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Bewitched
2005 102 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★4.7
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Director: Nora Ephron
🎭 Based on
«Bewitched»
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Description
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".
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$63.31M
Worldwide:
$131.43M
Starring
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Will Ferrell
Actor
Shirley MacLaine
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2006
— Worst Screen Couple
Razzie Awards 2006
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2006
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2006
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2006
— Worst Director
Key opinion
Nora Ephron's 2005 adaptation of Bewitched is widely viewed as a disappointing departure from the charm of the original series. While a niche audience appreciates its lighthearted, fairy-tale aesthetic and Nicole Kidman's performance, most critics and viewers find the script incoherent and the central chemistry lacking.
| Acting | Supporting actors Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, and Steve Carell deliver standout performances that elevate their limited screen time. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being thin, incoherent, and lacking the wit or humor associated with the source material. | |
| Acting | The film's romantic and comedic potential is hampered by the visible lack of chemistry between leads Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell. | |
| Pacing | The film's pacing is polarizing; some viewers find it a relaxing, low-stakes fairy tale, while others feel the 102-minute runtime drags significantly due to a lack of narrative momentum. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Nicole Kidman's portrayal are divided: some find her performance charming, magical, and physically precise, while others argue her acting feels unnatural and foolish in a comedic setting. |