The Witches of Eastwick (Keepcase)

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Jack Nicholson was born to play the devil, and in George Miller's adaptation of John Updike's novel he plays it for all he's worth. As a wolfish womanizer summoned by three bored women in a picturesque New England town, he's sating all of his appetites with a rakish grin. Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer play the women who discover their untapped magical powers by accident. The smart and sexy singles, out of place in the conservatism of their village, find happiness, however briefly, in the arms and bed of the libidinous devil, but he's got his own ulterior motives. Miller revels in the sensual display of sex, food, and magic, whipping up a storm of effects that finally get out of hand in an overblown ending. It's a handsome film with strong performances all around, but the mix of anarchic comedy and supernatural horror doesn't always gel and Miller seems to lose the plot in his zeal for cinematic excitement. The performances ultimately keep the film aloft: the hedonistic joy that Nicholson celebrates with every leering gaze and boorish vulgarity is almost enough to make bad form and chauvinism cool. --Sean Axmaker

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Need someone with demonic dash to portray the Devil? There are only two choices. Old Ned himself. And Jack Nicholson. The Witches of Eastwick to the better actor-and came up with the sleekest, sexiest supernatural comedy/thriller to emerge from this or any other world, earning Nicholson 1987 Best Actor Awards from the New York and Los Angeles Film Critics. The "witches" are in three modern-day women yearning for Mr. Right in a quaint New England town full of Mr. Uptights. Played glowingly by Cher (Moonstruck), Susan Sarandon (Lorenzo's Oil) and Michelle Pfeiffer (The Age of Innocence), they're lovely enough to tempt even the most jaded netherworld denizen. Soon, wealthy Daryl van Horne (Nicholson) arrives. Is his sudden appearance a coincidence? Or the outcome of the women's unconscious sorcery in this smooth adaptation of John Updyke's novel? Conjure up an evening's entertainment with The Witches of Eastwick. And have a devil of a good time.

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Please tell me it hasn't been 20 years. . ........2007-06-07

. . .but sadly it has. I cannot believe I first saw this film in the theater way back in 1987. I think I may have liked it better back then, but it's still pretty good. The acting is wonderful: Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Susan Sarandon (Cher never seems to change, but the other two look really young in this), Veronica Cartwright (chewing up the scenery), the dad from "Six Feet Under" and, of course, Jack Nicholson, who was born to play a horny little devil. He's terrific. I love the little town it's filmed in, and the special effects aren't bad either. I'm planning to see the musical version of this film next week, which should be interesting. That's why I watched it again tonight, just to refresh my memory. I know I liked the book better, but this film adaptation is good. Not great. It just doesn't have that extra zing to put it over the top--but worth watching.

Like "Click" for girls!.......2007-04-18

This is an entertaining movie, unless you know several girls who are under the impression you are Satan, then you might want to not let them see it. They'll probably see it anyway. Girls are resourceful like that. If they do, do your best not to act like Satan and you should be ok.

One of my movies...........2007-04-17

Love this movie as this type of movie
fits me to a tee. It is a entertaining
movie to watch. Nicholson is always
great to watch but Cher, Susan and Michelle
are absolutely perfect too.
I highly recommend this movie.

"Who are you? Just your average, horny little devil", .......2007-04-09

Jack Nicholson gives his funniest and one of the finest performances as Mr. Darryl van Horn, the mysterious and wicked man who arrives to the quiet and sleepy little town of Eastwick after three women, the Blonde Souki (Pfeifer), the Redhead Jean (Sarandon), and the Brunette Alex (Cher), best friends and witches dreamed him up as a man who can bring some changes and excitement in their lonely lives.

Several great actors have played the Prince of Darkness during their careers but Nicholson was born to play a "friendly" devil that can seduce any woman with no exception by becoming exactly what she wants him to be. The scenes where Nicholson seduces Alex (Daryl Van Horne: Well, if that's how you feel about it, then that's how you feel about it. Is THAT how you feel about it?), Jean, and Souki are among the sexiest I've ever seen.

The movie has too many vomiting scenes for my liking, and the visuals are sometimes too screaming but Nicholson is delightful. I never thought that playing cello could lead to such flaming results - and I used to play it. :)

7/10

Wicked fun.......2007-01-28

I remember watching this movie on cable ages ago as a kid and I enjoyed it.Now as an adult I love it: Great acting, great dp work,story is funny,sexy,dark and sassy. Special effects are not bad at all considering it's a 1987 flick.
A strange man,apparently summoned by three frustrated women, shows up in a perfectly ordinary American town. He soon will change their lives for the better or the worse.Filled with magic, symbolism and detail, the movie catches our attention from the start.
However, like another reviewer pointed out, the only difference between this DVD release and the one from 1997 is the case. The image and sound are not bad but the movie hasn't been restored at all.Some scratches and white speckles are present throughout the film.
My advice is, if you own the 1997 version of this DVD don't waste your money buying this reissue...Unless you like the new cover better.

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Please tell me it hasn't been 20 years. . .
Like "Click" for girls!
One of my movies....
"Who are you? Just your average, horny little devil",
Wicked fun

The Witches of Eastwick
Starring: Jack Nicholson , Cher , Susan Sarandon , Michelle Pfeiffer , and Veronica Cartwright
Director: George Miller (II)
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: 0790732262
Release Date: 1997-08-20

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Customer Reviews:

Please tell me it hasn't been 20 years. . ........2007-06-07

Like "Click" for girls!.......2007-04-18

One of my movies...........2007-04-17

"Who are you? Just your average, horny little devil", .......2007-04-09

Wicked fun.......2007-01-28

Jack Nicholson Selection: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest/The Pledge/The Witches of Eastwick

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Outstanding movie, might as well buy VHS

Jack Nicholson Selection: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest/The Pledge/The Witches of Eastwick
Starring: Jack Nicholson , Louise Fletcher , William Redfield , Michael Berryman , and Peter Brocco
Director: Milos Forman , George Miller (II) , and Sean Penn
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ASIN: B00005N90E
Release Date: 2001-10-30

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Three of the legendary movies that made Jack Nicholson who he is today. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; The Pledge; Witches of Eastwick

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding movie, might as well buy VHS.......2001-07-30

First off, the rating of 4/5 doesn't mean that I don't think this to be one of the greatest movies ever made. I do, and AFI ranked it 20 out 100 ever made. In 1975 it swept the big 5 Academy Awards (picture, actor, actress, director, screenplay). The movie is a 5/5 easy.

However, the DVD is basically the VHS on a different format. The video and sound look basically the same, and the special features are nonexistent.

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A three-pack of movies showing Jack Nicholson on top of his game. Batman; Mars Attacks!; The Witches of Eastwick

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1 of 3.......2005-11-22

batman is a great movie and jack plays the perfect "joker", but mars attacks and witches of eastwick are lame, 4 out of 5 for batman and jack

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The Witches of Eastwick [Region 2]
Starring: Jack Nicholson , Cher , Susan Sarandon , Michelle Pfeiffer , and Veronica Cartwright
Director: George Miller (II)
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