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Bell, Book and Candle (1958)

Rate: 4
Viewed: 5/14

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5/14: Bell, Book and Candle is a weak '4' picture despite the wonderful reteaming of James Stewart and the ever beautiful-looking Kim Novak, despite her eyebrows which is an eek, after their timeless performances in Vertigo.

Billed as a comedy, it doesn't qualify, mostly because Kim Novak doesn't know how to be funny like James Stewart. I also wish they were given a better script to work with because the magic stuff is at once stupid and boring. It's akin to a deflated tire that makes riding the bike sluggish.

The presence of awful supporting characters doesn't help matters any. At least, the Seal Point Siamese cat gets the chance to be the star of the show, making the movie tolerable to sit through.

All in all, Bell, Book and Candle may seem like a winner, but the ridiculous storyline dooms it.