Saturday, May 15, 2010

Ghostbusters

I have found that there are some movies that stay great over time like the Princess Bride and others that you watch again years later and wonder how did I ever enjoy this film in the first place (Top Gun comes to mind). Then there is a film like Ghostbusters. When I was 8 I remember watching this and thinking that it was a little scary and really exciting. Twenty years later I still enjoy watching this film even though it's not nearly as scary or exciting for me now.
Instead Ghostbusters has become one of my favorite comedies of all time. There is a dry sarcastic sense of humor that is carried out throughout the film and is done with the exceptional talents of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis.
I hope there is little need for to explain the premise here, but in short the three stars are scientist pursuing supernatural activity in New York City when their grants are revoked and they are forced to enter the private sector. They begin advertising and slowly build up a client base as well as media attention. Eventually they hire Ernie Hudson, get arrested and are asked by the mayor to save the city. Sigourney Weaver provides a love interest for Bill Murray and everyone is in top comedic form. This film deserves more attention but all I can think of adding is just my favorite quotes. On the small chance that you are reading this and haven't seen Ghostbusters I strongly recommend placing it at the top of your Netflix list. I love this film but I should also confess that my motivation for writing is diminished by the fact that I am trying to watch the Godfather right now. Sorry.

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