SummaryIsabel (Kidman), a witch who just wants to lead a normal life, is cast to star opposite Jack Wyatt (Ferrell) in the remake of the beloved 1960's situation comedy Bewitched.
Directed By:Nora Ephron
Written By:Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, Sol Saks
Bewitched
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
34
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5.1
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
34
10% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
54% Mixed
21 Reviews
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36% Negative
14 Reviews
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75
It's funny, easily the funniest and least self-conscious movie that director Nora Ephron has made.
50
The Ephron sisters, sophisticates entrusted with a simple TV situation comedy, lose the magic of the com as they mess with the sit.
User score
Mixed or Average
5.1
29% Positive
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
38% Mixed
26 Ratings
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33% Negative
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
May 14, 2011
8
Though certain parts of this film were a little over the top, it's the charm and revival of a largely popular sitcom that keeps the film entertaining, with some aide from the cast.
Jan 21, 2019
7
A cute, lighthearted, fresh reimagining of the classic television series, a strong cast and good humor make this movie very watchable. While not perfect by any means, I couldn't help but follow along with Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrel as they flirt, fight, fall in love, and try to remake a TV show. This is a very charming romantic comedy that seems to hit all of the right beats, even if it isn't completely faithful to the source material.
50
One thing Kidman is not is a clown. She thinks fizzy and dizzy and klutzy are funny. She is mistaken. To be a clown requires a kind of witchcraft.
40
This isn’t Nicole Kidman’s first dalliance with witchcraft, and it is one of Bewitched’s unfortunate achievements that it actually makes one pine for Kidman’s 1998 dud, "Practical Magic." That witch at least had some sass; this cardigan-clad witch, alas, is an altogether more benign being, and by "benign" I mean boring.
38
Bewitched presents a phony and cynical look at how Hollywood might make or remake a television show. It's as grating, laughless, and narcissistic (though, to its credit, not as cruel) as that new Lisa Kudrow show-within-a-show-within-a-show, "The Comeback."
30
The film's funny for 15 minutes as it skewers Hollywood and prowls block after block of familiar L.A. scenery.
0
To spend even 10 minutes in the movie's universe is to experience the Sartrean nausea of an utterly hollow head and heart.
Sep 1, 2012
7
It was nothing to think critically about. There wasn't even much of a story to it, but all those huge actors managed to make it fun and have an old Hollywood atmosphere about it. Just pleasant to watch.
Dec 10, 2022
6
Not a bad movie. The movie would've **** if it weren't for Will Ferrell. He made the movie funny and decent.
Jan 25, 2011
4
Other than one scene (the Will Ferrell scene crying and talking in Spanish about his dog) the movie was unfunny and rather boring. Nicole Kidman seemed as if she would have preferred to be doing any movie other than this one and Will Ferrell even seemed to be wondering what he had got himself into. There are worse Ferrell movies but Bewitched will probably only appeal to uber-fans of the TV series.
Nov 8, 2012
3
This troubleshooting remake may not be Ferrel's worst farce, but its certainly the most boring of them all.
Aug 29, 2014
2
I expect this filth from Will Ferrell but Nicole Kidman? ...and Shirley MacLaine? Two actresses well above this flick. Perhaps what is most disappointing is the clear lack of effort.
Production Company:
- Columbia Pictures
- Red Wagon Entertainment
- Bewitched
Release Date:Jun 24, 2005
Duration:1 h 42 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:Be warned. Be ready.
Awards
The Stinkers Bad Movie Awards
• 7 Nominations
Razzie Awards
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
First Americans in the Arts Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
