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Bewitched (2005)

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Reviews Counted:179

Fresh:44

Rotten:135

Average Rating:4.6/10

Consensus: Bewitched is haunted by scattered laughs and a lack of direction.

Rated: PG-13 [See Full Rating] for some language, including sex and drug references, and partial nudity

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Jun 24, 2005 Wide

Box Office: $62,252,415

Synopsis: In Columbia Pictures' beguiling romantic comedy, Bewitched, an all-star cast led by Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine cast their spell on the movie version of one of... In Columbia Pictures' beguiling romantic comedy, Bewitched, an all-star cast led by Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine cast their spell on the movie version of one of TV's most memorable and beloved shows under the direction of Nora Ephron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Delia Ephron for producers Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Penny Marshall and Nora Ephron. Out in California's San Fernando Valley, Isabel (Nicole Kidman), is trying to reinvent herself. A naive, good-natured witch, she is determined to disavow her supernatural powers and lead a "normal" life. At the same time, across town, Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) a tall, charming actor is trying to get his career back on track. He sets his sights on an updated version of the beloved 1960's situation comedy "Bewitched," reconceived as a starring vehicle for himself in the role of the mere-mortal Darrin. Fate steps in when Jack accidentally runs into Isabel. He is immediately attracted to her and her nose, which bears an uncanny resemblance to the nose of Elizabeth Montgomery, who played Samantha in the original TV version of "Bewitched." He becomes convinced she could play the witch Samantha in his new series. Isabel is also taken with Jack, seeing him as the quintessential mortal man with whom she can settle down and lead the normal life she so desires. It turns out they're both right - but in ways neither of them ever imagined. Columbia Pictures Presents A Lucy Fisher and Douglas Wich/Penny Marshall Production Bewitched starring Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine. The film also stars Jason Schwartzman, Kristin Chenoweth, Heather Burns, Jim Turner, Stephen Colbert, David Alan Grier and Steve Carell. The director is Nora Ephron. Written by Nora Ephron & Delia Ephron. The producers are Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Penny Marshall and Nora Ephron. The executive producers are James W. Skotchdopole, Steven H. Berman and Bobby Cohen. The production designer is Neil Spisak. The editor is Tia Nolan. The costume designer is Mary Zophres. The music is by George Fenton. -- © Columbia Pictures [More]

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Jason Schwartzman, Kristin Chenoweth, Steve Carell

Director: Nora Ephron

Director: Nora Ephron
Screenwriter: Delia Ephron, Nora Ephron
Producer: Douglas Wick, Lucy Fisher, Penny Marshall, Nora Ephron
Composer: George Fenton
Studio: Columbia Pictures

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Missing any kind of magic at all, Bewitched should be burned at the stake.

Full Review Source: CHUD | comment Comment
06/22/05
Devin Faraci
Devin Faraci
CHUD

If at first you don't succeed, just rewind. See the film and you'll get it.

Full Review Source: FromTheBalcony | comment Comment
06/22/05
Bill Clark
Bill Clark
FromTheBalcony

Almost without us realizing, it has dropped us back into the middle of it all, entranced one again by the love between an isolated witch and a bewitched boy.

Full Review Source: Zertinet Movies | comment Comment
06/22/05
Steven Snyder
Steven Snyder
Zertinet Movies

A disaster so low in energy that it jumpstarts its own engine every 10 minutes.

Full Review Source: New York Observer | comment Comment
06/22/05
Rex Reed
Rex Reed
New York Observer
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Needs more spells.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
06/21/05
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

The nicest thing you can say about Bewitched is that it's better than The Stepford Wives.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Weekly | comment Comment
06/21/05
Sean Burns
Sean Burns
Philadelphia Weekly

Unrivaled in modern times for smugness, vapidity, and condescension. To spend even 10 minutes in the movie's universe is to experience the Sartrean nausea of an utterly hollow head and heart.

Full Review Source: Village Voice | comment Comment
06/21/05
Michael Atkinson
Michael Atkinson
Village Voice
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Loud, frantic and charmless... Bewitched is really the wrong title for this botched brew, but then 'Cursed' was already taken.

Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
06/21/05
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

Bewitched has a lot of problems, but it also has enough hit-and-miss charm to please most summer movie audiences.

Full Review Source: Sean the Movie Guy | comment Comment
06/21/05
Sean McBride
Sean McBride
Sean the Movie Guy

Since Nicole constantly seems like she’s acting against a blue screen, it’s only believable Ferrell would crush on her when he’s under a spell.

Full Review Source: Peterborough This Week | comment Comment
06/21/05
Mike Sage
Mike Sage
Peterborough This Week

Lazy in its attempt to be original.

Full Review Source: Beaumont Journal | comment Comment
06/20/05
Danny Minton
Danny Minton
Beaumont Journal

Stepping into Montgomery’s shoes is a thankless task, but Kidman comes across as preternaturally flustered by everything that heightened the serenity of her predecessor.

Full Review Source: New Yorker | comment Comment
06/20/05
Anthony Lane
Anthony Lane
New Yorker

Campy-revamp remakes and Nicole Kidman just don't mix.

Full Review Source: SPLICEDWire | comment Comment
06/20/05
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

...I’m not sure if I’m just Ferrell’d out or if his character in this movie just didn’t strike me as being overly humorous..

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
06/20/05
JoBlo
JoBlo
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

So enjoyable I'd love to tune in every week to catch the adventures of Kidman and Ferrell.

Full Review Source: Gazette (MD) | comment Comment
06/20/05
Jeffrey Lyles
Jeffrey Lyles
Gazette (MD)

Great open, really great first act, far into the second act this is a strong production. It's light and airy, fun at every turn. Unfortunately, it slips during last 3rd.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Report Card | comment Comment
06/20/05
Ross Anthony
Ross Anthony
Hollywood Report Card

What keeps Bewitched just barely out of the summer slush pile is its sense of light-hearted fun.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
06/19/05
Chris Barsanti
Chris Barsanti
Slant Magazine

Cute and funny and appealing for about 75 minutes, when it comes to a crashing halt when Ephron switches from a comedy to a love story. The last 20 minutes are excruciating

Full Review Source: tonymedley.com | comment Comment
06/19/05
Tony Medley
Tony Medley
tonymedley.com

Contains a freshness not usually seen in your typical Television series remake.

Full Review Source: Three Movie Buffs | comment Comment
06/18/05
Scott Nash
Scott Nash
Three Movie Buffs

Suffers from its sheer peculiarity as well as a lack of chemistry (or alchemy, for that matter) between leads Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
06/17/05
Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety
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