despite the feel of a joke too long and a weak ending still a welcome addition to the pantheon of brit comedy. cook has a roaring good time as george spiggot, who is really beezlebub, mr. scratch, mephistopheles, and legion, and he's trying to get back into heaven with every dirty trick he can pull. dudley moore paves his way to hollywood fame and fortune in this romp that spares no prisoners, particularly catholic ones, as the schlump who sells his soul for the girl of his dreams, eleanor bron, as always, the unreachable, yet articulate, object of desire. better the the remake, but you've heard that rather cliche saying before, haven't you?
All right, you great git, you've asked for it. I'll cover the world in Tastee-Freez and Wimpy Burgers. I'll fill it with concrete runways, motorways, aircraft, television, automobiles, advertising, plastic flowers, frozen food and supersonic bangs. I'll make it so noisy and disgusting that even you'll be ashamed of yourself! No wonder you've so few friends; you're unbelievable!
A man makes a deal with he devil to try to win the woman he loves. I would recommend this version over the newer version any day (those that know me know that I usually prefer original movies over remakes). It has alot of stars in it. Peter Cook plays the devil who goes by the name of George Spiggot. Dudley Moore is the man who wants to win the love. Even Raquel Welch is in this movie as the incarnation of Lust.
I say that everyone should see this movie at least once.
How far will a man go to win the woman he loves? That's the devilish question behind this satirical romantic comedy. Elliot Richards (Brendan Fraser), a low-level white-collar worker, has fallen in love with his co-worker Allison (Frances O'Connor), who barely knows he exists. Desperate to win her love, sad sack Elliot is approached by the Devil (Elizabeth Hurley), who offers him seven wishes in exchange for his soul. Elliot accepts, but none of his wishes works out quite the way that he had hoped; after transforming himself into a South American tycoon, a champion NBA basketball player, a famous author, the most sensitive man in the world, and even the president of the United States, Elliot discovers that the Devil has added a crucial loophole each time, and for all his troubles, Allison still isn't interested in him. Directed by Harold Ramis, Bedazzled was adapted from the 1968 cult movie of the same name written by and starring Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's attempt at a feature long film. The movie was an over-stretched sketch and over-done. Not too bad movie, but not good movie either.
I'd sell my soul to the devil to sleep with a young Racquel Welch. Just not sure I want to see Dudley Moore do it. Watching him bag Bo Derek in "10" was difficult enough to take.
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's attempt at a feature long film. Some argue that its an over-stretched sketch and over-done. I disagree - I think its a really good idea, planned out really well by them. I just hate the remake.
A fun premise that wears out its welcome with an overly long running time. If they kept each of the dream sequences a bit shorter this would be a solid classic comedy. As it stands the film coasts along largely on Cook and Moore chemistry and the all consuming lust that drenches virtually every frame.
Why Stanley wanted Ms. Spencer, I'll never know... but I'm glad he did. This movie is a comedic goldmine in my book, and a gem of British comedy. Peter Cook and Dudley Moore are one of my favorite comedy pairings and this movie is a great example of how well they worked together (at least on screen). They fill me with inertia.
The original was so good-why even bother w/ a remake? There is no duplicating the Dudley moore/Peter Cook chemistry that makes this movie the gem it is, holding up to many screenings through many years. Raquel Welch's turn as "lust" is the best work I've ever seen her do.
So much better than its shameful update!
Stemming from the great acting and onscreen chemistry, the 60's take on Bedazzled is actually quite entertaining. The constant, relentless banter between Peter Cook and Dudley Moore provides life and enjoyment to the film, unlike the dull remake.
Forget Brenden "what's his face"! This is the REAL DEAL! Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were one of the funnies British comedy duos of the 60's, and Bedazzled is a fantastic showcase for them. This is a GREAT Mod, Groovy amd Swinging twist of the classic Faust legend. The scene with leaping nuns will have you rolling!
First, if you're not Catholic, or don't read the Bible, go get a cliff notes and read about the 7 deadlies...sins that is. And you have to be able to read because this is an intellectual movie, not the commercial dribble that Hurley and Fraser put together (although I do like them both). Really, the 2000 version of this movie just shows how STUPID people are in this day and age. Plus, in this version, you get to see Raquel Welch as Lust....holy cow, I would put her next to Cindy Crawford any day. But I digress... a man (Dudley Moore) is in love with a woman, but can't get the nerve to say anything to her, so he makes a pact with the devil to achieve his goal. The funniest things in the movie are the conversations between Dudley and Peter Cook (the Devil). Cook runs around doing the most hysterical stuff. Funny, modern humor in a timeless movie. Please don't let them remake this again...
Peter Cook was a comedy genius/god, but he was no actor. This, however is his finest performance - he and Dudley Moore are exceptional in this. Brilliantly written by the duo, too; Moore also did the music. How anyone could have the NERVE to even THINK of remaking this classic just defies all reason. Untouchable. "You fill me with inertia!!"
So silly and bloody hilarious!! This original is my favorite of the two. Peter Cook is a devilish straight-man to Dudley Moore's wacky soul-selling sidekick.
It's an excellent combination of dry humor and manic absurdity perfectly embodied by Dudley Moore and Peter Cook. This movie contains probably the funniest adultery scene in history.
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