I assume most of you have already seen it but just in case you haven't it's about some scientists in paranormal psychology at NYU who discover a way to track and capture ghosts using high energy lasers and a "trap". They form a business around it and are hounded repeatedly by the EPA who believe them to be frauds. Meanwhile a spirit is trying to emerge, through a beautiful woman and a nerd, to take over the world, hi-jinks ensue etc.
As I've said this is one of my favourite films, it's a pretty original idea as well, the comedy is still fresh even to this day and I honestly think it's Murray's best role to date. One of the film's highlights for me is the chemistry between the actors, personally I'm a fan of dry, sarcastic, satirical humour and Ramis' delivery of the twinkie line just gets me every time, especially since its the opposite to style of humour he shows throughout. I would argue this is one of the most memorable films in history, my top 3 moments, the Twinkie line, the opening scene in the library,and last but not least, the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. And along with it is one of the most
easily recognised theme tunes "Who you gonna call?" by Ray Parker Jr.
Also in the cast are Sigourney Weaver, because apparently it wasn't a science fiction film unless
she was in it, and Rick Moranis. Whilst I can tolerate Weaver, Moranis has very little appeal in
films, I just don't like him that much, admittedly he has a few moments, like when he gets taken
down by the creature and the very end with Ramis, but he just isn't that funny. I'dalso like to point
out the wonderful use of computer effects, especially after Tron (1982) was criticised for it's
heavy reliance on them to create the mainframe.
All in all, wonderful film, definitely worth the watch, multiple viewing pleasure, my personal rating
is 9/10, very good, if simple, comedy. Good for a family if you're wondering and now I leave you
with arguably the MOST iconic film poster of all time.
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