There was something quite charming about this film. It's very old, and the quality isn't great. The special effects are awful viewed through modern eyes, but nevertheless, it's worth a watch. The storyline is good and Veronica Lake is wonderful in the role of the young witch, Jennifer, burned at the stake and seeking her revenge on the descendants of the man responsible for her death when her spirit is released from captivity. I wasn't entirely charmed by Fredric March, the man who played her love interest, though. I think his lack of screen presence spoilt the film for me. It would have been more enjoyable with a different male lead. All the same, I loved the film, and it's definitely a classic.

Ignoring other reviewer's comments, I actually bought the film myself and whilst it was watchable, I wished really that I had taken a little more notice with reference to the poor quality of the film. However, the film itself is excellent and with the film having a somewhat 'dusty' and 'crackly' appearance, seems to a add a little. I recommend you watch this on a Sunday afternoon with a good glass of red!

This movie (René Clair, 1942) is a little chef-d'oeuvre, with an excellent script, cast....and the little Veronica Lake at her best : 1942 = 20 years old, very pretty blonde...and here is the BLU-RAY : you can see (even / black and white !) the beautiful hair of Veronica, even guess for her (blue) eyes. Very fine acting, with René Clair as Director : Jennifer behind the armchair, smiling and asking : " Am I not an attractive female" ?) ...and so on, with humour. Now, the Blu-ray. Very nice pictures : O.K. No bonus or only a (bad) trailer. Audio : Spanish...but with also an excellent English Sound, (4 KO)...and Jennifer's voice is now a delight. No French option, not even French subtitle. So, for a Frenchman, going first to English/subtitle English (for Spanish would be only a disturbing thing here) is the first solution. Or, let us buy also the French DVD, a good one indeed (with suppléments : filmographies / René Clair ; Veronica Lake ; Fredric March) giving VF, VO : English with French subtitle)...and thereafter, let us go back to the spanish Blu-ray...with English/English ! What a way. But, so you can understand all the subtleties of witchcraft ! And enjoy the nice face, hair and voice of Jennifer, in love, and fighting for her love against her father. Not a Sorcière (the ugly old one), but a Magicienne (all witchcraft), indeed une Fée (young, beautiful, and good-hearted). And, at last : English sound only. Jennifer calling Wally is a must ! Enjoy it ! So, why only four stars ? No French subtitles ; bonus like nothing ...

The movie, no doubt, is a Five Stars one,

a film ive not seen in years so i took a chance and its great and criterion have again done a great job.

Oh Amazon!! All these negative quality reviews for old VHS/DVD's which have nothing to do with this 2013 release from CRITERION. These are the first reviews that you come upon and for a careless reader may well put people off this really good release. So... Criterion have again done a good job. Beautiful B/W 4.3 Print, clear picture and sound. An interesting booklet with tales of March. Lake, Benchley and loads more and an interview with Rene Clair, and a trailer. The film itself is perhaps not to everyone's liking or taste. It is romantic whimsy, but whimsy at it's best, with great acting from everyone, including, perhaps surprisingly, a very funny one from Susan Hayward. But it is Lake's film - Beautiful, vulnerable and a bit wicked as she sets out to seduce and ruin March whose ancestor 250 years ago put her and her father to death as witches. However, as the saying goes "Complications ensue". At 74 mins long there is nary a dull moment, and it gets a rare 5 stars, but, I have to say, it's a personal 5 stars, because as I have said, it may not be eveyone's cup of proverbial.

Love this film, an old classic but very funny.

This is a classic film and is still watchable today hence buying my own copy based on I have seen it before but I still think its worth a space on the shelves in my collection.

Was quite a good few years ago when saw it on tv.

The film is great condition, considering how old it is.

Did bring back a few memories the tree bit.

+ Started with smoke form, be for they got their bodies.

Glad I got film, another black & white film to my collection.

& Its a once in while film to watch.

This is a wonderful film from the criterion collection, and was the basis for the Bewitched TV series. Definitely a fun vintage watch, and since criterion does such a good job at film restoration, it looks great on our big screen TV! I was very happy to pick this up during a sale.

una comedia romántica bastante entretenida, parte de la colección Criterion, esta un poco mas barata que otros títulos de la colección, supongo que es por la menor duración del filme. el único detalle, es que no incluye audio o subtítulos en español, solo ingles.

Ma femme est une sorcière avec film non restauré dommage mais le film et très bien surtout avec la belle Veronica leke et bon vendeur momox merci momox

Película de cine clásico en blanco y negro.Guión y efectos especiales buenos para la época.Estamos hablando del año 1943.En esta película está basada la serie Embrujada.(Bewitched)

I hadn't seen this movie in eons and was delighted to find it in a restored version by Criterion. A nicely done digital transfer with remastered soundtrack of this fun classic starring Veronica Lake and Fredric March. Bonuses in this version include a 20-minute audio interview on the dvd with director Rene Clair, discussing the changing art of film, plus an interesting, and very readable, essay by Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin in the accompanying booklet.

P.S. Not given in the product details, but there are English SDH.