The Witches of Eastwick (Keepcase) | Jack Nicholson, Cher

The Witches of Eastwick (Keepcase) | Jack Nicholson, Cher | Who else but Jack...

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The Witches of Eas...

	The Witches of Eastwick (Keepcase) Jack Nicholson, Cher Warner Home Video, 2006 average customer review:based on 51 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Not Anamorphic Widescreen!

Although this is absolutely a fabulous tour de force and treat to see 4 competent actors, unlike the drudge and hacks we have to put up with in today's Hollywood, I just wanted to let anybody know that has taken a gander at the Product Details and advise them that this movie is not in anamorphic widescreen as it is alledged to be described. It is in fact nothing more than a re-issue of the 1997 snap case. Only differences, snape case 1997, keep case 2006. Original theatrical movie poster used for cover art 1997, cast photo used for cover art 2006. Different pics on the back of both dvd cases from different scenes in the movie. As for the most important piece of noteworthy evidence, the statement on the back of both dvd cases, quite literally reads exactly the same, "STANDARD VERSION: Formatted from its original version to fit your screen. WIDESCREEN VERSION: Presented in a "letterbox" widescreen format preserving the "scope" aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition. Enhanced for widescreen TVs." I would intend that to be that the aspect ration in question is 1.85:1 non-anamorphic and that it is not 2.35:1, which is anamorphic.

Hope this helps any cinephiles out there with their decision to invest in this newer release.

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Who else but Jack...

could play the devil and make it seem so real--and funny? When trio of New England singles summon the Devil by accident, they've got to somehow get him back. Meanwhile the Horned One is having a great time. The novel was great and if possible, the movie was even funnier.

Woooooooohooo witchy women...

First of all, if you're going to see this movie, remember not to take it too seriously. It does touch on some serious subjects, and is of course meant to make you think, but above all, it's a COMEDY. It's silly and raunchy and FUN. Don't read too much into it.

That being said... This movie is great! If you're a fan of Sarandon, Cher, Pfiefer, or Nicholson, you'll probably like it. If you're a fan of all 4, you'll love it. There aren't any Oscar-calibur performances here, but you can tell the actors just had a lot of fun with their characters (which I always find entertaining).

Susan Sarandon's is the most fun to me, as she goes from super-dowdy to a free-spirited sexual being. And you've got to love Jack Nicholson being suave and evil as only Nicholson can be. Plus, Cher with huge infomercial hair!

Combine that with all kinds weird religious messages, and you've got yourself a movie!

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A Bewitching tale with something for everyone

This is a genre blending film I found at Fry's Horror section for only $2.49 retail. It can be described as a supernatural Battle of the Sexes with horrific, comedic, and dramatic elements with a bizarre love story/ orgy at the center of it. The 3 "witches" (Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer) make a request for the perfect man who is delivered to them in the form of Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson) aka the Devil.

According to Daryl, when a man is encountered by a strong woman, his manhood goes limp. The woman is called a "witch" and set on fire. This is used to make women scared of men and scared of themselves. Daryl's attention allows the 3 women to embrace their sexuality, fertility, passion, and ambition. Eventually, they realize they no longer need men for anything, including Daryl. This culminates in the ultimate showdown with man vs. women.

The SFX quality was good enough to win the BAFTA Award in 1987. The music by John Williams earned him an Oscar and Grammy nomination. Nicholson gives an incredibly over the top performance that was good enough to win both the NY & LA Critics Choice Awards.

There is a lot of back story to this as well. Bill Murray was originally set to play Darryl and Cher and Sarandon switched roles once they walked onto the set. The studio execs hassled the director so much that Miller halted production. When they threatened to replace him with another director, Nicholson said he would walk away from the production. This ended the feuding.

Favorite Quote: Almost all the dialogue. Cher asks Nicholson's character if he is married. To which he responds, " I don't believe in it. Good for the man, bad for the woman. She dies, she suffocates. Then the Husband complains that he is f*cking a dead woman and he is the one that killed her. Where is your Husband?" Cher replies, "Dead."

DVD Extras: Full Cast & Crew Bios, a set design feature entitled " Conjuring Eastwick", a "Bewitching Look Back" at the history, Awards, Commentary, Interviews, and a Trailer (which indicates there are deleted scenes missing from the DVD. There should also be the numerous alternate endings they had shot).

Bottom Line: Bewitching tale (pun intended) with something for everyone.

Rating: 8.5/10

Molly Celaschi
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It IS anamorphic

Contrary to the other review on this site, Witches of Eastwick (a movie I really love) IS in anamorphic widescreen. It's presented in it's original aspect ratio as well. What it isn't, however, is remastered. It sorely needs a full remastering of picture and sound.

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