Director: Ivan Reitman
Release Date: 1984
Genre: Adventure/Comedy
Running Time: 1hr 45 minutes
Rating: PG
Format: Blu-Ray 4K
Synopsis:
Parapsychology professors Peter, Ray and Egon set up a unique ghost removal service known to the public as Ghostbusters!
Parapsychology professors Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz and Egon Spengler are failing to make ends meet when they are called to investigate an apparition at the New York Public Library in New York City. However before long, they find that their university will no longer fund them and are forced to move to new premises. Advertising themselves as Ghostbusters, their first customer is Dana Barrett (Weaver) who claims a ghost called Giza is hiding in her refrigerator. Will the Ghostbusters get there though before it's too late?
Directed by Ivan Reitman and brilliantly written by actors, Harold Ramis and Dan Aykroyd. The storyline will appear quite ludicrous to some, although it may first appear that way, it's wonderfully entertaining and very addictive. Starring Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis and Bill Murray as the Ghostbusters, each of them have very different personalities. Introducing Bill Murray as Dr Peter Venkman the ladies man of the group, is he in it just for the woman or does he really believe in ghosts? Dan Aykroyd stars as the ever so comedic Dr Raymond Stantz, an expert in paranormal activity, although ironically the scary cat of the group. Harold Ramis stars as the brains of the group Egon Spengler, a master of electronics as well as paranormal detection.
Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis all deliver terrific performances, with impeccable comic timing. Dr Peter Venkman finds himself falling week at the knees for Dana Barrett after he investigates her fridge. Sigourney Weaver is excellent, her character is certainly full of surprises, as is Louis Tully who is played perfectly by Rick Moranis, who is hilariously funny. I really love the authenticity of the film, the creativity that has gone into creating the Ghostbusters, their uniform, the proton packs that they carry on their backs, Slimer who makes a terrific appearance as one of the spooky ghouls.
Although not a religious film, characters discuss Judgement Day and quote from the bible several times. Is it thought that director Ivan Reitman wanted to put a unique take on biblical implications? The soundtrack speaks volumes about the storyline and the characters, especially the song "Save the Day" performed by Alessi, that is used brilliantly in the city's time of need. Is the world coming to an end? Of course not, the Ghostbusters are here to save the day! The special effects are very impressive, although a little dated now, they look spectacular, particularly on the Blu-Ray transfer. Stunning cinematography that shows two sides to New York City, with a clever combination backgrounds painted by a matte artist and terrific special effects. Both really allow the story to come to life.
Besides the fantastically catchy theme tune by Ray Parker JR, Ghostbusters is a film that you will find yourself wanting to watch time and time again.
5/5 stars
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