Movie Review: Bewitched
Jun 24, 2005 - Lynn Barker
If you didn't grow up watching the TV series, you've probably seen it in re-runs; it's the one with the pretty, blonde witch trying to be a "normal" housewife and, of course doing magic anyway. That was the 1960's version. Fast forward to 2005, add Nicole Kidman and hilarious Will Ferrell and you've got the new version of Bewitched.
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Isabel Bigelow (Nicole Kidman) is a modern witch who wants to go "straight" and dump her magic. She wonders if a guy will ever fall for her unless she places a spell on him. She lives in L.A. in a cute little cottage while looking for a mortal career. Her dad, a suave warlock played by Michael Caine, is sure she won't make it without delving into the family's hat of magic tricks.
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When Isabel runs into tarnished movie idol Jack Wyatt (Will Ferrell) at a bookstore, he's sure he's found the right woman to play Samantha to his Darrin in a TV re-make of the beloved "Bewitched" series. 'Why not'? thinks Isabel. Besides, this guy seems interested in her. Not really knowing what she is doing, Isabel lands the role and discovers that Will can be quite the cad as he hogs all the attention and publicity for himself. Can these two find a common ground and fall in love? Can Jack accept that Isabel is a witch in real life? Can she take him off his high horse?







