Bedazzled
2000 · Directed by Harold Ramis
Original language: English
- fantasy
- comedy
- romance
The story
Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy late-90s studio polish: saturated primary colours, sleek interiors, and a restless, cartoonish energy that plays like a high-gloss sitcom with a devilish grin. The camera is mostly conventional coverage, quick cuts and punchy two-shots, with the Devil's scenes lit in lurid reds and smoky, theatrical glamour. The score is bouncy and pop-tinged, leaning into snappy comic beats rather than atmosphere. Vibe: breezy, mischievous, a little bit naughty. It suits a lazy Friday night, a comfort rewatch, or a light mood-lift when you want something silly and fast. Its tone is playful and irreverent, with a wish-fulfilment premise where each fantasy comes with a sly catch, and the central arc follows an awkward, lonely man learning what he actually wants from love. Intensity is mild: some crude jokes and sexual innuendo, mild language, slapstick, and no real violence or gore. It's for people who enjoy romantic comedy with a wicked edge and don't mind their fun a little brash.
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