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The Devil and Daniel Webster (2004)

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User Rating: 6.0/10 (681 votes)
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Overview

Director:
Alec Baldwin
Release Date:
17 August 2007 (Kazakhstan) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Fantasy more
Tagline:
the devil is in the details.
Plot:
A down-and-out writer sells his soul to the devil in exchange for fame and fortune. | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)
User Comments:
Nine Stars and two thumbs up for me! more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Anthony Hopkins ... Daniel Webster

Alec Baldwin ... Jabez Stone

Jennifer Love Hewitt ... The Devil
Ken Murton ... Daniel's Agent
Frank Sivero ... Luigi
Dan Aykroyd ... Julius Jenson

Gregg Bello ... Rick Fusco

Kim Cattrall ... Constance Hurry

John Savage ... Johnny
Al Palagonia ... Anthony
Barry Miller ... Mike Weiss
Jason Patric ... Ray
Paul Thornton ... James Joyce
Kevin Olson ... Tommy Anderson
Bill Corsair ... Aging Writer
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Shortcut to Happiness (USA) (new title)
The Devil (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content.
Runtime:
106 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
USA:PG-13
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Trivia:
Filming was completed in 2001 but the movie has been shelved for several years due to lack of funds to complete post-production. However, My Own Worst Enemy Productions acquired the rights to the title and is set to release it in 2007. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When buying the house, Jabez Stone sees the Devil on the beach. He runs to her with his shirt's collar over his jacket. But when he is there and talks to the Devil the collar is carefully tucked under. more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Family Guy: Stuck Together, Torn Apart (#3.19)" (2002) more

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13 out of 25 people found the following comment useful:-
Nine Stars and two thumbs up for me!, 16 August 2006
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Author: annepietro from United States

"The Devil and Daniel Webster" gets 9 enthusiastic stars and 2 thumbs up for me.

"The Devil and Daniel Webster" is one of those films that will make keep your attention from start to finish. With talented stars, a script that has something for everyone and legendary characters, "The Devil and Daniel Webster" is a movie to watch.

"The Devil and Daniel Webster" is a remake of an earlier Academy Award-winning film of the same name which was released in 1941. In "The Devil and Daniel Webster", the Devil takes human form (Jennifer Love Hewitt) as she comes to "help out" a failing writer, Jabez Stone (Alec Baldwin). However, after Stone accepts her offer, he soon realizes that his deal wasn't quite what he expected it to be. Anthony Hopkins adds his superstar status as the wise sage, which he plays so convincingly.

There is only one result that can come from inserting two of the most talented actors in a film that has a good script. Hopkins stars alongside Alec Baldwin and Jennifer Love Hewitt in one of the best classic fantasies that I have seen in a long time.

When I heard Hopkins was starring as a part of the film, I immediately thought of the amount of credibility he would give toward "The Devil and Daniel Webster"" Hopkins is the type of actor like Robert De Niro and Morgan Freeman whose mere presence on film will alert the viewer that they will be watching an excellent film. Hopkins brought integrity, intelligence, and honesty to this role.

"The Devil and Daniel Webster" is truly a movie with a classic story of good over evil. Alec Baldwin's approach was enjoyable to watch as he seemed to pull it off with such innocence. It was like he is learning life's lessons all over again from scratch. Also, Jennifer Love Hewitt's performance is like a mirror image to that of Hopkins.

Hewitt is a vision to behold in "The Devil and Daniel Webster" as her beauty radiates off the screen with such sexiness. Hewitt showcases her true ability to capture the essence of her character and portrays it with cleverness and believability. Audiences will enjoy the surprises Hewitt has in store for them.

"The Devil and Daniel Webster" gets 9 enthusiastic stars and 2 thumbs up.

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