Movie Info
Genre
Comedy, Romance, FantasyRelease Date
September 19, 2008MPAA Rating
PG-13Studio
Paramount PicturesOfficial Site
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Cast and Crew
Director
David KoeppProducer
Gavin PoloneScreenwriter
David Koepp, John KampsStarring
- Ricky Gervais as Bertram Pincus D.D.S.
- Tea Leoni as Gwen
- Billy Campbell
- Greg Kinnear as Frank Herlihy
- Kristen Wiig as Surgeon
- Brian d'Arcy James
- Jordan Carlos
- Sebastian Lacause
Movie Story
In the comedy "Ghost Town," Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais) is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy (Greg Kinnear), who pesters him into breaking up the impending marriage of his widow Gwen (Tea Leoni).
Reader's Reviews
I didn't think this movie would be very funny. Slightly amusing at best. But this movie exceeded my expectations by leaps and bounds. Its funny and touching. A must see movie!
posted by Hokte on Aug 07, 2008I hadn't even heard of this movie. I went to a free preview and I must say I loved it. It is funny and sweet and the soundtrack is awesome. You've got to watch it!
posted by orchid on Aug 08, 2008I agree with the other posts-- I at first was skeptical when I saw the trailer and posters, but I also went to a free preview and it was wonderful. Unexpectedly so, and with its own brand of originality, combined with good humor and the right amount of poignancy.
posted by sui on Sep 12, 2008This movie had its fair share of slow/dry and even unnecessary scenes but it also had planty of very unexpected hilarious and moving bits of acting. If you don't go out and see it in theaters, then definitely see it on DVD
posted by Jake on Sep 18, 2008gold.
posted by grayson on Sep 20, 2008I loved this movie. I laughed and giggled the whole way through. And I love the soundtrack! When can we buy it? This movie will be on my "Must Buy DVD" list for sure.
posted by Janet on Sep 22, 2008Laughed all the way through. Ricky Gervais is a genius.
posted by Stixaz on Sep 24, 2008I loved this movie. It made me laugh out loud.
posted by Tatuvamp on Sep 25, 2008This is a cute romantic comedy:-)
posted by go see it! on Sep 27, 2008I didn't have high expectations going into the theatre. I was pleasantly surprised! It was touching and laugh out loud funny!
posted by Johnny_P on Sep 27, 2008I laughed so hard i fell off my chair...:) made me feel so good!
posted by zebomb14 on Sep 27, 2008Excellent
posted by rakhi on Sep 28, 2008Sweet, unexpected, witty, sharp and, hands down, great entertainment.
posted by corizzo on Sep 28, 2008
Funny yet poignant. Very down to earth in some ways yet it also takes you into fantasy world1
posted by cabingirl on Oct 04, 2008A treasure-so sweet and touching. More movies should be like this and the acting was superb!
posted by okakopa on Oct 06, 2008this was the most entertaining movie, I have seen all year
posted by cristypg on Oct 14, 2008
yet not much entertaining!!!!
posted by Ebbi on Oct 17, 2008Not what I expected but enjoyable. Will there be a soundtrack to the movie?
posted by Query on 24 Nov 08 on Nov 25, 2008while havin' a laugh this movie touched my heart and teared my eyes - excellent!
posted by ndee on Dec 03, 2008it's very good... my god Greg Kinnear is beautiful, to I love it, he is one of the most beautiful men who exists for my taste ... answer me girls they like greg Kinnear?
posted by Mary on Dec 05, 2008Very thought provoking while at the same time very funny. The soundtrack is excellent - would buy it if it were available.
posted by Vickie on Dec 08, 2008this was the greatest movie. it woke me up, to not live in the past like many of us do.
posted by katherine on Jan 03, 2009THIS IS THE FUNNIEST MOVIE EVER!!!
posted by EJT on Jan 09, 2009I only saw like 2 commercials for this. When I went to try to rent to watch it for the fun of it, I was amazed. GREAT great movie.
posted by Natef22 on May 16, 2009