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Ghost World

2001
Comedy
Drama
1h 51m
Based on the well-known comic, Ghost World tells the story of neo-cool Enid (Birch) and Rebecca (Johansson) who, faced with high school graduation take a hard look at the world they wryly observe and decide what they really want. (MGM / UA)
Directed by:
Terry Zwigoff Terry Zwigoff
Written by:
Terry Zwigoff Terry Zwigoff Daniel Clowes Daniel Clowes
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Starring:
Thora Birch Thora Birch Scarlett Johansson Scarlett Johansson Steve Buscemi Steve Buscemi Brad Renfro Brad Renfro Teri Garr Teri Garr Illeana Douglas Illeana Douglas David Cross David Cross Bob Balaban Bob Balaban Stacey Travis Stacey Travis Patrick Fischler Patrick Fischler Pat Healy Pat Healy Tom McGowan Tom McGowan
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Genres:
Comedy, Drama
Countries:
Germany, UK, USA
Language:
English
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2001
Comedy
Drama
1h 51m
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alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 05 May 2019
4
70th
It's difficult neither to portray an angsty teenage girl as an empathetic everywoman nor as a selfish asshole; what's difficult is portraying her as both at once, which Ghost World manages with aplomb, helped immensely by Zwigoff's wry, askew portrayal of late 20th century suburbia as a hyperreal consumerist wasteland, a killer soundtrack, and Steve Buscemi doing some heavy lifting as pathetic middle-aged sad-sack Seymour, a character so unforgivably himself he's thoroughly endearing.
Rated 05 May 2019
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 11 Feb 2021
90
92nd
Now this is a comic book movie. Unless there’s some wild Batman thirsting for Steve Buscemi issue I’m not aware of.
Rated 11 Feb 2021
indyatmnINDYATMN
Rated 08 Jun 2017
100
99th
Birch's Enid may be a proto-hipster, but her revulsion for much of society is genuine. Essentially a misanthropist's coming-of-age story, this character study beautifully balances all the things that come with being one of those people that realizes that a hell of a lot of the things & people around you just aren't for you. It both illustrates why these characters feel the way they do & why feeling that way can leave a person "stuck" in a state society deems "immature" lest they take action
Rated 08 Jun 2017
rockwellrockwell
Rated 14 Aug 2007
63
27th
no. she is such a bitch why do we care?
Rated 14 Aug 2007
twincinematwincinema
Rated 04 Jun 2017
100
98th
Teenage isolation and loneliness captured beautifully. Enid, while sometimes annoying in her pursuit for something greater, is adrift in a world of someone else's design. She continues to push, and strive, for something more, without really knowing how to do such a thing. Hell, I'll say it, folks, this is a PERFECT FILM. A certified 100! Who are you to argue?
Rated 04 Jun 2017
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 10 Mar 2009
96
95th
Being different...in a world full of hypocrites and mediocrities..chasing dreams...chasing your place in todays society...chasing a reason for living. everything around you is moving, what about you? There is no happy end in Ghost World...there will be no happy end in live.That's what Enid and Seymour feel, terrifying to realize so many similarities to my own life.
Rated 10 Mar 2009
kojilessKojiless
Rated 06 Apr 2012
64
68th
I suppose GW is intended to appeal to the denizens of that proverbial slice of white bread suburbia, where angsty pre-teens suffer from severe cases of self-inflicted outcast syndrome--a frightening affliction that fills the hearts of impressionable youths with the urge to over-enhance their eyes with copious amounts of melancholy colorant and take grainy pictures of their pouty mugs with phone cameras precariously positioned approximately two feet above their heads. Buscemi is awesome, though!
Rated 06 Apr 2012
shmendrekShmendrek
Rated 11 Jul 2007
4
83rd
Great film about teenage alienation and angst.
Rated 11 Jul 2007
boobjuiceBoobjuice
Rated 12 Jul 2007
95
96th
Damn near perfect film, and I'm not just saying that because it resonated in such a personal way for me... or maybe I am, what do you care? I love the look of the film; the colors are crisp and bold, intentionally reminiscent of a comic book. Though the character of Seymour wasn't developed in the original comic, I thought his character was great---even if it's TOTAL wish fulfillment from the screenwriters---and I love Steve Buscemi. Recommended viewing for misfits, outcasts, and loners.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
shosannaShosanna
Rated 05 Mar 2013
50
93rd
This is one of those movies that I saw at such a perfect place and time in my life that it hit very close to home and it's difficult for me to try to judge it through any sort of objective lens. It's a funny, cynical comedy, but also a surprisingly painful look at alienation and uncertainty of life after high school. (5/5)
Rated 05 Mar 2013
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 25 Jun 2014
80
89th
Ghost World is a really great film. It contains a fantastic cast, a good amount of humor, strong drama, relatable characters and situations, and it plays against, not with, conventional coming-of-age stories. It's the type of film for people who are looking for something different, just like its lead characters. This is a brilliant slice of life, and I highly recommend checking it out. It'll be good for more than a single viewing.
Rated 25 Jun 2014
bojanglesBojangles
Rated 24 Oct 2009
90
97th
or Catcher in the Rye: The Movie
Rated 24 Oct 2009
ocelotOcelot
Rated 30 Jul 2014
75
81st
Reminiscent of Heathers, in a way, but this is a film more concerned with deconstructing that sardonic, detached attitude than satirizing it. I was unconvinced by Johansson, but Birch and Buscemi are excellent and do justice to the film's great script.
Rated 30 Jul 2014
bownBown
Rated 22 Aug 2010
85
75th
Stays true to the spirit of the comic while adding much more. Birch is great as Enid - we know she's manipulative and a huge asshole but we can't help feeling for her and understanding her alienation.
Rated 22 Aug 2010
cinemaasiaCinema_Asia
Rated 29 Mar 2010
70
56th
Pretty mopey emo film with characters trying to find "meaning" in their life. It subtly mocks counterculture and various scenes but it falls into the trap of feeling a bit self important and smug about it. Buscemi is great in just about any role and he doesn't disappoint in this.
Rated 29 Mar 2010
maggiethecatmaggiethecat
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
A past obsession of mine.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
imogenImogen
Rated 29 Oct 2012
8
60th
A good portrayal of that "we've just finished school so... umm, what now?" phase. I related to these characters which made it all the more enjoyable to watch. Thora Birch's character can be difficult to like at times but her mixture of 'bad girl' confidence and wit and complete and utter insecurity on the other hand is interesting and pretty realistic.
Rated 29 Oct 2012
dunder74Dunder74
Rated 26 Aug 2012
6
46th
Ghost World was...disappointing. This could be because I saw it on this side of Juno and all the other quirky indie comedies about alienation, but I found no humor or insight in Ghost World. Zwigoff's distinctive direction is praiseworthy, but his script, although smart, is terribly unfunny. Birch and Buscemi were perfect for their roles, whereas Johansson seems out of place.
Rated 26 Aug 2012
joelwatchesmoviesjoelwatchesmovies
Rated 08 Aug 2019
8
80th
The plot is loose and meandering but it's no matter as the performances are strong (Buscemi as sad sack Seymour really shines), the indie quirkiness on point (see convenience store guy, art teacher), and the thematic threads thoroughly thought-provoking, as nostalgia, niche-dom, and the search for identity do battle with the uncertain future, capitalist suburbia, and loneliness in the post-high school void ("Just think, we'll never see Dennis again... It's actually totally depressing").
Rated 08 Aug 2019
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 02 Jul 2009
90
88th
I wish more comic book movies could be like this.
Rated 02 Jul 2009
rttntomatoesrttntomatoes
Rated 25 Dec 2013
92
80th
With acerbic wit, Terry Zwigoff fashions Daniel Clowes' graphic novel into an intelligent, comedic trip through deadpan teen angst.
Rated 25 Dec 2013
neonmanNeonman
Rated 31 Dec 2010
84
77th
Better in the first half with terrifically scathing, cynical dialogue that would make Daria blush. But the relationship that develops and the ending doesn't work so well with me; I just liked the aimlessness of the young characters that's felt when the summer holidays kick in and you have no idea of what to do next, or whether you even want to do anything next.
Rated 31 Dec 2010
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 18 Feb 2012
90
80th
I can't verbalize why I like this movie but I know I liked it a lot. Thora Birch and Steve Buscemi are superb. It's a great story too and Terry Zwigoff does an excellent job directing. I guess it is just such a pleasant, enjoyable movie. Hard not to love it.
Rated 18 Feb 2012
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 11 Mar 2011
20
6th
The two leads remind me of people I knew in high school, but in the worst, worst possible way. I feel a bit self conscious hating on a movie that is all about how pointless it is to hate on everything. Or is the movie even about that? I hated it so much I can't even tell. Maybe that's how my brain filtered it in order to make it even watchable. Tell me, are we supposed to be on team hate or team hate the haters? It's a long time to be not relating to the main characters, regardless.
Rated 11 Mar 2011
janey83janey83
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
67th
It's not like mainstream movies.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ag0stomesmerAg0stoMesmer
Rated 30 Jul 2012
5
98th
Captures the last gasp before the world beats out the interestingness from two more teens. A pleasing subversion of quirky-girl saviour from the very-wonderful Birch.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
talonmalontalonmalon
Rated 13 May 2013
80
57th
For some reason, I'm having a hard time describing this movie. It's an odd one, but the characters are very interesting and make it a must see.
Rated 13 May 2013
tearsofashtearsofash
Rated 12 May 2008
73
47th
Good, but can you say "forced" at times.
Rated 12 May 2008
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 14 Mar 2016
67
76th
Ghost World is as quirky as it is mopey, with acerbic wit oozing out of the script and characters alike. The plot is shown from Birch's character's perspective, and while her and Johansson play mean-spirited post-highschoolers, she's worryingly relatable. Buscemi is great as the pitiable cautionary tale, and gives rise to a lot of humour. While there is no strong direction in this film, and its ending is wonderfully ambiguous, it's a fun, dark, interesting journey.
Rated 14 Mar 2016
sheldrakeSheldrake
Rated 10 Aug 2013
90
97th
The line "Well maybe I don't want to meet someone who shares my interests. I hate my interests." pretty much summed up my romantic life for many years. Very funny, beautiful picture that isn't a big fan of people, even people who aren't a fan of people.
Rated 10 Aug 2013
julie_rubioJulie Rubio
Rated 03 Aug 2014
95
78th
Rebecca: This is so bad it's almost good. Enid: This is so bad it's gone past good and back to bad again.
Rated 03 Aug 2014
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 11 Sep 2011
88
90th
To label this film a comedy is a travesty. It is a superbly acted, written and directed drama about growing up, and the difficult choices we all have to make, particularly if we are on the "fringes" of society. Yes, it is fantastically funny in the first half - people say it slows down in the second half - thats the WHOLE point. As life closes in after the cosseted world of school and college, the fun, freedom and simplicity DOES end. Birch and Buscemi are simply fantastic. Sad, Funny, Relevant.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 06 May 2019
90
95th
Top badass moment? A Buzzcocks song that’s not ‘that’ Buzzcocks song. I used to have green hair like Enid - even in my passport photo. I still would - if there was any left. I guess those stories about bleaching hair really are true. I love this film, as I’m pretty sure I’m still some sort of societal malcontent, who spends too much time listening to music no one likes, doing stuff I'm too old to do and believes that pretty much everything sucks. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 06 May 2019
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 19 Jan 2011
95
93rd
What makes this movie so good? Is it the quirkiness? Is it the characters? Is it the angst-ridden comedy? In its core, it's not a very pleasant movie, but for some (like me) it's very easy to relate to the characters.
Rated 19 Jan 2011
puyaPuya
Rated 18 Jul 2010
94
95th
it has the touch
Rated 18 Jul 2010
mrsubstituteMrSubstitute
Rated 17 Jul 2016
90
92nd
One of the rare adaptations that improves upon the source material, Ghost World is snappy, witty and fresh, supplemented by the fantastic chemistry of the two leads, Thora Birch and Scarlett Johansson.
Rated 17 Jul 2016
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 30 Sep 2009
72
71st
Understated, quirky and entertaining coming of age type movie. Recommeded.
Rated 30 Sep 2009
schizotoastschizotoast
Rated 09 Sep 2011
100
96th
FLAWLESS.
Rated 09 Sep 2011
yilbyilb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
92nd
Thora is ravishingly cute. The characters are both unlikable & perfect. Similar to the comic in feeling only less depressing & with a story. Stuck in my head & rattled around for days.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
venom256venom256
Rated 18 Jul 2009
78
64th
Good movie about growing up - Buscemi is always good!
Rated 18 Jul 2009
picklefuckerPickleFucker
Rated 19 Jun 2016
8
60th
Actually in love with Thora Birch's character Enid *_* It's one of those films where nothing really happens but it's still awesome
Rated 19 Jun 2016
ozymandius10ozymandius10
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
95th
Amazing coming of age story. You don't need to read the graphic novel to enjoy this one (although they are different, and both are excellent). Thora Birch's performance isn't going to bowl anyone over, but everyone else picks up the slack.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 08 Feb 2010
80
83rd
Really captures the limbo between the end of childhood and the start of adulthood.
Rated 08 Feb 2010
fleasfanFleasfan
Rated 08 Sep 2008
80
74th
One of the most enjoyable "independent" movies.
Rated 08 Sep 2008
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 23 Aug 2018
70
47th
While I loved the seamless progression of the story, I felt like all of the characters outside of Enid and Seymour were completely stagnant, especially Johansson's Rebecca. However, I legitimately laughed out loud more than a few times, and I still love Zwigoff's acute vision of the world.
Rated 23 Aug 2018
shutupmanShutupman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
75th
Fascinating and superbly poised creation that indulges but never flatters its protagonists
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ktappektappe
Rated 07 Dec 2008
9
2nd
So boring I had to turn it off. Nothing happens and the characters are insipid. Why does this film exist and, more curious, why do people like it??
Rated 07 Dec 2008
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 14 Dec 2011
100
99th
This movie is outstanding. I really enjoy the unique characters in this film. There are very funny moments and the actors all do an excellent job. The ending is also interesting. I highly recommend Ghost World.
Rated 14 Dec 2011
tharastamanTharastaman
Rated 08 May 2007
91
84th
A brilliant coming-of-age story with strong performances and a great script.
Rated 08 May 2007
pompousasspompousass
Rated 31 Aug 2010
80
94th
The heroine, out of a comic book by Clowes, is someone a critic could love. Fresh out of high school -- or rather, jaded out of high school -- she can produce an equal sneer for the wheelchair-bound valedictorian ("High school is like the training wheels for the bicycle of real life") and for the hip-hopping black cheerleaders who follow. A tireless crapehanger, a walking crap detector, alienated, aloof, alert, aware, unaccepting, reacting, resisting, judging: Little Miss Raincloud.
Rated 31 Aug 2010
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 15 Jan 2012
91
91st
A quirky coming of age film about an intelligent nerdy girl who finds it hard to identify with her peers as she graduates from high school. She meets an older man who embodies few of the qualities she has learned to despise. Their mutual love of obscure music forms a connection even though their age remains a barrier to them. She is unable to hide her disdain for others and loses one job after another. Her opportunities and options dwindle until she has little to lose by disappearing.
Rated 15 Jan 2012
briantfBriantf
Rated 23 Feb 2013
99
98th
Another excellent film from Thora Birch...
Rated 23 Feb 2013
ribcageribcage
Rated 02 Mar 2018
92
95th
dialogue is well worth it's reputation. Its dry,direct,hilarious, &it's authentic.rarely laugh out loud Ghost World had me belly laughing about every 8 minutes.jokes flow like natural conversations teenagers (at least smart, funny ones) would have, natural and sometimes surprising.performances are all great as well. Birch is maybe rough around the edges - mostly spot on, sometimes awkward once or twice a line is delivered poorly,but Enid is a character where weirdly this makes her better.
Rated 02 Mar 2018
xacviantxacviant
Rated 05 Sep 2011
80
51st
Enjoyable comedy-drama about a cynical high school graduate and her relationships with her best friend and an older man, a jazz-loving loner. Some scenes that feel excessively quirky, and Scarlett Johansson seems just a bit miscast, but Thora Birch as the lead, and Steve Buscemi as the older man, are both strong. The well-done script scored an Oscar nomination; the direction is sympathetic and straightforward, the ambiguous ending aside. The Bollywood musical number over the credits is great.
Rated 05 Sep 2011
jhezabeeJhezabee
Rated 11 Jun 2007
90
74th
It was a nice take on the comic. Plus, Scarlet and Thora are totally hot.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
shadrikShadrik
Rated 26 Apr 2012
77
74th
It's a rather dark coming-of-age story: There are things you can fuck up yourself and things that will go wrong all on their own. It made it easy to connect and raise some thoughts about your own motivations and even looked nice in its bright colors.
Rated 26 Apr 2012
mertz109mertz109
Rated 02 Aug 2009
78
13th
This movie was kind of hyped at the time it came out, but I think the world's forgotten about it. Still, it was a crappy, unmemorable, waste-of-time movie that doesn't go anywhere. Just wanted to make sure I let everyone know.
Rated 02 Aug 2009
filmdotfilmdot
Rated 07 Jul 2010
87
64th
A very interesting and funny film. The screenplay is great and Thora Birch is wow-tastic. Great performance.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
karamazovkaramazov.
Rated 18 Sep 2016
50
67th
No need for me to compare this at all to Clowes' beautiful comics: against odds and especially in spite of "Bad Santa" [2003] being entirely cringe-y and vacuous, this one is quite fine standing on its own. The 'Seymour' character mostly worked quite well, and Thora Birch's Enid Coleslaw was indeed very good. Well done.
Rated 18 Sep 2016
unjmsUnjmS
Rated 04 Jul 2010
79
60th
Thora and Johanson really deliver very enjoyable movie, however i didnt quite care for the ending, left me feeling a little unfufilled.
Rated 04 Jul 2010
weirdyodaweirdyoda
Rated 22 Dec 2006
94
93rd
Captures a real subculture of people unseen in film before. Pretty damn great.
Rated 22 Dec 2006
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 11 Aug 2011
80
80th
I had never heard about this movie, perhaps because it is too weird for the general public, but its very good. Comedy and drama in good tune, with many interesting characters and cultural references, as an indie movie always has.
Rated 11 Aug 2011
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 30 Oct 2008
90
90th
I loved the comic and didn't exactly go into this one with any high hopes, but damn did it hit all the right notes.
Rated 30 Oct 2008
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 21 Nov 2019
88
78th
Still incredibly funny.
Rated 21 Nov 2019
marc01marc01
Rated 11 Feb 2009
80
60th
I really like this.
Rated 11 Feb 2009
tsvetetsvete
Rated 12 Jan 2011
94
71st
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Rated 12 Jan 2011
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 25 Oct 2009
80
81st
Wait till the end of the end credits to see Steve Buscemi being a badass (I actually already knew that).
Rated 25 Oct 2009
ayavaronAyavaron
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
83rd
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME
Rated 14 Aug 2007
getmoneygetmoney
Rated 28 Dec 2011
57
13th
Really didn't care for it.
Rated 28 Dec 2011
rufamRufam
Rated 16 Mar 2014
65
42nd
Although occasionally sluggish, a bit too self-satisfied and not as resonant as the comic, "Ghost World" is nevertheless an odd, piercing coming-of-age story. Despite its sometimes reality-proof quirkiness, the film is actually telling of teenage post-high-school anxiety, identity crisis in an ugly world and the troubles of being unique. And if it feels like it resides in its own arrogant bubble, well, it is ABOUT residing in one's own arrogant bubble so it gets away with it. Half of the times.
Rated 16 Mar 2014
3names3Names
Rated 09 Feb 2008
8
0th
I've tried to block this one out of my mind, but unfortunately, I still remember how much I hated it... Even Steve Buscemi can't help this one...
Rated 09 Feb 2008
keauKeau
Rated 12 Dec 2006
54
44th
Good Movie
Rated 12 Dec 2006
yesistastyyesistasty
Rated 18 Apr 2012
80
40th
Some good bits, mostly towards the beginning.
Rated 18 Apr 2012
apparatusapparatus
Rated 05 Aug 2010
37
28th
dull dull dull. I like the poster way more better
Rated 05 Aug 2010
stuie299stuie299
Rated 17 Jan 2013
55
10th
Gahhhhhh! So slow and almost painful at times to watch. Zwigoff's direction while praise worthy is not enough to distract me from my complete and utter disdain for Enid. The film almost would have worked better if she was goth, because at least her actions would have made sense. As it is you're just sitting there hoping that she would stop feeling sorry for herself and actually do something to change her situation. That said it was definitely well acted (not saying much given the characters).
Rated 17 Jan 2013
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
74th
If you like your films with twisted intelligence, GHOST WORLD gets a solid recommendation.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
pigletPiglet
Rated 25 Jun 2009
72
68th
This is while Johansson was still an outsider in Hollywood, oh how I wish she had stayed that way. It's about two young girls looking for a place to live, and on the way getting to know Steve Buscemi. It's an OK film, although not much happens, other than namedropping of old records.
Rated 25 Jun 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
74th
Girly coming of age film that I'm almost embarrassed to admit to liking so much. Thora Birch and Steve Buscemi are both great, and while Scarlett doesn't get much to do, she sure looks nice doing it.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
55th
steve buscemi is wonderful in everything.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
shorty18shorty_18
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
92nd
Even though it deviates from the comic more and more as it goes on, it is still lovely. Granted, I may feel so attached to this movie because I am the same age as the two characters and I relate to Enid so freakishly well. I recommend reading the comic book before the movie.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 23 Aug 2019
85
87th
This movie is a lot like in my childhood, specifically when I would wrestle with my uncle. Sure, it was a lot of fun at first, but then it felt icky.
Rated 23 Aug 2019
zanginZangin
Rated 10 May 2020
60
37th
It's well made but the characters are actively unlikable and the ending fizzles out without proper resolution (which is likely the point, but if so - it's not communicated well).
Rated 10 May 2020
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 25 Sep 2010
71
84th
Charming look at some misfits and where everyone fits into the world around them.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
worstcasesceworstcasesce
Rated 04 Mar 2011
1
0th
Saw it ages ago and all I remember was not liking it much at all, and looking back, I have no idea why, because on a fresh viewing Ghost World reveals itself to be a funny and moving mood piece on adolescent ennui and adulthood loserdom that ends pretty much the way it should. Score is not a grade.
Rated 04 Mar 2011
clopinetteClopinette
Rated 03 Oct 2007
100
98th
It's hard for me to try to view this film through objective lenses because it hits so close to home for me. I know it sounds corny as hell, but watching this just feels like someone made a film specifically for me. I'm very biased. But my creative writing teacher says the story is very well-crafted and that it's one of his favorite films so you should totally take his word for it because he's really smart and wise and stuff.
Rated 03 Oct 2007
altf4altf4
Rated 28 Dec 2007
65
49th
great screenplay, mediocre movie.
Rated 28 Dec 2007
pepsi_manPepsi-Man
Rated 19 Nov 2009
3
74th
Aside from some poor directions the story takes in the second half, it's very good. There's a very naturalistic sense about its style, as it never really feels too artificial or "movie-like" until a few points late in the film. Maybe a bit too self-aware at times, but I enjoyed it. I'll have to check out the comic someday.
Rated 19 Nov 2009
adamj1982adamj1982
Rated 20 Nov 2012
81
81st
A coming of age film about a somewhat tormented girl trying to find her self and her direction. More realistic and depressing than I imagined it was going to be.
Rated 20 Nov 2012
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 04 Feb 2008
73
70th
Good Buscemi good. Never read the comic book though.
Rated 04 Feb 2008
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 10 Jul 2017
4
51st
Not as plotless and loose as the comic, but it holds it own. The colour palette of this film is perfect and really fits with the dreamy feeling the film gives off. Steve Buscemi gets more relatable as time passes. Seeing this now I recognize David Cross lol
Rated 10 Jul 2017
ivytivyt
Rated 07 Apr 2009
90
93rd
Thank god the original comic-dude wrote this thing, Mr. Zwigoff deleviers again, anyway. Pretty damn funny and touching at the same time which is pretty hard to do, especially to me.
Rated 07 Apr 2009
korteeKortee
Rated 15 Jan 2013
40
12th
like a bad version of "Daria". Best quote though: "maybe I don't want anybody with the same interests - I hate my interests"
Rated 15 Jan 2013
nepetaNepeta
Rated 22 Mar 2013
75
56th
Not the sort of thing I'd usually go for, but I thought it captured a period in life very well and, though there were a couple annoying blips here and there, for the most part it was a funny, charming film. Thora Birch is excellent.
Rated 22 Mar 2013
tikazTikaz
Rated 29 Jun 2008
90
80th
An actually well acted, well written teen movie. The characters are dynamic, the plot intriguing , and it lacks the sickening predictabilty of most other teen flicks.
Rated 29 Jun 2008
hotsakehotsake
Rated 12 Apr 2022
78
89th
I really liked this, I'm not sure why I waited so long to watch it but I'm glad I finally did. The only part that I didn't care for was the ending.
Rated 12 Apr 2022
mohanmohan
Rated 08 Jan 2011
86
37th
Good movie. Good performances that will grow on you. "An interpretation of the phrase 'ghost world' is that it illustrates the fact that today, everyone seems to be living in their own world, thus making the objective world a 'ghost' world." - wikipedia "Are you saying that things were better back then... even though there was stuff like this? I suppose things are better now, but... I don't know, it's complicated. People still hate each other... but they just know how to hide it better."
Rated 08 Jan 2011
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 14 Jul 2013
70
41st
Amusing and entertaining for the most part, though I found the focus on Enid and Seymour's relationship pretty insipid, and it consumes increasing amounts of the film's attention to the point that the third act is kinda just boring. The comic's original plot is apparently more focused on the two girls, which sounds much more interesting. Zwigoff has no idea what to do with his camera, but at least the dialogue is fun.
Rated 14 Jul 2013
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 24 Jun 2012
65
87th
Great cast and a good story that's funny, sad and touching. *Preview*: #12#, liked, story, Scarlett.J/9, (S.Buscemi/5), oldies(2), R4 }*{ #00s(e)#, reviews, story, S.Buscemi.
Rated 24 Jun 2012
mcawesomemcawesome
Rated 14 Aug 2007
40
16th
Pretty crappy movie about crappy people, but at least the girl is sad by the end.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cowmanCowman
Rated 18 Jan 2014
70
56th
Some excellent views on everyday life, mixed with good jokes and a pretty painful story about loneliness. The end result is definitely worth a watch. Buscemi steals the show.
Rated 18 Jan 2014

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