Bewitched (2005)

Bewitched (2005)
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Nora Ephron directed and co-wrote this updated adaptation of a classic situation comedy that also casts a satirical eye on the entertainment industry. Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) is a movie star whose career has been going into a slow and steady decline. Desperate for a project that will give his reputation a jump start, Jack agrees to star in a film version of the once-popular television series Bewitched as hapless hubby Darrin Stephens, under the condition that an unknown actress be cast as the female lead so he won't be upstaged. After auditioning dozens of women who fail to make the grade, Jack meets lovely and charming Isabel Bigelow (Nicole Kidman), and is immediately certain she's the perfect choice to play witch-turned-housewife Samantha. However, there's one thing neither Jack nor the producers of the film know -- Isabel really is a witch, and while she's been trying to get along without her powers to better fit in among mortals, she will use her special talents when need be. The film also stars Michael Caine as Isabel's father, Nigel, Shirley MacLaine as Iris Smythson (the actress hired to play Endora), and Jason Schwartzman as Jack's agent. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Nicole KidmanWill Ferrell, (more)
Director(s):
Nora Ephron
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13
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Synopsis of Bewitched

Nora Ephron directed and co-wrote this updated adaptation of a classic situation comedy that also casts a satirical eye on the entertainment industry. Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) is a movie star whose career has been going into a slow and steady decline. Desperate for a project that will give his reputation a jump start, Jack agrees to star in a film version of the once-popular television series Bewitched as hapless hubby Darrin Stephens, under the condition that an unknown actress be cast as the female lead so he won't be upstaged. After auditioning dozens of women who fail to make the grade, Jack meets lovely and charming Isabel Bigelow (Nicole Kidman), and is immediately certain she's the perfect choice to play witch-turned-housewife Samantha. However, there's one thing neither Jack nor the producers of the film know -- Isabel really is a witch, and while she's been trying to get along without her powers to better fit in among mortals, she will use her special talents when need be. The film also stars Michael Caine as Isabel's father, Nigel, Shirley MacLaine as Iris Smythson (the actress hired to play Endora), and Jason Schwartzman as Jack's agent. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
102 mins

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Director(s):
Nora Ephron
Writer(s):
Delia EphronNora Ephron
Producer(s):
Doug WickPenny MarshallLucy Fisher
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG13(Adult Situations, Adult Humor, Brief Nudity, Profanity)
Categories:
ComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
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Monica L.

I like to keep things short and simple. Dog Do Do,.

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Keith C.

When making a movie of a TV show you are left with two choices (1) Be true to the cannon of the show a the sacrifice of artistic creativity, or (2) create something new and alienate the fan base that you are hoping to be your core audience. This movie successfully introduces a creative take on Bewitched that should appeal to faithful fans. The script is good and with the starts and supporting cast do a wonderful job. The movie is entertaining.

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Lee F.

Good clean cute movie. I like the approach of making the movie around remaking the television show. Very good cast and true to the original.

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