Bewitched
Bewitched

Bewitched

2005Movie102 minEnglish

Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the classic show "Bewitched".

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IMDb5.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic43/100
Google Users47%
Director: Nora EphronGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

A struggling actress, Isabel Bigelow, is cast in a new TV adaptation of the classic sitcom 'Bewitched.' Unbeknownst to the producers, Isabel is a real witch who decides to use her powers to make the show a hit, which leads to unexpected and chaotic results. She falls for her co-star, Jack Wyatt, who is unaware of her true nature and her intentions to impress him.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its meta-narrative premise confusing and its humor to be lacking. While some appreciated the performances of the veteran actors, the overall consensus was that the movie failed to capture the magic of the original series or offer a fresh take on the concept.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's meta-commentary on Hollywood and the original TV show is often muddled and unfocused.
  • While the cast is talented, their performances are unable to salvage the weak script and predictable plot.
  • The comedy often falls flat, relying on tired gags and a lack of genuine charm.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the film's confusing storyline and a general lack of humor. Many viewers felt it did not live up to the nostalgia of the original series and found the central romance unconvincing.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's screenplay was initially conceived as a straightforward remake of the TV series, but was rewritten to be a meta-commentary on Hollywood when Will Ferrell was cast as Jack Wyatt, an actor who is unaware that his co-star is a real witch.

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Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

Not a bad movie. The movie would've sucked if it weren't for Will Ferrell. He made the movie funny and decent.
seking

seking

Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell), a Hollywood star recovering from a couple of box office bombs, is talked into starring in a reboot of the 1964 television series, Bewitched. Desperate to regain his fame, he insists on hiring an unknown actress to...