At first, I was surprised Ghostbusters was on the list because I never considered it a "horror" movie. But, I'm glad it was and I think it deserves its coveted spot in the RIG or WIG. (Watching in Genre).
Like Poltergeist, this movie had its scary moments, such as the opening scene in the library, or when Dana is floating, however, this is definitely more of a comedy.
The concept was fantastic and fun. Bill Murray steals the show, but the other characters work perfectly as well. The movie seemed plausible and I enjoyed the scientific parts. And just like in many of the Ghost stories we read this semester, scientists and doctors played a large role in many of the books.
The movie mixes a fun plot with great characters, which made it such a success. Most movies seem to have one or the other, but Ghostbusters nailed its plot and characters. What they did was innovate on the "end of days" movies, or night of the living dead type story...(sort of)....modernized it, and made it funny.
As writers, I think that's what we're all trying to do. Put our own twist and innovations on stories that speak to us.
When the EPA shut down the containment unit, it reminded me of Die Hard, when the FBI shut off Nakotomi Plaza's power....I know Ghostbusters was first, but I love when that stuff happens!
I don't know what I feel about the new version coming out this summer. I'll probably end up renting it, the cast looks funny, but it's going to be tough to beat the original version.
Overall, I have to give Ghostbusters an A. It may not be scary, but it makes you think, it's funny, and most of all an enjoyable experience.
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Poltergeist
This movie wasn't too scary, but overall, it rocked. The opening scene was awesome. I absolutely loved the dog running around the house, eating chips, and checking on the family, and then ending with "Carol-Anne" talking to the TV. I want that dog. The movie had some great visuals, set-ups, and pay-offs (for example the clown he kept covering up, which later attacks him).
The biggest take-away for me was that the movie was about a kidnapping, almost more so than a ghost story. That was a brilliant twist to the status-quo spook show.
The movie had the normal Spielberg charm and after the opening scene, which hooked the viewer and created suspense, we saw a glimpse of their normal life. And in that glimpse of "normal-ness" were set-ups...burying a dead thing in the yard (Tweety), the ugly tree, digging up the pool, the clown (as mentioned earlier), and the storm coming.
Did I say that this movie made me miss the 80s? Well, it did. It's funny how things come full circle, as in the Star Wars room decorations, which are popular again for kids. I love that the Rams are back in L.A., the Rubix Cube is still cool, and the game Clue is still holding strong...maybe it's still the 80s. Oh wait, with the 24 hour news media, the TV wouldn't turn to fuzz at night any longer...so Poltergeists have been destroyed by technology. Finally, back to the 80s stuff in the movie, I loved the product placement throughout the scenes...Cheetos, Ritz, Budweiser, Clorox, etc.
RANDOM THOUGHTS:
"They're here." What a great line.
I loved the little woman who played the "medium." She was perfect for the role. I laughed out loud when she said, "You're right....you go," to the mom.
Was there a love interest (just a little) between the psychologist and the mom? Drinking together, hugging, and maybe it was me, but when "Coach" kissed the mother in front of the trans-dimensional portal, the old psychologist seemed a little jealous.
"Now lets go get your daughter." That line rivals...."I'll be back." Okay, maybe not, but it was a fantastic line. I wanted to jump through a portal and save me some kids.
The music was awesome. Sounded like tuning forks, but done so well.
I was somewhat attracted to the old lady psychologist...although her bottom teeth needed some work. I think it's a sign that I'm getting old.
The clown was a cheap shot. Everyone's scared of clowns. I loved watching the kid rip the stuffing out of that S.O.B.
Overall, great movie and it did well for a reason. I give it an A.
The biggest take-away for me was that the movie was about a kidnapping, almost more so than a ghost story. That was a brilliant twist to the status-quo spook show.
The movie had the normal Spielberg charm and after the opening scene, which hooked the viewer and created suspense, we saw a glimpse of their normal life. And in that glimpse of "normal-ness" were set-ups...burying a dead thing in the yard (Tweety), the ugly tree, digging up the pool, the clown (as mentioned earlier), and the storm coming.
Did I say that this movie made me miss the 80s? Well, it did. It's funny how things come full circle, as in the Star Wars room decorations, which are popular again for kids. I love that the Rams are back in L.A., the Rubix Cube is still cool, and the game Clue is still holding strong...maybe it's still the 80s. Oh wait, with the 24 hour news media, the TV wouldn't turn to fuzz at night any longer...so Poltergeists have been destroyed by technology. Finally, back to the 80s stuff in the movie, I loved the product placement throughout the scenes...Cheetos, Ritz, Budweiser, Clorox, etc.
RANDOM THOUGHTS:
"They're here." What a great line.
I loved the little woman who played the "medium." She was perfect for the role. I laughed out loud when she said, "You're right....you go," to the mom.
Was there a love interest (just a little) between the psychologist and the mom? Drinking together, hugging, and maybe it was me, but when "Coach" kissed the mother in front of the trans-dimensional portal, the old psychologist seemed a little jealous.
"Now lets go get your daughter." That line rivals...."I'll be back." Okay, maybe not, but it was a fantastic line. I wanted to jump through a portal and save me some kids.
The music was awesome. Sounded like tuning forks, but done so well.
I was somewhat attracted to the old lady psychologist...although her bottom teeth needed some work. I think it's a sign that I'm getting old.
The clown was a cheap shot. Everyone's scared of clowns. I loved watching the kid rip the stuffing out of that S.O.B.
Overall, great movie and it did well for a reason. I give it an A.
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