The magic word is "Julie Andrews!" in this Faust updated for the Go-Go generation. Guest star Welch is satanic temptress Lillian Lust. A very funny film, especially for those familiar with Moore's work only after he "went Hollywood", with stylish direction and bright dialogue.

a mostly forgotten movie that is just too lovable to deny, cook and more make a good duo on the screen and with a pen and i would throw this on your list to watch because it's one of the best comedies to come out of the 60's.

It's a shame that the remake was made, because I had pre-judged this movie as something that it wasn't. It's actually funny, and it attempts to deal with Dudley Moore's theological questions intelligently. It just kind of drives home how much of a train wreck the remake was.

You'll want to call it "Python-esque" until you realize this predates the term. Some bits work better than others, but it's the dialogue and the chemistry between the leads that makes this a real treat to watch. If the story sounds interesting to you, avoid the remake at all costs and give this one a spin.

Don't watch this edition of the film. Watch the remake with Brendan Frasure and Elizabeth Hurley. Elizabeth Hurley is a significantly better Satan than any Satan other than possibly Al Pacino.

The script is nothing special, but Moore and Cook, two exceptional comedy pros, make this funny. Cook is flat-out amazing, playing the devil as a suave, calm, charming rogue. The Seven Deadly Sins were funny and an inspired addition to the movie. Some of the scenarios could have used more meat in the gags, but unlike the shit remake of the same name, the resolution is clever and preserves the tone of the work. The movie isn't a classic, but is very funny and stands up well to this day.

Hilarious and clever. Plus you have to love Raquel Welch as Lust. Perfect casting :-)

Pretty good.

One of the funniest movies I've ever seen. Dudley Moore's timing is flawless.

A great dis-service was done to this film by the remake. This film is unbelievably funny. You also get a very interesting perspective on Evil.

I've always really liked this film. The idea that the devil is just some jerk who goes around causing minor inconveniences to people has always tickled me. Definitely worthwhile.

Comparing this and it's Hollywood remake, this has more substance Vs. the glamorized version which the Hollywood one is. Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were excellent.

This is just incredible, and the sort of film Hollywood could never match (despite attempting to remake it in 2000). everything here just works. Cook and Moore are at their peak here, with their repartee working magnificently. Oh and special mention of the Dudley Moore written pop songs, as a musician myself I can really appreciate the comic genius of the two numbers. I found three copies on DVD recently and bought them all! Sheer Genius!

Still funny, still ahead of the curve, still true. "Julie Andrews!"

Quite funny, and the theology isn't all that bad, either. Satan is a petulant fallen angel who is thinking twice about ruling in Hell.