Bedazzled [2000]
Director: Harold Ramis
Actor: Brendan Fraser, Elizabeth Hurley
This film is goofy, the plotline is paper-thin, the acting is mediocre, and Hurley’s dialogue incredibly simple and uninspiring. But Brendan Fraser steals the show by showing off his diversity and comedic insight.
The plot is simple; Fraser plays Elliott, a very lonely and socially awkward man. He cries himself to sleep at night while desperately trying to make friends with his co-workers and secretely dreaming of Allison, who doesn’t know he is alive (literally.) One night, after having had his co-workers peer-pressure him into finally talking to Allison, he makes a fool of himself, and as he watches her walk out the door, wishes that he could be with her.
Enter the Devil (Hurley) offering him 7 wishes in return for his soul. Of course he has to be convinced first. It takes a while but this seductress finally manages him to sign the contract (a stack of papers heavy enough to kill a full sized bull, filled with tiny letters). His first wish is to be rich and powerful and to be married to Allison.
Of course, all goes to hell as the Devil tries (successfully) to find loopholes in the wording of each wish. Luckily, she gives Elliott a way to get in contact with her should a wish not work out. He quickly wastes wish after wish not being thorough enough in his wording.
Very funny film in which Brendan Fraser really shines.
