In a picturesque New England town, three single women attempt to conjure up a mystery man who could satisfy all their needs and desires. Sure enough, Daryl Van Horne, a filthy rich and wild-eyed rake shows up and proceeds to spark and seduce Alex (Cher), prudish music teacher Jane (Sarandon), and sweet journalist Sukie (Pfeiffer). But something's not right; another woman (Veronica Cartright) senses evil on the scene and suffers horribly for it, so our three heroines have to take matters into their own hands. Directed by George Miller, an Australian previously known for his "Mad Max" series, this film (based on a John Updike novel) runs the gamut from sensual to black-comic farce to horror. It's a lively and gripping visual fantasy but eventually turns weird and nonsensical. Nicholson, a fiendish, paunchy Buddha, makes the most of his Devilish role, and the women are terrific (although Pfeiffer looks a little TOO fine to play a woman who has birthed a bunch of kids), but the film's a mess. The score is by John Williams (whose whistling substitutes for Nicholson's in the ice cream counter scene), with a little assistance from Puccini's "Turandot."
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The review of this Movie prepared by David Loftus
Three friends (Cher, Pfiffer, Serandon) meet billionare Darryl who nurtures their creative spitits and teaches them to cast spells. However, they realize that Darryl isn't what he seems (a neighbor who has been giving the girls trouble died mysteriously). They soon find themselves pregnant and must find a way to get rid of Darryl. 1/2 Comedy, 1/4 Disgusting, 1/4 just plain wierd.
The review of this Movie prepared by Adam D. Bram