5/5 Desperation that leads to hilarity
  by Eric S. Kim (Southern California)
This remake was made back in 2000, and I should have watched it in the theaters because it's very VERY hilarious! Brendan Fraser plays Elliot Richards, a man who doesn't have the nerve to ask a woman out but is desperate in doing so. That's when the Devil comes in. Played by Elizabeth Hurley, the Devil gives him seven wishes, but only if Elliot trades his soul in return. And as Elliot makes his wishes, hilarity ensues. There are tons of sight gags and some wordplay going around, and they made me laugh numerous times. Hurley was a surprise as Satan himself: she acts with charisma and wit, and her English accent adds to the much sophisticated appearance. Fraser always does well in comedies, and here he gives his usual great performance. I haven't seen the original 1967 version yet, but when I get the chance, I hope it's as funny and heartwarming as the remake.

4/5 This is not about Brendan.
  by Alfredo R. Villanueva (New York, NY United States)
All of the reviews i have read so far ignore the fact that this double set is about AN ORIGINAL and ITS REMAKE. I saw the original when it came out and it stuck to my mind as one of the most anti-clerical, no target-barred (including Hollywood) movies ever to come out of Britain. Dudley Moore and Peter Cook are a perfect comedy team, and their chemistry is unbelievable. Compare with Hollywood's version: a female bimbo in red as the Devil, and hapless Brendan Frazer, who happens to be a fine comedy actor, stuck in a movie totally devoid of ideological satire. I love both versions, the British as a thinking man's movie( 5 stars) and Hollywood's as mindless fast food fare (3 stars, and only for Brendan)

1/5 horrible
  by D. LOPICCOLO (Michigan)
Probably the best performance ever by Brendan Fraser, and it is still god awful. In fact, seeing him on the cover should have been enough reason to run. I kept watching, waiting for the good part. Never happened. Even Liz Hurley couldn't make this worth looking at.

4/5 A formula film that updates an old idea
  by Bradley F. Smith (Miami Beach, FL)
The devil grants you wishes if you agree to 'sell your soul.' How often has that been made into some kind of movie or book or TV show? Still this one works quite well, thanks to Elizabeth Hurley and the comic talents of Brendan Fraser whose various makeups here are impressive and entertaining. Best are the Colombian drug lord and the NBA star, though all are pretty entertaining. Naturally, getting his wishes granted turns into a nightmare. The fun is seeing just how much of a nightmare. Watch this.

4/5 Hellaciously Funny by Director Harold Ramis
  by James "Scotman" April (Bakersfield, CA)
Harold Ramis [Ghostbusters] put together a fun film with the every boyish Brendan Fraser and the ever hot English actress Elizabeth Hurley as the hellish devil.

Brendan's character is a klutz with not too many social skills who just wants a change. The Devil gives him three wishes -- the first is a cheeseburger -- and the story goes. Elliott goes through some self-discovery and angst as he begins to realize that all he has ever wished for, he already has.

I found the drug cartel one especially funny. I barely remember the Dudley Moore version and so won't attempt a comparison. The comedic timing and music are really well done. Kinda a morality slapstick play!

Commentaries by the actors and director, a "making of" featurette and Spanish subtitles are a light fare for this DVD.

Ghostbusters Double Feature Gift Set (Ghostbusters/ Ghostbusters 2 and Commemorative Book)