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_**Burns plays both satan and God in this amusing commentary on ‘success’**_ A piano player in Los Angeles (Ted Wass) wants to make it big and so the devil (George Burns) offers to turn him from a Barry Manilow wannabe into a stud-ly Ric...
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Oh, God! You Devil
1984
Movie
97 min
English
George Burns is back as God, but oops, here he is as Satan, too. A young rock star is ready to sell his soul to Satan, and Satan is all too happy to oblige. Oops! Seems the fellow was watched over by God as a baby, so now the almighty and his nemesis have to duke it out over the soul.
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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Stanley Donen•Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
Plot Summary
In this comedic fantasy, struggling musician and salesman, Harry, makes a deal with the Devil to achieve fame and fortune. The Devil, disguised as a slick talent agent named Pete, grants Harry success in exchange for his soul. However, Harry soon discovers that fame comes with its own set of problems, and he must find a way to outsmart the Devil and reclaim his eternal soul.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding its premise uninspired and the execution lacking. While George Burns's performance was sometimes praised, the overall consensus was that the movie failed to live up to the potential of its concept or its predecessor.
What Reviewers Say
A weak follow-up to the original 'Oh, God!'
Relies too heavily on George Burns's charm without a strong script
The Faustian bargain theme felt dated and unoriginal
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but based on general critical sentiment, it appears to have been largely overlooked or considered a disappointment by viewers who expected more from the 'Oh, God!' franchise.
Fun Fact
George Burns plays both God and the Devil in the film, with God appearing briefly in a cameo.
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