Post-war nuclear yum yum
Added 7/18/2009
I think this movie is best described as cute, campy, and sexy. Taken in the context of the times, this film just oozes sensuality, and does it with style and class. It's all over this film, and it's verrrry,.......... affective. The filming is gorgeous, top notch for this type of film. The chemistry between Novak and Stewart is more than believable, it's borderline scandalous. What a great date movie,...wow.! There is nothing about this film that isn't cute, sentimental, and yummy. If you're not feeling that, you're watching the wrong movie.
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Nostalgia is a poor guide
Added 6/18/2009
I saw this movie on TV many years ago. My recollection of it was pleasant and I recalled liking the movie very much. The other reviews convinced me the movie was as I recalled and I bought it.
Well, my recollection was made rosier by the passage of time. The movie is as others here have described it. A love story between a mortal (Stewart) and a witch (Novak). The plot development is predictable.
Stewart did a good job portraying a middle-aged sophisticate who would NEVER believe in something like witchcraft. He is (predictably) outraged when he realizes he has been "bewitched". He leaves, vowing never to return. He caves in at the end of the movie and his anger is quickly forgotten.
I think Ms. Novak's job was to be pretty; look bored; never smile; hit her marks; deliver her lines and show very little emotion. Her attempts at being mysterious and seductive came off as "I'm bored".
And so was I. I liked the movie a lot better in my memory. I should have left it there.
Color and sound on the DVD are good; I didn't explore any extra features if there are any.
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Bell, book and candle
Added 5/11/2009
This movie is another Kim novak and Jimmy Stewart classic.They show great chemistry on screen.Jack Lemmon also plays a good part.This is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies...
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Still dynamite
Added 5/5/2009
This is a classic. Just seeing the all-star cast at their best is worth the price. Kim Novak (who never needed any enhancements) Jimmy Stewart, Jack Lemon, Hermoine Gingold, Ernie Kovaks.... all in one package. The quality of the recording is great, and the story is a classic.
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Classic but awesome witch flick!
Added 4/19/2009
I have not been one to watch many classic movies, but I'd heard Bell Book and Candle mentioned time and time again. Finally broke down and bought it and I was surprised. Yes, it's classic, (1958) but if you love all things witchy, you may love Kim Novac's version of a witch. Jack Lemmon is pretty humorous in this flick. Worth the money, in my book.
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Post-war nuclear yum yum
Added 7/18/2009
I think this movie is best described as cute, campy, and sexy. Taken in the context of the times, this film just oozes sensuality, and does it with style and class. It's all over this film, and it's verrrry,.......... affective. The filming is gorgeous, top notch for this type of film. The chemistry between Novak and Stewart is more than believable, it's borderline scandalous. What a great date movie,...wow.! There is nothing about this film that isn't cute, sentimental, and yummy. If you're not feeling that, you're watching the wrong movie.
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Nostalgia is a poor guide
Added 6/18/2009
I saw this movie on TV many years ago. My recollection of it was pleasant and I recalled liking the movie very much. The other reviews convinced me the movie was as I recalled and I bought it.
Well, my recollection was made rosier by the passage of time. The movie is as others here have described it. A love story between a mortal (Stewart) and a witch (Novak). The plot development is predictable.
Stewart did a good job portraying a middle-aged sophisticate who would NEVER believe in something like witchcraft. He is (predictably) outraged when he realizes he has been "bewitched". He leaves, vowing never to return. He caves in at the end of the movie and his anger is quickly forgotten.
I think Ms. Novak's job was to be pretty; look bored; never smile; hit her marks; deliver her lines and show very little emotion. Her attempts at being mysterious and seductive came off as "I'm bored".
And so was I. I liked the movie a lot better in my memory. I should have left it there.
Color and sound on the DVD are good; I didn't explore any extra features if there are any.
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Bell, book and candle
Added 5/11/2009
This movie is another Kim novak and Jimmy Stewart classic.They show great chemistry on screen.Jack Lemmon also plays a good part.This is one of my all time favorite Christmas movies...
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