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Bedazzled

2000

Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Suggestive sexual humor and a seductive Devil are prominent, alongside supernatural religious imagery and adult themes about desire, self-worth, and selling one's soul. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • Religious themes4/5
  • Romance3/5
  • Sexual content & nudity3/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Positive messages3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

The story involves wealth and status fantasies, but it is not primarily an advertising or product-driven film.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

Implied consequences of bad deals, but no graphic depictions of death.

Strong language3/5
Why this rating?

Moderate profanity and crude humor consistent with a PG-13 comedy.

Religious themes4/5
Why this rating?

The Devil, hell, souls, and a Faustian pact are central story elements, though presented comedically rather than as religious instruction.

Romance3/5
Why this rating?

Elliot's desire to win the woman he loves drives the story and motivates his wishes.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

Mild supernatural tension regarding the devil's deal, but played for comedy.

Sexual content & nudity3/5
Why this rating?

The Devil is explicitly seductive, with suggestive situations, sexualized humor, and adult innuendo.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional social drinking and some party scenarios.

Violence2/5
Why this rating?

Mostly slapstick and mild physical comedy throughout the wish scenarios.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Elliot faces the consequences of his choices and must reject an easy supernatural solution, though bravery is not the central theme.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The inventive wish scenarios and comic transformations encourage imaginative thinking about alternate identities and consequences.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited in terms of deep representation, standard ensemble for a 2000s comedy.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

It may prompt discussion of temptation, identity, and the Faustian bargain, but education is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Kindness is shown to be a positive trait, particularly in the protagonist's eventual self-realization.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Ultimately concludes with the message that self-acceptance is more important than chasing superficial perfection.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Elliot is flawed and socially awkward; his mistakes support a cautionary lesson, though he is not consistently exemplary.

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  1. What was the most imaginative idea in the story, and what would you add to it?
  2. What beliefs or religious ideas appear in the story? How do they influence the characters?
  3. Which choice in Bedazzled would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Bedazzled, and what caused that change?
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