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 Sadly it sacrifices the romance for a clichéd plot twist..., 2008-09-03
Somewhere between good and bad lies `Ghost', a film that has enough working for it to offset the elements working against it, but in the end can't really be labeled as a `good' film or a `bad' one. I feel somewhat torn as to my response towards `Ghost' because the film is essentially two films, one of which works far greater than the other. There is a love story and a murder mystery, and the love story (which ends up taking a back seat to the murder mystery) is in all actuality the most impressive and touching part of the story. The murder mystery should have been stripped from the screenplay in my opinion, especially since it is obvious even before Sam is killed who exactly is going to have it done and why.
So, the film centers on Sam and Molly, an attractive couple who are deep in love (even if Sam never says it) and have just moved into an apartment together. One night out on the town they run into a mugger who strikes Molly causing Sam to burst into a furious rage and gets himself shot. Now Molly is all alone with her grief; well sort of. Sam is not gone; his spirit is still allowed on Earth because he has some unfinished business to settle before he can enter heaven. That's when Sam meets Oda Mae Brown, a scam artist posing as a spiritual counselor who can actually hear Sam and thus offers to help Sam reach Molly.
The film tends to fall apart when Oda Mae is not on the screen, namely because without Whoopi's brilliant comedic work the film drifts into cliché after cliché. Instead of focusing on the undying love between Sam and Molly, which is really what this movie was supposed to be about, it focuses on the reason for Sam's murder (which could have easily been left as a senseless act of violence, allowing for the `love story' within this film to shine forward) and this tends to take away from the originality of the film.
When the movie began and Sam and Molly were kissing and falling all over each other during the now infamous clay pot scene I was so touched (that was one of the most erotic scenes I have ever seen in a film) and I really expected the film to draw off of that vibe when placing together the plot. I wanted to see Sam try and embrace Molly when she was alone and feel the chemistry between the two of them as she felt him near her, but that never happened.
Sam was too preoccupied, thus the audience becomes too preoccupied to remember the basis of this film.
The acting was actually pretty good, and in some areas excellent. Whoopi Goldberg, or should I say `Oscar Winner' Whoopi Goldberg, is the best part of this film. Her comedic timing is impeccable and I really can't think of another actress who could have pulled this off as brilliantly as she did. Demi Moore was also wonderful as Molly, her emotional breakdowns wholly believable, as was her love for Sam. I also enjoyed Tony Goldwyn's neurotic portrayal of Carl Bruner, Sam's friend. His acting was a little clichéd but he was entertaining. I have never been one to think of Patrick Swayze as a good actor, and sadly `Ghost' didn't change my mind any either. He was serviceable, but his outbursts seemed forced and contrived.
In the end I can say that `Ghost' works on some levels and should really be seen for Goldberg at least (who is truly amazing). I just wish that the script would have been thought through a little more, for this had the potential of being a beautiful romantic film but instead became your standard murder mystery. I also thought that the depictions of the afterlife were a little `Ghostbusters' but that's may just be me.
 Excellent, 2008-09-02
I cant believe all the people who are slamming this movie for bad acting or miscasting. Its a wonderful movie and demi moore and patrick swayze do great.Whoopi gives her oscar winning performance in force as a psychic who helps the ghostly swayze avenge his murder.I couldnt believe the user who commented that they wish they could go back in time and recast with nicole kidman and jason patric as the leads -WRONG . now that would be moronic recasting esp jason patric ? who the hell is he? some beverly hills 90210 punk and nicole kidman would not pass for the sweatshirt type woman period. great movie ignore the naysayers
 A True Classic!, 2008-08-29
This movie has everything: deep emotions, action, suspense, a beautiful love story, hilarious comedy... Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore are a truly beautiful couple and, of course, Demi will have you crying your eyes out. While this is a strong heart and tear-jerker, Whoopi is amazing at relieving the stress with non-stop laughs. Highly recommended for any collection!
Review for Ghost, 2008-07-14
Thank you for sending "Ghost" to me so quickly! I would highly recommend doing business with you, and wiil gladly do business with you again. An A+ for speedy delivery and quality of product!
Ghost - dvd, 2008-07-12
Ghost (Special Collector's Edition)This movie has been a favorite for sometime. The special effects are very good. The supporting roles by Whoopi Goldberg and Demi Moore outstanding. It goes without saying that I think this was Patrick Swayze much more mature acting than Dirty Dancing.
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