because you want to know everything that happens to the characters. This is also where I discovered one of Hollywood's veteran and most unappreciated actresses - Veronica Cartwright. She was the little girl in "The Birds" and the only other female crew member in "Alien," but no one ever knows her name. She appropriately takes her role to maniacal heights here, but never comes off as hammy or showy. She knows just how much to give and how much to hold back. Unfortunately her performance in TWOE will probably go down in film history as one of the grossest, and that's unfortunate because she is a great talent. All in all, though, you must see this film. I rented it on video so much my mother bought me my own copy. I personally fell in love with Michelle Pfeiffer after viewing TWOE. It is a timeless classic. All the actors are in their prime and I'LL HATE YOU IF YOU DON'T!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Superb film - shame about the DVD quality., 28 April 2008
By Filmophile "Wagnerite" (Lincolnshire, England) - See all my reviews
There are plenty of customer reviews of this superb film already - wonderful acting by all the cast; great directing and a deft adaptation, though it takes liberties with Updike's novel. An absolute classic which is great fun to watch again and again.

My gripe, here, is with the print of the Warner Home Video DVD. Poor picture quality, particularly in the first half hour, is a huge disappointment. And the sound is not that good, either. The age of the film is no excuse. I watched, the day before, an immaculate and sparkling print of the Bette Davis classic NOW VOYAGER, so if a 1940s movie can look that good, Warners should have done better with this 1987 film.

This happens time and again with a good many DVDs. Often the original film frame turns out to be cropped, to fit old fashioned television screens. Frequently, the picture quality resembles something shot on a VHS video and crudely transferred. And the annoying part of all this is that there is little on the labeling to warn one of what is on the disc.

It's time DVD manufacturers paid more attention to quality. We are bombarded with messages about how wicked it is to pirate videos, and quite right, too. But from the customer's point of view, passing off an inferior recording as a quality product is also a form of piracy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can Not Fault It
This is such a good movie.
Basic Plot: three women live in what would be classed as a typical american countryside village. Played by Michelle, Susan and Cher. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ms. Ceilidh Lipp

5.0 out of 5 stars witches of eastwick
this film just doesnt age, brilliant performances from all cast. A must see film for anyone
Published 5 months ago by Bridget

5.0 out of 5 stars The Witches of Eastwick
I bought this DVD for myself as its one of my all time fav films i just love JN.
Published 5 months ago by Ms. Colleen Chapman

4.0 out of 5 stars Pfeiifer, Sarandon and Cher combine to make an explosive trio
Three renowned Americans star as the "witches", Cher, Pfeiffer and Sarandon. All perform well in an enjoyable strange story as they all one night recap their lives and wish for... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2007 by Jay

2.0 out of 5 stars Shame...

You would have thought with such a great cast, it would be a good film. No such luck. I have to say that Jack Nicholson is the most vulgar and annoying men I have ever... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2007 by NickBottem

5.0 out of 5 stars Unmissable!!
I must have watched this film a hundred times and I still love it!

The cast is superb and everyone suits their parts so well, but you have to take your hat off to Jack Nicholson... Read more

Published on 6 Feb 2006

4.0 out of 5 stars A colourful, fun, and lighthearted film
Whilst the effects in this film are a little dated now, it is still very enjoyable and the cast (including Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pfeiffer and Cher) really give a tremendous... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2005 by Rhiannon Beattie

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Cast - Not So Great Film
The cast leads you to expect a fab film. However, this story is ok, but could have been so much better, i felt it was silly and the acting leaves alot to be desired. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2005 by book worm

2.0 out of 5 stars Lost the magic
I suppose the director and screenwriters must have read the book on which this film is based, but apparently they then decided to throw it away, as the plot of the film differs... Read more
Published on 31 Jul 2004 by Paul Young

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