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Bewitched

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Bewitched (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 177

Fresh: 44

Rotten:133

Average Rating: 4.6/10

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

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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Release:

Oct 25, 2005

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DVD Features:

  • Anamorphic - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English, French
  • Subtitles - English - Closed Captioning
  • Subtitles - English, French - Optional

Additional Release Material:

  • Audio Commentary - Nora Ephron - Director
  • Behind the Scenes - "Casting a Spell: Making BEWITCHED"
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Featurette - 1. "Star Shots"
  • 2. "Why I Love BEWITCHED"
  • Trailers - Sony Pictures Previews

Interactive Features:

  • Game - BEWITCHED Trivia Game
  • Trivia - "Witch Vision" Trivia Track

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Reviews for Bewitched

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Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
10/18/08
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There may be special effects aplenty here, but precious little magic.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
05/18/08
Leslie Felperin
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By the tepid ending, the movie appears to have been sedated.

Full Review Source: Newsweek | comment Comment
11/05/07
David Ansen
Newsweek
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The Ephrons have an easy way with the romantic-comedy genre.

Full Review Source: Big Picture Big Sound | comment Comment
07/14/07
Joe Lozito
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Has some hilarious moments, mostly thanks to Will Ferrell's zany slapstick, mugging, and other antics.

Full Review Source: Princeton Town Topics | comment Comment
06/27/07
Kam Williams
Princeton Town Topics
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As good as some of the gags are, however, they might have fallen flat if performed by lesser talents.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
03/01/07
Shirley Sealy
Film Journal International
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Had it stuck to the ground rules it laid out early on, it would've made sense.

Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
10/30/06
Garth Franklin
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full review in Greek

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10/03/06
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses
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Despite the intriguing set-up, formula proves as hard a habit for Ephron to kick as magic is for Isabel.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
06/24/06
Ben Walters
Time Out
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What the hell is Will Ferrell doing to his career?

Full Review Source: New York Magazine | comment Comment
05/12/06
Ken Tucker
New York Magazine
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Es una lástima que las hermanas Ephron no hayan podido aterrizar una idea que sonaba interesante en un principio pero que, finalmente, es víctima de sus propios malos hechizos

Full Review Source: Moviola | comment Comment
11/25/05
Jorge Avila Andrade
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I'll have some of what Nora Ephron's having, as long as I don't have to watch her movies.

Full Review Source: Low IQ Canadian | comment Comment
11/19/05
Martin Scribbs
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Blame Will Farrell and the director who let him run amok for the failure of this film.

Full Review Source: Oscar Guy | comment Comment
11/11/05
Wesley Lovell
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If it lost every bad idea, miscast actor, wasted performance, and botched scene, nothing would be left but the end credits.

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09/26/05
Nathan Rabin
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Sexy witch perfected the twitch.

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08/29/05
Michael Szymanski
Sci-Fi Weekly
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One of those films where if you’ve seen the trailer then you’ve seen all the jokes.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
08/20/05
Matthew Turner
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Don'’t, whatever you do, expect to Be-entertained by this feeble rom-com.

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08/19/05
David Edwards
Daily Mirror [UK]
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A disappointing treatment of fabulous source material.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
08/19/05
Simon Braund
Empire Magazine
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You will leave the cinema utterly disenchanted.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
08/09/05
Stella Papamichael
BBC
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It's a nice ride … There's nothing subversive or edgy about it … But it's an agreeable piece of Hollywood product.

Full Review Source: MTV | comment Comment
08/02/05
Kurt Loder
MTV
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