Missing any kind of magic at all, Bewitched should be burned at the stake.
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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Reviews for Bewitched
If at first you don't succeed, just rewind. See the film and you'll get it.
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.
A disaster so low in energy that it jumpstarts its own engine every 10 minutes.
The nicest thing you can say about Bewitched is that it's better than The Stepford Wives.
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.
Loud, frantic and charmless... Bewitched is really the wrong title for this botched brew, but then 'Cursed' was already taken.
Bewitched has a lot of problems, but it also has enough hit-and-miss charm to please most summer movie audiences.
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.
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.
...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..
So enjoyable I'd love to tune in every week to catch the adventures of Kidman and Ferrell.
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.
What keeps Bewitched just barely out of the summer slush pile is its sense of light-hearted fun.
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
Contains a freshness not usually seen in your typical Television series remake.
Suffers from its sheer peculiarity as well as a lack of chemistry (or alchemy, for that matter) between leads Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell.
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