This trip around, I am going to go with a reader’s recommendation and review Ghostbusters. This 1984 comedy is packed with stars ranging from the beauty of Sigourney Weaver to the comedic genius of Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd.
Plot: 6/10
I have trouble finding a lot of “sustenance” in this film, but that isn’t what this movie is about. You don’t exactly finish the film feeling inspired, moved, or any other strong emotion, but you do go away laughing in a great mood, which are exactly what the writers and directors made this film for. There is no denying that the creative story of the film is one to fall in love with, whether or not this is your type of film. This movie was never going to win the Oscar for best picture, but it will always have a special place in our hearts.
Acting: 8/10
Ghostbusters was never considered “deep” No one ever considered any of the cast for a best actor award, yet something about the way these characters were portrayed I loved! The cast is one of the most star studded from the 80’s era and each actor was able to put their own stamp on the character they were portraying. Harold Ramis(Animal House, Stripes) and Dan Aykroyd (Coneheads, Blues Brothers) actually wrote the script as well, pulling double duty and still giving fun and virtually flawless performances. Bill Murray (CaddyShack, Lost in Translation) as always, is unforgettable as Dr. Peter Venkman. One of my all time favorite actors, Bill Murray is the epitome of 80’s cinema, and this certainly is no exception. The great cast is rounded out by fan favorites such as Signourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar), Rick Moranis (Strange Brew, Honey I Shrunk the Kids), and of course Ernie Hudson (Hand that rocks the cradle, Oz) Overall not a lot was asked of these actors and actresses, just to go out and have a good time and make people laugh, and in that they certainly succeeded.
Visuals: 9/10
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, the sights of this movie are top notch. The creators had a tough task of trying to make the ghosts look realistic in a time in cinema before most of the technologies we come to take for granted today were available to them. This forces me to be out right impressed. Some people will say that this film has not stood the test of time, that the effects look “fake” or “too fabricated” I cannot disagree with them more. We are talking about 27 years ago! Compared to other movies released around the same time, this film visually, is ages beyond comparison. A job well done!
Sound: 6/10
When there is something strange in your neighborhood, who are you gonna call? Classic was nominated for an Academy Award for best original song for this movie. Who doesn’t know and love this song, its synonymous with the movie as much as any other film/song connection in cinema. I was 4 years old when this movie was released, and even though I didn’t watch it throughout for many years later, I remember me singing this as a child. Everyone seemed to sing this, and even though after a while, it got very played out, Ray Parker Jr. had an all time great hit on his hand. But one song cannot make a movie, the rest of this film, at least from a sound aspect, left some things to be desired, yet we will always have that song!
Overall Entertainment:8/10
I love this movie, and even though you have to be looking for a certain thing when watching it(you cannot come to Ghostbusters looking for spiritual guidance or a great date movie) you cannot go wrong with it as a fun, entertaining way to pass 105 minutes of your time. This was what I consider one of many great classics associated with the golden age of 80’s cinema, and sometimes while watching some of the disappointing films of today, I find myself missing movies like this. Like people often say, “They just don’t make them like they used to”
Chux Flix Final Rating: 74/100
Favorite Trivia of this film: Until the release of Home Alone (1990), this was the highest-grossing comedy of all time
Plot: 6/10
I have trouble finding a lot of “sustenance” in this film, but that isn’t what this movie is about. You don’t exactly finish the film feeling inspired, moved, or any other strong emotion, but you do go away laughing in a great mood, which are exactly what the writers and directors made this film for. There is no denying that the creative story of the film is one to fall in love with, whether or not this is your type of film. This movie was never going to win the Oscar for best picture, but it will always have a special place in our hearts.
Acting: 8/10
Ghostbusters was never considered “deep” No one ever considered any of the cast for a best actor award, yet something about the way these characters were portrayed I loved! The cast is one of the most star studded from the 80’s era and each actor was able to put their own stamp on the character they were portraying. Harold Ramis(Animal House, Stripes) and Dan Aykroyd (Coneheads, Blues Brothers) actually wrote the script as well, pulling double duty and still giving fun and virtually flawless performances. Bill Murray (CaddyShack, Lost in Translation) as always, is unforgettable as Dr. Peter Venkman. One of my all time favorite actors, Bill Murray is the epitome of 80’s cinema, and this certainly is no exception. The great cast is rounded out by fan favorites such as Signourney Weaver (Alien, Avatar), Rick Moranis (Strange Brew, Honey I Shrunk the Kids), and of course Ernie Hudson (Hand that rocks the cradle, Oz) Overall not a lot was asked of these actors and actresses, just to go out and have a good time and make people laugh, and in that they certainly succeeded.
Visuals: 9/10
Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, the sights of this movie are top notch. The creators had a tough task of trying to make the ghosts look realistic in a time in cinema before most of the technologies we come to take for granted today were available to them. This forces me to be out right impressed. Some people will say that this film has not stood the test of time, that the effects look “fake” or “too fabricated” I cannot disagree with them more. We are talking about 27 years ago! Compared to other movies released around the same time, this film visually, is ages beyond comparison. A job well done!
Sound: 6/10
When there is something strange in your neighborhood, who are you gonna call? Classic was nominated for an Academy Award for best original song for this movie. Who doesn’t know and love this song, its synonymous with the movie as much as any other film/song connection in cinema. I was 4 years old when this movie was released, and even though I didn’t watch it throughout for many years later, I remember me singing this as a child. Everyone seemed to sing this, and even though after a while, it got very played out, Ray Parker Jr. had an all time great hit on his hand. But one song cannot make a movie, the rest of this film, at least from a sound aspect, left some things to be desired, yet we will always have that song!
Overall Entertainment:8/10
I love this movie, and even though you have to be looking for a certain thing when watching it(you cannot come to Ghostbusters looking for spiritual guidance or a great date movie) you cannot go wrong with it as a fun, entertaining way to pass 105 minutes of your time. This was what I consider one of many great classics associated with the golden age of 80’s cinema, and sometimes while watching some of the disappointing films of today, I find myself missing movies like this. Like people often say, “They just don’t make them like they used to”
Chux Flix Final Rating: 74/100
Favorite Trivia of this film: Until the release of Home Alone (1990), this was the highest-grossing comedy of all time
Home Alone: greatest movie of all time. Great dramatic acting.
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