I freely admit I'm a sap. Give me a good story line and decent acting and I'll be in tears at the end. (When Peter Falk says "As you wish" at the end of "Princess Bride", I'm a mess. When Danny DeVito's daughter finds the telescope in "Renaissance Man", same. And so on.) And like I am every time I see this one. When God joins in at the end in the singing, wow!

One thing bothers me. In the bet between God and the devil, they agree that if the devil wins, Bobby Wayne will die. But God wins the hand - and still Wayne dies. Even a sap likes a movie to be consistent.

The story line of the movie reminds me of "Damn Yankees". Guy makes deal with Devil to realize his dream, finds he prefers his real life to the reality of dream. Of course, divine intervention isn't required to save Joe Hardy/Joe Boyd; just the devil's bad temper. But wife and family win out. Hooray for us saps! Middle of the movie drags a bit but there are enough high points to bring it through. Cast is excellent. George Burns carries of both persona beautifully. Ron Silver is at his slimy best. Can't think of another actor who matches him at this. I think of "Time Cop" or "Blue Steel". He's horrible and great all at once!

The movie is good, satisfying fun.

I don't care what anyone says. I have a thing for this movie. It's a great and simple script. Right down to the choice of that great old song that they sing a pivotal points and at the end (Fugue for Tinhorns from 'Guys and Dolls') George Burns' reprisal of this role was and is pure gold. The little things he says, those simple eternal truths hit home every time. They offer us a few words to live by and things to think about...in essence telling us that God's vast plan for the universe is really quite a simple one.

Ted Wass, I am convinced, is the only actor that could have pulled it off with so much charm and sensitivity. He's never been a glittering star, but he will always shine brilliantly for me in this role as the object of the devil's temptation and God's redemption.

Call this a too-religious-sounding review and I will say God is everywhere, even in this typeface.

I recommend this movie to sensitive people only. All others, I am sorry you will never get it.

I remember seeing "Oh, God! You Devil" in the theater (Sunrise Multiplex, Valley Stream, NY). I was a fan then and, all these years later, I'm more of a fan now. This movie has always touched me in a way few movies have. The script is terrific. The cast is great. George Burns hits the ball out of the park. "Oh, God! You Devil" is one of my all-time favorites. Honorable mention: Eugene Roche.