George Burns returns as God - and as Satan. They battle over the soul of a young rock star who is willing to sell it to the devil.George Burns returns as God - and as Satan. They battle over the soul of a young rock star who is willing to sell it to the devil.George Burns returns as God - and as Satan. They battle over the soul of a young rock star who is willing to sell it to the devil.
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I think this installment of the Oh God series is very good. When Satan said the contract was a trial period, that just shows how Satan likes to lie and manipulate. Even though George Burns is gone, I think they should make a fourth installment to the series and have Bill Cosby play the role of God and the devil (If the devil wants to be in this one)
To explain Bill Cosby in the role, the beginning of the movie could have God saying that this time he has decided to take on a different form, than the one he used in his last three visits to earth, and then the movie picks up from there just like the other ones did.
Since George Burns can't star in another sequel, I think Bill Cosby would be the perfect alternative, as he would give the character a very similar touch.
To explain Bill Cosby in the role, the beginning of the movie could have God saying that this time he has decided to take on a different form, than the one he used in his last three visits to earth, and then the movie picks up from there just like the other ones did.
Since George Burns can't star in another sequel, I think Bill Cosby would be the perfect alternative, as he would give the character a very similar touch.
A piano player in Los Angeles (Ted Wass) wants to make it big and so the devil (George Burns) offers to turn him from a Barry Manilow wannabe into a stud-ly Rick Springfield rock star. Will he stay with his wife (Roxanne Hart) and simple life as a struggling musician or give into temptation and the 'success' he craves?
"Oh, God! You Devil" (1984) was the third and final "Oh, God!" film. It's superior to the sitcomy precursor from 1980 while the first half is just as good as the original 1977 film. Shortly after the midway point, though, it starts to lose its mojo and becomes a little tedious, but things perk up when 'God' (Burns) appears for a showdown with the devil. If you ignore the paranormal elements, it's reminiscent of "The Rose" in ways (1979).
Lovely Roxanne Hart is a highlight in her brief role. Too bad it wasn't bigger. Meanwhile Wass is surprisingly convincing as the Rick Springfield-like rocker.
The film cost $5,560,001 and made $21,538,850 in the USA alone in late 1984, which means it was a modest box office hit. Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel gave it a positive review, calling it "charming" and "delightful" "with a wicked sense of humor."
The movie runs 1 hour, 37 minutes and was shot in Los Angeles, with some scenes done in Las Vegas.
GRADE: B
"Oh, God! You Devil" (1984) was the third and final "Oh, God!" film. It's superior to the sitcomy precursor from 1980 while the first half is just as good as the original 1977 film. Shortly after the midway point, though, it starts to lose its mojo and becomes a little tedious, but things perk up when 'God' (Burns) appears for a showdown with the devil. If you ignore the paranormal elements, it's reminiscent of "The Rose" in ways (1979).
Lovely Roxanne Hart is a highlight in her brief role. Too bad it wasn't bigger. Meanwhile Wass is surprisingly convincing as the Rick Springfield-like rocker.
The film cost $5,560,001 and made $21,538,850 in the USA alone in late 1984, which means it was a modest box office hit. Roger Ebert & Gene Siskel gave it a positive review, calling it "charming" and "delightful" "with a wicked sense of humor."
The movie runs 1 hour, 37 minutes and was shot in Los Angeles, with some scenes done in Las Vegas.
GRADE: B
Burns is effective in dual roles, as God and the devil in this third installment of the Oh, God! series. This time God tries to save Bobby Shelton (Ted Wass), who was once a nobody and now a rock star, from the clutches of the devil. The story works for a while and doesn't take itself too seriously. For fans of Burns, you'll be satisfied.
This is a classic! Great comedy from George Burns in both roles! The story leaves such a good message with the viewer, that it's hard to forget this film, even now, 37 years later. See it, it will stay with you.
Bobby Shelton (Ted Wass) is a down-on-his-luck songwriter watched over by God (George Burns) after his father prayed for him as a sick child. He reluctantly does a Beverly Hills wedding. He asks to sell his soul to make it in the business and Satan (George Burns) obliges by signing him. Instead of the standard 7 years deal, he gets a trial period. He becomes superstar Billy Wayne in an instant. His wife Wendy Shelton (Roxanne Hart) is with another man in his place as Bobby but is pregnant with his baby when he was still Bobby. He tries to break his deal with the devil and goes in search for God. He's told to go to the desert and he goes to Las Vegas.
George Burns is good as a cigar smoking Satan. The movie could probably use more Burns. Ted Wass is not that great. This is a little darker and doesn't have quite the same humor as the original. I do need Bobby to do more to break the contract than simply finding God. It would be great if he does good deeds to appeal to God. There are opportunities for drama and humor that aren't taken. I do love the irony of Bobby going to Vegas to find God. It's definitely not as good as the original but it's good to see Burns again anyways.
George Burns is good as a cigar smoking Satan. The movie could probably use more Burns. Ted Wass is not that great. This is a little darker and doesn't have quite the same humor as the original. I do need Bobby to do more to break the contract than simply finding God. It would be great if he does good deeds to appeal to God. There are opportunities for drama and humor that aren't taken. I do love the irony of Bobby going to Vegas to find God. It's definitely not as good as the original but it's good to see Burns again anyways.
Did you know
- TriviaThe crowd that was shown in Buffalo outside the War Memorial Auditorium in this film was actually waiting to see the Van Halen 1984 tour stop there. Concert officials kept the doors closed in order to allow the crowd to build. Weezer drummer Patrick Wilson was within this outside crowd and credits this concert as his inspiration to begin taking drum lessons. Rick James was also in attendance at the show, and Wilson often recalls to friends the sight of James and his entourage passing closely by on the floor.
- GoofsIn Bobby Shelton's, as Billy Wayne, first concert in Buffalo, the venue changes from an amphitheater to an arena from shot to shot of the crowd.
- Alternate versionsThe DVD release of this film plasters the 1984 Warner Bros. logo with the 2001 variant and also adds an additional 2001 closing logo.
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- Also known as
- Oh Gott! Du Teufel
- Filming locations
- 800 Traction Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA(Bobby's apartment)
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $21,538,850
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,560,001
- Nov 11, 1984
- Gross worldwide
- $21,538,850
- Runtime
- 1h 37m(97 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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