Ghost Town Review

Overall 3.14 of 5 view all 7 reviews

rulistenin
Wild, WY

funny, but kind of slow going

a fan of clever plots, a movie buff, comedy fan, a lover of quirky unique films, into movies that tell a great story, lover of being entertained

Pros

funny, good cast

Cons

Simplistic plot, Stereotypical ghost action, predictable

OCT

2008

Okay, it wasn't that bad. It was actually kind of entertaining. But, I can often judge a movie by how I feel walking out of the theatre. My thoughts walking out were, "it was pretty good, but ho-hum". This is one of those movies that if anyone wants to see it, then by-all-means, go right ahead. But waiting for the dvd is probably what I'd recommend. I gave it 3 stars, because 4 stars was a little more than it deserved. 3 1/2 is more accurate.

Parts of the movie had me laughing out loud. The British actor, Ricky Gervais, was funny and did a very good job in the more tender scenes too. But, the movie was very predictable and I had a hard time buying the affection that Ricky Gervais' character had with Tea Leoni's character.

All of the lead actors did a great job delivering laughs and drama. The plot was poignant at times and shows that there can be some hope for not-so-nice people. Though a lot of the scenes seemed forced... or not fully developed. Also, the rating of PG-13 is accurate, meaning it is not appropriate for the whole family.

Without giving away too much, it is about a dentist who after having a near-death experience suddenly has the unwanted ability to see dead people. Of course, the only way to end his annoyance is to help out some of the souls who have gone before him. Can he or will he? You'll have to see the movie to find out.

Ghost Town is recommended by rulistenin

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Comments about rulistenin’s Review

In response to rulistenin's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 2:10PM:

Definitely older - years.

In response to LadyMagic's comment from Oct 25, 2008 at 1:27PM:

I don't think I've seen those tv commercials... are they new or older?

Hmmm, I wonder if they were inspired by any of those tv shows where people have had to help some souls. Maybe we'll take a look. Thanks!

In response to krislynn's comment from Oct 16, 2008 at 2:40PM:

Thanks... the movie would have been better, but they threw in a lot of language and things that I thought were unnecessary (I forgot to mention in my review). It was still kind of entertaining, but I would probably only say to watch it with adults (not that bad, just not necessary).

I think I will for the dvd to come out. Great review!

In response to Jo's comment from Oct 13, 2008 at 2:21PM:

Thanks Jo. Maybe that makes me mysterious or mystical or something, right? LOL

Oh and welcome back - that's even better!

In response to GeorgeChabot's comment from Oct 12, 2008 at 6:37AM:

Thanks George... my work schedule is usually feast or famine... never consistent, lol. So, I guess it's like Brigadoon... I only appear for one day every one hundred years :-D