Ghost (1990)

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• Jeff "

  
  Using old school clichés, and turning it around; screenwriter Bruce Joel Ruben crafts a memorable and quite good romance film. Ghost is a prime example of using clichés to create something refreshing in the process. Ghost is a very entertaining film, though not perfect, it definitely… More
  Using old school clichés, and turning it around; screenwriter Bruce Joel Ruben crafts a memorable and quite good romance film. Ghost is a prime example of using clichés to create something refreshing in the process. Ghost is a very entertaining film, though not perfect, it definitely is a memorable film with some good performances. The special effects are great too, and elevate the film so much. I enjoyed this film, and normally I don't like romance films, but I did enjoy Ghost. The cast good, the story was entertaining and the film was engaging. The film is a surprising change of direction for Jerry Zucker, who's made a career of spoof films. The film shows that he's able to direct in a different genre. Ghost surprised me because I didn't think I would enjoy it that much. However, I did. The films cast make it work, and I really enjoyed the chemistry that Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze had. What separates Ghost from other romance films is that it's not overly cheesy like countless other romance films. The film has the perfect balance of romance and drama. There is one thing that does puzzle me, I don't think that Whoopi Goldberg was that great to deserve a statue. She was good and all, but I'm sure there were much more deserving performances to merit the Oscar that Goldberg won. Ghost is a good film, smartly crafted, entertaining and fun. I enjoyed this, and thought it was one of the better romance films out. However, this isn't Casablanca. Still worth seeing.

• Brad W

  
  Ghost will always have a special place in my heart. The story was possibly one of the best of the 90s, it was such a great movie, and Goldberg deserved an Oscar. It was an actual good romance film. It moved me to tears, and im actually a tough guy. But what I really love is the… More
  Ghost will always have a special place in my heart. The story was possibly one of the best of the 90s, it was such a great movie, and Goldberg deserved an Oscar. It was an actual good romance film. It moved me to tears, and im actually a tough guy. But what I really love is the friendship between Swayze and Goldberg, and him trying to learn how to show Demi Moore he is there with them. Only thing bad was some cheesy romance scenes, but it still lives to be one of my favorite movies.

• Chris W

  
  Let me be clear: this is not the sort of thing I really enjoy or watch very often, but I saw this as a kid and it has just stuck with me for some reason over the years. I'm probably gonna lose some of my credibility for this, but I can't help but get caught up in this… More
  Let me be clear: this is not the sort of thing I really enjoy or watch very often, but I saw this as a kid and it has just stuck with me for some reason over the years. I'm probably gonna lose some of my credibility for this, but I can't help but get caught up in this romantic fantasy. This film, despite being really cheesy and schmaltxy, has some good performances and some really great sequences too. It's got some good gags as well. I think they kinda wussed out on the big scene where Sam takes over Oda Mae's body to kiss Molly (the screen shows Molly and Sam instead of the two women kissing-which is what is happening 'in reality'), but that's just a little gripe. I like this, even though I don't like to admit it. Something about the Righteous Brothers and an ethereal Patrick Swayze just really gets to me...god I need help...

• Bethany M

  
  A classic!

• Cassie H

  
  Sam: "I love you Molly, I've always loved you." Molly: "Ditto". It's amazing how one little word can let the one your with know that you love them. Especially if they're no longer alieve. That is very much true in this beautiful story about good… More
  Sam: "I love you Molly, I've always loved you." Molly: "Ditto". It's amazing how one little word can let the one your with know that you love them. Especially if they're no longer alieve. That is very much true in this beautiful story about good and evil, and most importantly love. Patrick Swayze gives us all a very moving performance in showing that there is an afterlife. Demi Moore plays Swayze's girlfriend who wants to truely believe that even though her boyfriend, Sam (Patrick Swayze) is no longer alieve he is still on earth in spirit, and Whoopi Goldberg portrays the comedic but yet in some ways serious psychic who helps Sam (Patrick Swayze), protect his girlfriend Molly Jensen (Demi Moore) from being murdered by Willie Lopez (Rick Aviles). This movie has a wonderful & glorious message about pure beauty and love. It also made the entire world fall in love with The Righteous Brothers "Unchained Melody". Patrick Swayze will be remembered forever and his performance in Ghost will never be forgotten. Ditto :) Patrick Swayze forever!!! :) My one true celeb crush! :) :) :)

• MisterYoda ?

  
  2 stars

• Richard C

  
  it's okay some funny parts not anything special. C+

• Carlos M

  
  Even today this film manages to move me, so romantic and funny - and Whoopi Goldberg steals the show with her priceless performance, she is amazing and makes me laugh loud every time.

• Anthony L

  
  Ghost is not at all scary.

• Jason O

  
  Patrick Swayze died today, so I'm rating/reviewing this, which I always considered to be an excellent chick flick, and unique. So I love this movie, got a problem with that?

• Mike S

  
  This movie has a very special place in my heart. It's moving, suspenseful and arguably one of the greatest love stories ever told. Maybe it's because I'm such a strong believer in life after death that I like it so much, but it's also because it has a lot of heart… More
  This movie has a very special place in my heart. It's moving, suspenseful and arguably one of the greatest love stories ever told. Maybe it's because I'm such a strong believer in life after death that I like it so much, but it's also because it has a lot of heart and soul, and a great deal to say about the dark and greedy nature of mankind. Bittersweet in its ending, but that's how I like it to be, as it's found the perfect balance between melancholy and joy. And that sure can't be said for a lot of movies out there.

• Jennifer X

  
  Lol the movie poster looks like some X-rated porn flick, but the film is unexpectedly a lot better than that. It's a thriller, a supernatural love story, and a comedy. And Whoopi Goldberg absolutely, absolutely makes this movie a pleasure to watch.

• Candy R

  
  Movie about a man (Patrick) who is murdered and he has to come to terms with being a ghost. He uses a medium (Whoopi) to communicate to his partner (Demi.) A very moving love story. The shadows still share me.

• Anatoliy D

  
  Love this movie...

• Lady D

  
  It's quite unbelievable to think that this film is 18 years old. It made such an impact during it's arrival in 1990 that there can't be many people left who haven't seen this classic. These are the type of films you can watch over and over and know most of the… More
  It's quite unbelievable to think that this film is 18 years old. It made such an impact during it's arrival in 1990 that there can't be many people left who haven't seen this classic. These are the type of films you can watch over and over and know most of the lines (Willie Lopez - 303 Prospect Place....) yes I think I've seen it too many times, but still manage to spot something different each time. Patrick Swayze, already having made stardom through his role in Dirty Dancing was familier to us, but it was Whoopi Goldberg, with her comical input that really livened this film up. Of course this is one of those films where whenever 'Unchained Melody' is played we automatically think of the potter's wheel scene.

• Julie B

  
  Hmmm. If I were to rate this at the age I actually saw it, I would have given it 5 stars. Is this what we call personal growth?

• Lenny M

  
  Sold so well because Swayze was popular for about 3 years. Good concept, acting hinders its development.

• Curtis L

  
  The shadow people are cool. Patrick Swayze on the other hand...

• Dean L

  
  Yeah...you got me. I loved this movie. Shut up! Stop throwing things at me. I am not! Damn man.

• Dr Blood  

  
  Dr BloodOk, ok, so it's not really a horror film... except for that one scene where the bad guy is dragged off to hell by demons. However, as a supernatural romance this is the best there is.

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