PartialMovieViewer
A really enjoyable, unsettling story. The acting is ticking like a fine Swiss watch, and what an interestingly unique plot. I thoroughly enjoyed these three Eastwick witches and that really evil guy. This movie is near the top of its genre...whatever that is. Jack Nicholson is at the top of his game (when is he not)? Susan Sarandon, Michelle Pheifer and even Cher, show some excellent chops as well. Director, George Miller did such a good job bringing these folks into the fold of this orchestration. I would like to think that the cast makes this movie, but so many times I have seen flicks with a great cast and nothing else, thereby tanking an entire project. Directing, casting, producing and all that other filmmaking stuff is all masterfully mixed and delivered in a spectacular package of neatness. I can deal with watching this movie about a hundred more times.
Predrag
OK. Decent acting, great directing work, story is funny, sexy, dark and sassy. Special effects are not bad at all considering it's a 1987 flick. That being said... This movie is great! If you're a fan of Sarandon, Cher, Pfeiffer, or Nicholson, you'll probably like it.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. 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! This film is wonderfully scored by John Williams (Jaws, Hook) and his music suits the film amazingly. I also thought that John Williams' score was fantastic and had this magical/mysterious quality that really meshed with the story and visuals. It's not his best score, but it was still a very good one. There were also a number of special effects by ILM which I thought were also well-done, especially considering this was made in the late 80's. Still, this is a quality film that shows off director George Miller's versatility and the acting talents of its cast.Overall rating: 7 out of 10.
Claudio Carvalho
In the traditional and conservative Eastwick, the sculptress Alexandra Medford (Cher), the shy musician and teacher Jane Spofford (Susan Sarandon) and the journalist Sukie Ridgemont (Michelle Pfeiffer) are best friends. Alexandra is a widow; Jane is divorced since she can not have a child; and Sukie is divorced because she frequently gets pregnant and has five children. They are sexually repressed and one night, they describe the characteristics of their ideal man while drinking. There is a storm on the town and the mysterious Daryl Van Horne (Jack Nicholson) appears in town and buy a notorious mansion. NJobody can recall his name, but he seduces the three friends. Meanwhile the pious Felicia Alden (Veronica Cartwright), who is married with Sukie's boss Clyde Alden (Richard Jenkins), has a weird accident and feels that Daryl is the devil. When Felicia dies, Alexandra, Jane and Sukie realize that there is something strange about Daryl. But what can they do? "The Witches of Eastwick" is a sexy and original film with a strange combination of horror and comedy. Jack Nicholson is comfortable performing another totally incorrect character. The sinful witches are represented by three gorgeous actresses. The special effects are great and responsible for funny scenes. My vote is seven.Title (Brazil): "As Bruxas de Eastwick" ("The Witches of Eastwick")
igorrogov
To put it in one sentence - it is a broad satire on human condition and western society, still very modern, sharp and subversive after 25 odd years.Casting is spot on; it is one of the very best Jack Nicholson acting performances; he carries on through the movie with terrific energy, an absolute devil, if only a small one.Susan Sarandon as Jane Spofford is a close match. She is a true witch; it is a great pleasure to watch her unleash her heroine true self.Cher is very good, if only somewhat reserved. Michelle Pfeiffer has quite a few good moments.The whole female trio works really well.Veronica Cartwright over-the-top performance as an evil moralfag is another great, if somewhat guilty pleasure. An absolute dark comic masterpiece with a lots of re-watch potential. Very undervalued.
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