This movie was OK. My grandchildren enjoyed watching it. [4] Studio head Ron W. Miller hired Mary Rodgers to rewrite it based on the fact that Freaky Friday (1976), whose screenplay she adapted from her own novel, had been one of the studio's biggest hits of a decade for which profitable and critically well-received new films were few and far between for them. While running to escape his angry tenants after one of them blurts out that he owns the building, Max is killed by a bus and descends into hell, which resembles a corporate headquarters. Max can return to life on earth if he can convince three innocent people to sign their souls over to the devil within two months. Though he had declined previous offers from Disney due to rumors that they were unwelcoming to minorities, Bill Cosby and his wife Camille expressed reservations about a black actor playing the devil, Bill Cosby took the part because the role had already been previously played by white actors. When he teams up with skeptical policewoman Angela Dodson (RACHEL WEISZ) to solve the mysterious suicide of her twin sister, their investigation takes them through the world of demons and angels that exists just beneath the landscape of contemporary Los Angeles. Cosby as Devil is almost as fun as George Burns was in Oh God You Devil. Max begins to care for all three of his subjects and discovers his innate decency. Good family night movie or a do the right thing feel good movie. Max attacks the quest with vigor as he wants to live and he doesn't care about what happens to others. However his task is harder than expected, especially when 7 years old Tobi demands that he marry his mother. Elliott Gould, Mindy Sterling, Bill Cosby, Denise DuBarry. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. It would not load from main screen. Max accepts, and returns to earth, equipped with special powers. Highly recommended. Max can return to life on earth if he can convince three innocent people to sign their souls over to the devil within two months. The film started its life much differently than it ended up: originally, screenwriter Jimmy Sangster conceived it in 1973 as a Hammer Films horror film called The Fairytale Man with Vincent Price as a dead actor who collects children's souls for the Devil,[3] but it went into turnaround when producer Harold Cohen, who produced two TV movies based on Sangster's other novels, could not raise money for it. Caught in a catastrophic series of otherworldly events, the two become inextricably involved and seek to find their own peace at whatever cost. This film was one of three that influenced Disney to establish Touchstone and Hollywood Pictures as an avenue to produce and release films for mature audiences. Eligible if purchased with select payment methods. Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2013. However his task is harder than expected, especially when 7 years old Tobi demands that he marry his mother. Max can return to life on earth if he can convince three innocent people to sign their souls over to the devil within two months. This is a very funny little movie. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Max can return to life on earth if he can convince three innocent people to sign their souls over to the devil within two months. With Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich. below. The film was considered to be controversial for a Disney film at the time, partly because of the subject matter, but also because of Bill Cosby's atypical portrayal of a villainous character. When ruthless landlord Max Devlin (Gould) is struck by a bus, he meets a diabolical "soul manager" with an offer he can't refuse. In Los Angeles, Max Devlin (Elliott Gould) is accidentally hit by a (Ford) Hare Krishna chanting party van, and is apparently killed instantly. The problems I have with the movie start with the introduction of the kids that Max corrupts. I will say this, when Cos is on screen, he steals the scene away from Gold every time. Featuring the music of Marvin Hamlisch, and talented songstress Julie Budd, this is a magical, romantic comedy the whole family will enjoy. Watch all the fireworks as Elliott Gould and Bill Cosby star in this delightfully devilish adventure. "[10] Sheila Benson of the Los Angeles Times wrote, "Somewhere inside 'The Devil and Max Devlin' (citywide), a lively, well-thought-out script (by Mary Rogers) struggles against layers of Disneyfication ... Cosby, in an unsympathetic first for him, has nothing which stretches either his comedic or his acting gifts. Can't play on this device. Watch your purchase on Movies Anywhere supported devices. But the devil Barney makes him an offer: if he manages to get three innocent youths to sell him their souls in the next two months, he may stay on earth. The Devil and Max Devlin is a 1981 American fantasy–comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions, directed by Steven Hilliard Stern and starring Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby and Susan Anspach.. Please fill your email to form Then he starts caring about his three goals and eventually defies the Devil thus eliminating his escape from eternal torment; or does he? The scene that takes place in hell is visually striking and effective. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. Genres: Fantasy Comedy, Heaven-Can-Wait Fantasies, Comedy, Fantasy; Director: Steven Hilliard Stern; Cast: Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich, Julie Budd. He even falls in love with Penny, but finds it difficult to get them to sign away their souls. Rated: Runtime: 1 hr. Hij is opnieuw klaar om de strijd met het kwaad aan te gaan. If You Have Any Legal Issues Please Contact The Appropriate Media File Owners or Host Sites. Benson, Sheila (February 12, 1981). Full cast + crew; Main; Details; News; Trailers + Clips; Photos; Reviews; DVD; Synopsis . I enjoyed it back then, and today, even though the clothes, hair styles and music date it, the film is still good and worth watching on a couple of levels. When ruthless landlord Max Devlin (Gould) is struck by a bus, he meets a diabolical "soul manager" with an offer he can't refuse. When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to hell. "[11] Gary Arnold of The Washington Post wrote, "It's no fun at all watching a lumpy, glum Elliott Gould going through the motions of preying on a group of children before reforming himself with the foregone conclusion of a last-minute change of heart. "[8] Variety wrote, "Though starting out well, film falls on its face fast, and never recovers. The film was considered to be controversial for a Disney film at the time, partly because of the subject matter, but also because of Bill Cosby's atypical portrayal of a villainous character. Watch all the fireworks as Elliott Gould and Bill Cosby star in this delightfully devilish adventure. Max accepts, and returns to earth, equipped with special powers. Good film and a break from the Disney mold. Trailer When Max dies in an accident, he goes straight to hell. We Are The Biggest Stream Movies and TV Series Online DataBase Website, Better Than: Movie25, 123Movies, PutLocker, SolarMovie, GoMovies, FMovies, YesMovies, BMovies, Project Free Tv, WatchSeries, GoStream, PrimeWire. The Devil and Max Devlin is a 1981 American fantasy–comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions, directed by Steven Hilliard Stern and starring Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby and Susan Anspach. Genres: Fantasy Comedy, Heaven-Can-Wait Fantasies, Comedy, Fantasy; Director: Steven Hilliard Stern; Cast: Elliott Gould, Bill Cosby, Susan Anspach, Adam Rich, Julie Budd. Dad and Ghost Dad then an evil Nether being!) Soon Max realizes that there still may be good in him. Bill Cosby is a soul Arranger who give a recently dead Max Devlin (Elliot Gould) a chance to return to earth.
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