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Ghost Town

2008
Romance
Comedy
1h 42m
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 (Téa Leoni). That puts Pincus squarely in the middle of a triangle with spirited results.
Directed by:
David Koepp David Koepp
Written by:
David Koepp David Koepp John Kamps
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Starring:
Aasif Mandvi Aasif Mandvi Greg Kinnear Greg Kinnear Téa Leoni Téa Leoni Bill Campbell Bill Campbell Alan Ruck Alan Ruck Dana Ivey Dana Ivey Ricky Gervais Ricky Gervais Kristen Wiig Kristen Wiig Betty Gilpin Betty Gilpin
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Genres:
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Ghost Town

2008
Romance
Comedy
1h 42m
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fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 06 Jan 2009
6
34th
Of course it feels formulaic, but Gervais elevates this film above other recent romantic comedies (although most of the time it felt like watching "Extras"). It's a fine example of a passable film, now that doesn't mean it's bad, it's just not satisfying enough, watch it on a rainy afternoon ;)...
Rated 06 Jan 2009
filliganFilligan
Rated 27 Sep 2008
83
51st
It's light-hearted, charming, and overall a delightful feel-good film. Gervais and Kinnear work wonders together. And most importantly, it's quite funny.
Rated 27 Sep 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 12 Dec 2008
6
55th
Good as pure entertainment but skip the cliched, dumb happy ending. I love Gervais and he is well cast. I probably won't watch this again but it's worth your time.
Rated 12 Dec 2008
beer94Beer94
Rated 29 Mar 2010
61
37th
Eh. Good acting and chemistry between characters, although forced and rushed at times. Good comedy moments, although a lot were predictable and extremely awkward, which really isn't my kind of comedy. And as for the storyline, it's simply a cliched romcom with a twist, and not even the great Ricky Gervais, who was actually disappointing at times in terms of acting, can really lift it from that. But, yeah, all in all, I suppose it's handled much better compared to other films of this genre.
Rated 29 Mar 2010
bitch_alertBitch Alert
Rated 18 Jan 2009
60
50th
A clichéd comedy elevated by Ricky Gervais, who can certainly make even the most wornout crap watchable. The man is pure genius, and though this isn't The Office or Extras, Ghost Town still manages to generate a few good laughs. Greg Kinnear is a waste of space, though.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
reubenitereubenite
Rated 15 Dec 2008
60
16th
Ricky Gervais is fun to watch in parts, the rest is largely forgettable and never overcomes its romantic comedy trappings.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
citizenxCitizenX
Rated 23 Dec 2008
50
44th
funny at times, ricky gervais is great and tea leoni ... omfg :O
Rated 23 Dec 2008
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 29 Sep 2008
64
16th
Highly disappointing showcase for Gervais. Fans of the BBC Office and Extras will not care for this since it traffics in much of the same predictable mainstream mediocrity Gervais and Merchant mock. While not as egregiously offensive as the more contemptible romantic comedies, this one merely lies there innocuously. Worse? It's not funny. When Gervais does his awkward schtick it falls flat and makes you wonder if he needs to move onto a new trick. Listen to the Pilkingon podcasts instead.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
luthar15luthar15
Rated 27 Dec 2008
70
76th
sommssomms
Rated 14 Feb 2009
75
72nd
Ricky Gervais is hilarious, as usual. I don't think I shall ever tire of his humour. The film is quite lovely, with a kind heart. Uplifting.
Rated 14 Feb 2009
mohkoMohko
Rated 10 Jan 2009
55
40th
Your basic romcom with Gervais making it a bit better.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
sebbysebby
Rated 29 Sep 2008
60
46th
Not bad, not great. Ho hum.
Rated 29 Sep 2008
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 16 Dec 2008
4
33rd
I have no idea, why I liked this so much. Ah, yes. Wait. Ricky Gervais.
Rated 16 Dec 2008
stflyst_fly
Rated 08 Feb 2009
65
60th
Good. A dentist starts seeing ghosts after a near death experience. This could've been a bottom of the barrel "I can see dead people" flick saved only by Ricky Gervais's comedic talents. Worth a rental.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 06 Jun 2011
65
27th
It was funny enough with good performances from the leads but I felt the script was lacking and I didn't really buy the romace, it was too forced. I like Gervais in anything so I can't complain too much, he was good in this. A little too formulaic, forced and rushed to be anything better than 'average-good'
Rated 06 Jun 2011
zombiebuffetZombieBuffet
Rated 14 Jan 2009
60
50th
Gervais is a funny guy, but has ZERO romatic lead appeal. Considering he's not all that good looking, you'd think they'd play up the 'nice guy' routine... but they don't. With absolutely no chemistry with Leoni this movie outright fails.
Rated 14 Jan 2009
ewaltersewalters
Rated 25 Mar 2009
77
63rd
Very very watchable, nothing exceptional.
Rated 25 Mar 2009
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 29 Jul 2010
60
52nd
Enjoyable, if formulaic and flawed. Gervais gives his best big screen performance with genuine moments of comedy, with Leoni and Kinnear adding some class. The characters (in particular Gervais') do some odd contradictory things in order to forward the plot, and overall it feels a little shallow and underdeveloped. None-the-less "Ghost Town" will entertain during its runtime and get a few laughs along the way.
Rated 29 Jul 2010
paxtonPaxton
Rated 30 Jan 2012
70
65th
Gervais is funny enough to carry the film, which is really more sweet than it is funny. "I'll make your life a living hell." "It already is."
Rated 30 Jan 2012
imthatdingoImThatDingo
Rated 15 Feb 2009
72
70th
Ricky Gervais is oh so awesome. I love his dry humor. Predictable, of course, at times, but still worth a watch.
Rated 15 Feb 2009
kaedesmithkaedesmith
Rated 20 Jan 2009
60
33rd
Got a few laughs, enjoyable for what is was.
Rated 20 Jan 2009
cgriffinCGriffin
Rated 19 Apr 2009
83
59th
Loved the humor, disliked the ending
Rated 19 Apr 2009
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 03 Jun 2009
50
35th
Passes the time.
Rated 03 Jun 2009
ktappektappe
Rated 27 Dec 2008
75
45th
Not bad but is very uneven. It has short hilarious bits when Gervais is allowed to flex his considerable humorous might, but when he tries to be heartfelt or when Leoni is left for herself on the screen the movie slows way down. The film has multiple messages to be sure, but it drives them home a bit too gently in the end. Speaking of, something almost happens near the end that would have really raised my score of the film, but it cops out in Hollywood style, leaving my hopes unrealized.
Rated 27 Dec 2008
amerigoamerigo
Rated 17 Mar 2009
76
41st
The only thing that this movie has going for it is Gervais. But even he at times struggles to elevate such utter tripe even with his superb dry-humor acting.
Rated 17 Mar 2009
robertbeltrobertbelt
Rated 08 Feb 2009
80
49th
Liked it! Don't expect anything drama or very keen humour and the ending is a bit too much morality, but still. Good sunday afternoon fun.
Rated 08 Feb 2009
tonytheponyTonythePony
Rated 12 Oct 2011
68
49th
Would Gervais and Kinnear stop being so funny and likeable, respectively, thereby allowing me to properly despise this horribly cliched plot. M'kay.
Rated 12 Oct 2011
tails32xtails32x
Rated 22 Feb 2009
70
60th
It's good. Formulaic, but good.
Rated 22 Feb 2009
timmotimmo
Rated 28 Dec 2008
90
66th
Gervais used to refuse to appear in films or TV shows that he didn't make himself. He changed his mind and warmed up to the idea, just like his character in this surprisingly very cute, very touching, very funny film. While I was occasionally taken out of the film for its understandable lack of physical sense (ghost people can't touch living people and are able to walk through doors and cars, but they can ride in cars, somehow) the humor and heart of the film would immediately bring me back in.
Rated 28 Dec 2008
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 04 Nov 2009
79
47th
Gervais is great even if the story is somewhat bland. Well worth a watch for a fun little comedy.
Rated 04 Nov 2009
mertagabeymertagabey
Rated 26 Aug 2010
55
41st
even ricky gervais couldn't save this flick. and yes, even he couldn't.
Rated 26 Aug 2010
maakalmaakal
Rated 13 Apr 2012
67
28th
Meh. Why do movies starring funny and interesting actors like Gervais, Kinnear and Leoni, race to join the ranks of other sappy, sentimental offerings? Given the cast and the promising premise, this should have been a standout.
Rated 13 Apr 2012
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 12 Mar 2014
50
8th
It has its moments (Wiig and occasionally Gervais himself) but overall its generic and forgetable.
Rated 12 Mar 2014
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 13 Jan 2013
50
47th
Ghost Town is funny, but it's also clichéd and occasionally boring. If you enjoy rom-coms, this is one of the better ones, but if you're not a fan, it won't change your mind. Ricky Gervais is good in the lead role, playing the straight man doing funny things, but is less than believable as a romantic lead. Still, I laughed a fair bit and I can't deny that Ghost Town was, for the most part, enjoyable. I can't give it a heartfelt recommendation, but it's a pretty good rom-com that I had fun with.
Rated 13 Jan 2013
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 26 Nov 2012
81
65th
Very charming comedy (with surprisingly dramatic undertones) follows a path already well-trodden by A CHRISTMAS CAROL (and even GROUNDHOG DAY to an extent) but Gervais' unique, vitriolic comic persona (albeit toned down), and a stellar supporting cast, makes it a path worth treading again. Quite unexpectedly moving by the final reels.
Rated 26 Nov 2012
cowfrappecowfrappe
Rated 13 Mar 2009
73
67th
A pretty hilarious and heartwarming comedy.
Rated 13 Mar 2009
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 20 Dec 2013
85
65th
Ricky Gervais' consistently sharp performance and beautifully dry execution transform this otherwise mainstream comedy into an endearing, funny, and altogether snappy romantic comedy. With ghosts.
Rated 20 Dec 2013
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 07 Dec 2010
55
31st
I don't like Kinnear, in anything, really. Watched it not long ago and can't really remember anything except there were ghosts, Kinnear and that it was sorta boring. Gervais is the man, though, so it prolly had its share of laughs.
Rated 07 Dec 2010
lebarLebar
Rated 24 Dec 2008
70
28th
cliche movie!
Rated 24 Dec 2008
jennhoneyjennhoney
Rated 09 Mar 2009
80
43rd
Gervais was pretty great, just a classic comedy. [Entry 9 Birthday CD Movie Crawl 02.24.2009]
Rated 09 Mar 2009
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 31 Aug 2011
74
54th
I would recommend. Nothing special but passable. I wouldn't rush out to watch it, but if you see it on TV it would probably beat out most things.
Rated 31 Aug 2011
nick_hamdenNick Hamden
Rated 03 Jun 2013
80
77th
Thankfully, this movie ended up being...actually kind of pleasant? I liked the story. The humor was there. And hey, dentistry. Whatever!
Rated 03 Jun 2013
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 22 Jul 2009
1
11th
A madlib script with funny moments--mainly just Gervais.
Rated 22 Jul 2009
snigam3112snigam3112
Rated 04 Dec 2011
80
78th
Ricky Gervais pulls off the misanthropic dentist to perfection.
Rated 04 Dec 2011
thorn969thorn969
Rated 29 Feb 2016
40
34th
I watched this movie for the second time in my life this morning. And I barely remembered any of it. It was just vaguely familiar. It was kinda cute. Just very unremarkable.
Rated 29 Feb 2016
victorfreezevictorfreeze
Rated 31 Aug 2009
65
24th
Pretty weak. Gervais can't save this Ghost rehash.
Rated 31 Aug 2009
lsbflsbf
Rated 18 Aug 2009
92
77th
Surprisingly amusing. Well acted, with empathic characters. The plot moves along well towards it's inevitable conclusion, as the main character transforms in a way that is easy to identify with.
Rated 18 Aug 2009
mlightle3mlightle3
Rated 07 Oct 2008
81
65th
I'll admit, the ending brought a tear to my eye. Ricky Gervais has warmed my cold cynical heart, with comedy and humility. Definitely a must see of the year.
Rated 07 Oct 2008
dippyblondedippyblonde
Rated 28 May 2009
70
47th
Ricky Gervais again shows that the is a comedy genius. His character has no people skills at all and is very funny with it. This film was a surprise to me as I wasn't expecting it to be as good as I was. It is full of great awkward social situations and sarcasm.. Better than the trailers would have you believe. The only thing is that it could have been shorter
Rated 28 May 2009
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 19 Sep 2012
70
41st
The first couple of acts are sharper than you would expect (the "fuck off you annoying ghosts" angle seems to be fairly natural to the script, and not just shoe-horned in so the fat guy wouldn't seem out of place in the lead), and Gervais and Leoni are decent (Leoni is really likeable and natural for a while, until her character becomes the standard romcom damsel in distress). I knew it would suck at the end, and was expecting to forgive its sins, but it really does get pretty fucking cheesy.
Rated 19 Sep 2012
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 11 Feb 2013
55
74th
Plot isn't all that and seems underdeveloped - there was potential for some fresher input, but a likeable cast - superbly frontet by an understated and toned down R.Gervais - make this quite amusing and charming. *Preview*: #13#, exp-3*, popcorn, story, reviews, cast, (writer Koepp/1), R3.
Rated 11 Feb 2013
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 21 Dec 2009
81
48th
This is an enjoyable little film. Gervais is very good.
Rated 21 Dec 2009
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 31 Dec 2008
32
10th
I should preface this by saying I'm not a Gervais fan, based on his HBO stand-up special, a few episodes of Extras. I really didn't find his "what is THAT supposed to mean"/social satire type of humor funny at all in this movie. It just comes off as awkward. The whole seeing ghosts thing doesn't even get attention till the last act of the movie; the long, boring middle (which I had to skip through) is just him talking to Tea Leoni. Also, Hollywood: STOP WITH THE BUS/CAR/TRUCK ACCIDENT CLICHE!
Rated 31 Dec 2008
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 18 Nov 2009
60
36th
RICKY GERVAIS STOP TRYING TO MAKE ME CRY
Rated 18 Nov 2009
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 10 Jan 2009
57
27th
'Ghost Town' really failed to impress me. The plot is so familiar and typical in every sense (think Scrooge meets Ghost), that even Ricky Gervais, talented as he is, didn't elevate it. I didn't buy the romance, nor much of the humor. It's a Saturday afternoon TV movie to pass time, but nothing more.
Rated 10 Jan 2009
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 21 Dec 2014
2
7th
Ghost Town is proof that Ricky Gervais should stick to British sitcoms. I love Ricky Gervais in The Office & Extras. And in small supporting roles in films he's tollerable. But in the leading of American comedies like this, personally I just don't think his humour translates well on screen. And sadly I get the impression that he takes these roles for financial and reputational gain. As apposed to actually focussing on his own material and his natural comedic talents. Bland, unfunny, forgettable.
Rated 21 Dec 2014
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 28 Dec 2015
2
46th
Formulaic and surprisingly old-fashioned romcom. USP is picking a less-hollywood-looking romantic lead whose character flip-flopped between socially inadequate/misanthropic and charming so strangely I don't blame RG for not quite pulling it off.
Rated 28 Dec 2015
morphinapgmorphinapg
Rated 14 Mar 2020
57
17th
It's not a bad movie, exactly, but it's not stand out great either. I enjoy the premise, and Ricky Gervais brings a unique perspective to this type of story, but ultimately there's just not a whole lot to this that makes it stand out. It's something I wouldn't mind watching again, but it's just a bit below par as comedies go. For Gervais, it's similar in quality to The Invention of Lying.
Rated 14 Mar 2020
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
48
18th
* Casting, Acting : 6 * Script : 4 * Directing, Aura : 4 * Ease of Viewing : 5 * Naked Eye : 5
Rated 26 Oct 2012
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 25 Jun 2009
6
53rd
meh
Rated 25 Jun 2009
arandurarandur
Rated 20 Mar 2010
52
10th
Siradan bir komedi filmi, ancak tv kalitesinde.
Rated 20 Mar 2010
davidjohnsonDavidJohnson
Rated 19 Aug 2011
42
17th
Much like The Invention Of Lying, it had the potential to be much better then it actually was. It was really cliche, nobody really had good chemistry, wasn't all that funny. Quite tedious. The only really funny stuff were the scenes with Kristen Wiig.
Rated 19 Aug 2011
agentsnipeAgentSnipe
Rated 05 Nov 2008
83
81st
Much funnier than I expected. This is not a very original story. Swayze's been a ghost. Reese Witherspoon's been a ghost. Not long before this, Eva Longoria made an awful movie about being a ghost. But Gervais's comedy chops really elevate this movie beyond the "I see dead people schtick" and it really becomes a sweet and deceptively funny film.
Rated 05 Nov 2008
stainStain
Rated 02 Oct 2008
10
17th
Crap. Painfully not funny, obvious message, nothing about it works at all. And Hollywood does this kind of light fantasy/comedy well so often, too
Rated 02 Oct 2008
mistakesMistakes
Rated 05 Apr 2010
51
56th
Mistake - One of the labels on the laxative containers state that there are a tablets inside, whereas Gervais drinks from the container.
Rated 05 Apr 2010
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 30 Jan 2009
71
52nd
Reasonably good fun until the morality tale vomits saccharin effluent all over the ending.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
miss_jesusmiss jesus
Rated 20 Jan 2009
60
49th
Enjoyable in general, but too much heavy drama and too little comedy. Excellent acting all around though.
Rated 20 Jan 2009
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 18 Feb 2022
85
86th
Bothsogood:P+conceptdonewell+anythingunusual?etc-died7min+lmaocheckinschedulebackemoutmoveeminrawhideetclool+finallyhelpsghosts+it'susthatareunfinished
Rated 18 Feb 2022
stripyStripy
Rated 30 Sep 2009
59
16th
Though Gervais is in it and the trailer looks promising, you shouldn't expect too much, like I did. It's enjoyable and fun, but nothing outstanding
Rated 30 Sep 2009
martrynmartryn
Rated 09 Jun 2010
69
47th
For a film that should have been hilarious given the premise, somehow Ricky Gervais fucks up half of it. I don't know why so many people like this guy. Still, premise stays strong enough to keep the movie from being a total failure, despite falling to just about every Hollywood cliche in the book.
Rated 09 Jun 2010
glm01glm01
Rated 26 Mar 2014
77
55th
76.500
Rated 26 Mar 2014
joeroxyjoeroxy
Rated 05 Jun 2011
70
51st
As expected, the only reason to watch this movie is Ricky Gervais. It almost seems like they just made a standard romantic comedy in which a David Brent/Andy Millman kind of character would fit and that they just told him: well Ricky, this is the script, put as many of your personal humor in it as you can, because that'll be the only worthy part of this film.
Rated 05 Jun 2011
klausglenskiKlausGlenski
Rated 22 Jun 2009
60
28th
Ghost Town is of course trivial entertainment but Gervais was perfect as a misanthropist and most of the chosen songs were very nice. 22/06/09
Rated 22 Jun 2009
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 10 Jul 2011
75
67th
I was pleasantly surprised by this film. It's funny, charming, well acted, and a decently new take on the 'living person interacting with ghosts' genre (is that a genre?). The fact that I'm a huge fan of Gervais and Leoni probably didn't hurt it either. It is by the numbers, but I managed to overlook it while I was watching. A nice date movie that both people can enjoy equally.
Rated 10 Jul 2011
theescapistTheEscapist
Rated 14 Aug 2013
70
47th
Formulaic but enjoyable. Not that funny though there are a couple of laughs to be had. A decent rom-com.
Rated 14 Aug 2013
pluggedinPluggedIN
Rated 20 May 2014
40
35th
Ghost Town, a story that takes place in a crowded city full of lonely people, reminds viewers that caring for others and getting involved is the right thing to do. It's a simple lesson we'd all do well to learn. A lesson that could have been taught without f-words and crude jokes. (pluggedin.com)
Rated 20 May 2014
tripwyreTripwyre
Rated 07 Oct 2008
71
61st
It's a formula film, sure, but it's also a very good one. While there's nothing new here, it's rare that we get to see it with such high quality execution. All three leads have great chemistry, and bring a perfect balance of comedy and human gravitas to their roles -- as much as the movie made me laugh, what separates it from the pack is the way it made me cry. It sticks to its characters and doesn't make them change to suit the screenplay, and that honesty is its best quality. Great soundtrack.
Rated 07 Oct 2008
ytadelYtadel
Rated 24 Jan 2009
4
43rd
The Sixth Sense as a comedy, and openly so. It's generic and cute and lighthearted and fluffy to a fault, but Ricky Gervais makes it moderately likable nonetheless.
Rated 24 Jan 2009
glueskreenglueskreen
Rated 02 Feb 2009
63
37th
surprisingly good considering the idea was done over and over. mildly funny though.
Rated 02 Feb 2009
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 22 Dec 2019
75
65th
Top badass moment? It’s probably hilarious… if you’re a dentist. It’s probably also hilarious if you were in it, given how often the 4th wall gets inadvertently trashed. As a movie it's a nice idea, but as substantial as a Dandelion clock. But RG is in it and it does sometimes hit the target. I agree about hail too. Also, in the US does a dentist always see you if you just walk into a surgery? In the UK you need to plan tooth ache weeks in advance. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 22 Dec 2019
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
60
18th
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Rated 06 Aug 2021
gursuGursu
Rated 06 Jul 2009
3
38th
A film with Gervais and Kinnear cannot be all bad.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
tc_mercadoTC Mercado
Rated 10 Jan 2014
70
32nd
Sweet movie and one of the best uses of Ricky Gervais to date.
Rated 10 Jan 2014
gor41gor41
Rated 10 May 2009
55
3rd
Disappointing hollywood debut for Gervais with his improv sitting uneasily with the director's script and the american cast. Leoni looks bewildered and Kinnear does his best but it just doesn't gel.
Rated 10 May 2009
kuroelKuroel
Rated 30 Apr 2023
57
41st
There's a beautiful subplot of dealing with regret - be that in life or in death. Ricky Gervais plays his staple cynical asshole that eventually learns how to love. Would have been more impactful had they toned down the childish absurdity between Gervais and the love interest. It's completely unbelievable that the two would fall in love given that one is a narcissist and the other is a dolt.
Rated 30 Apr 2023
ashbyAshby
Rated 24 Jul 2011
62
23rd
This movie is driven solely by the humour and comedy of Ricky Gervais and it really shines through. There's really nothing much to this, it's an extremely run-of-the-mill feel-good hollywood comedy with nothing much to offer. However Gervais does provide some really good comedy spots which had me laughing a couple of times, but that may just be because I'm a big Ricky Gervais fan. I wouldn't really recommend it, but if you are a Gervais fan you should watch. Better than "The Invention of Lying".
Rated 24 Jul 2011
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 27 Sep 2012
55
56th
Horribly clichéd plot that goes down a road we've all been down with any number of films before. What raises it above average is the humour injected by Gervais, here playing the part of Ricky Gervais. If you're a fan of his humour you'll like this. I'm not, but he still got the occasional laugh out of me.
Rated 27 Sep 2012
laikalaika
Rated 17 Oct 2013
75
64th
Proof that a perfect cast can transcend the most unoriginal material. Ricky Gervais, Tea Leoni and Greg Kinnear are sublimely perfect in this comedy that actually surprised me at how funny and enjoyable it was.
Rated 17 Oct 2013
mr_rigardmr rigard
Rated 21 Sep 2008
42
19th
Ghost Town has a great premise--a crotchety older dentist dies for 7 minutes during an operation and all of a sudden, ghosts are trying to get him to do favors for them. Unfortunately, the cuteness of Ricky Gervais (I look forward to seeing him in future movies besides this one) cannot overcome the poorly written script which focuses way too much on Gervais' love interest and way too little on the antics of the spirits.
Rated 21 Sep 2008
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 09 Jul 2010
71
63rd
Average movie. It's nothing new. There were a few funny bits, but not funny enough to make me laugh (1 exception). Gervais is charming though
Rated 09 Jul 2010
gorejunkygorejunky
Rated 19 Aug 2010
60
12th
Not bad comedy romance and Gervais is always a pleasure to watch. Didn't really like the character all that well and the ending was a bit weak. Worth a watch.
Rated 19 Aug 2010
aaasolankiaaasolanki
Rated 26 Jun 2017
78
57th
This is a feel-good movie done well. Yes, the plot of a man being able to see dead people is really not practical but not all movies have to be realistic. Both Ricky and Tea do an excellent job together.
Rated 26 Jun 2017
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 18 May 2011
62
17th
Disappointingly mainstream for Gervais.
Rated 18 May 2011
sicoxsicox
Rated 07 Feb 2009
84
25th
great film, not hilarious but a nice little story, with a bit of an unepxected twist. Ricky Gervais makes it.
Rated 07 Feb 2009
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 21 May 2023
60
51st
I don’t consider myself a big Ricky Gervais fan, but I think he carried this movie really well. He’s funny and does well with the dramatic parts as well. Tea Leoni is good as well. The movie has a fun basis for the plot, but it’s nothing amazing.
Rated 21 May 2023
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 02 Feb 2011
25
61st
"Gervais's steady stream of cutting bon mots and regular bouts of indignant stammering keep Ghost Town more dry and sharp than broad and squishy." - Nick Schager
Rated 02 Feb 2011
max22max22
Rated 04 Oct 2008
75
50th
Ricky Gervais has always had a soft side under his awkwardly brusque characterizations (look at the way he played David Brent with real feelings, and a bit of sadness), so he's the perfect fit for this Capra-esque comedy, which is sweet, and funny, and warm. By the way: best use of "I'm Looking Through You" ever.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
burstbubbleBurstBubble
Rated 14 Sep 2009
75
49th
F bomb gets dropped a few times, not the most original story but Ricky Gervais made it better.
Rated 14 Sep 2009
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 01 Mar 2010
50
38th
More consistently solid than The Invention of Lying but in turn slightly less hilarious where it counts. This slightly workaday comedy is saved by the fact that I would watch Ricky Gervais in practically anything. Good characters and chemistry between them, surprisingly solid script for a romantic comedy and not at all incompetently directed. I'd throw out the regular "you could do worse than this" even if Gervais wasn't in it, so it is significantly better than that.
Rated 01 Mar 2010
omercyme33OMercyMe33
Rated 19 May 2009
50
33rd
Ghost Town (2008) is pretty much like every other comedy/drama where the main character can suddenly interact with ghosts: the main character is a lot less freaked out about it than he should be, every ghost has some unfinished business, and there are plenty of jokes involving minor characters thinking he is crazy because (they think) he is talking to thin air.
Rated 19 May 2009

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