Ghostbusters
1984
Comedy, Sci-fi
1h 45m
Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.
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Ghostbusters
1984
Comedy, Sci-fi
1h 45m
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Rated 04 Jul 2015
100
97th
Endlessly enjoyable, endlessly quotable, endlessly rewatchable. A fantastically entertaining movie.
Rated 04 Jul 2015
Rated 17 Dec 2008
99
99th
If this movie were a woman I would take it out to a nice dinner and maybe to see a movie and then I would take it home and bang it raw.
Rated 17 Dec 2008
Rated 30 Jun 2007
74
79th
While Ghostbusters has rightly become one of the most memorable films in the industry, it's actually wildly inconsistent for such a celebrated film. There are many memorable quality moments, but these are interspersed with some sections which are distinctly lacking in the wacky humour seen in the rest of the film. Saying that the casting is great, the soundtrack is now true classic and there are a couple of genuine comedy moments. 80's visiual effects look weak now, but they fit the wacky feel.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
91st
Positively hilarious film. I'm quite impressed that even though it was made in the 80's it's not dated and terrible like so many 80's films are. Everyone in this is fantastic and play off one another perfectly. Every single joke in the film is funny, there's literally not one point where you're not entertained.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
97th
Rarely does a film with such a great mix of deadpan, slapstick, wisecracking, and ectoplasm come around. Ghostbusters will change your mind on what a comedy is supposed to be. The cast, the effects, and the story make this one a real winner. Truly one best films of the 80's. Awesome!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 01 Mar 2014
82
68th
Though some magic may be lost on first-time viewers, this comedy classic is as innovative and entertaining as anything from the 80s. The cohesive chemistry of the ensemble cast is inspired & the special effects aren't as dated as one may expect. The creature design is unique and the blend of sci-fi & humor has rarely been done so well. It's iconic and spawned a number of spin-offs and loads of merchandise, but the most important thing may be the way it made science and engineering look so cool.
Rated 01 Mar 2014
Rated 10 Jul 2016
95
96th
Dan Aykroyd gets blown by a ghost.
Rated 10 Jul 2016
Rated 14 Jul 2009
33
11th
I don't understand how this has become such a popular film.. It's funny at times but actually the plot is just stupid and there really aren't that much quality moments. Just a mediocre movie of which I expected so much more..
Rated 14 Jul 2009
Rated 18 Dec 2017
79
80th
I keep forgetting what a perfect New York movie this is. It's like Woody Allen with slime and healthier relationships.
Rated 18 Dec 2017
Rated 03 Mar 2007
65
30th
I might've been more sympathetic toward Ghostbusters if I'd seen it when I was much younger, or if I at least were familiarized with the Ghostbusters universe at a younger age. I'm not saying that only children could enjoy it, but at least I couldn't quite get into it. Aykroyd, Moranis, Weaver and especially Murray are all good, but the plot and the general ghostbusting idea never struck me as better than average.
Rated 03 Mar 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
95th
How people concieve of great films like Ghostbusters is beyond me, but thank goodness they do because this movie is great.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
86
82nd
A comedy classic with an ensenble comedy cast, which spawned a sequel, a cartoon, a few video games, and a bunch of toys I personally owned. Looking back, it's still as great as it was when I saw it in theaters as a kid.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
81st
Nothing like the original in wide screen. A sci-fi horror film without out the blood and guts. And funny to boot.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 08 Feb 2008
95
98th
Sometimes people rate movies by the amount of "memorable quotes". You hear about this phenomenon with "Caddyshack" a lot. I'm sorry, this owns "Caddyshack" (Ted Knight excluded, he can't be touched). "I collect spores, molds and fungus." "Gozor the Gogarian? Good evening..." "That of a giant SLOR!!!" "Egon, you know, this reminds me of the time you tried to drill a hole in your head." "That would have worked if you hadn't stopped me." I mean, I didn't even mention "He slimed me" until just now.
Rated 08 Feb 2008
Rated 01 Aug 2009
80
92nd
Took me entirely too long to see this, but it was great. Pretty much anything Bill Murray says is classic.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
Rated 01 Sep 2009
71
87th
Whoever thought of the Stay-Puft Marshmellow monster is a comedic genius. God knows there were enough comedic geniuses working on this that it could have been anyone.
Rated 01 Sep 2009
Rated 20 Nov 2009
67
39th
"Ghostbusters" is considered a classic comedy that perfectly blends science fiction, special effects and bust-a-gut humor-- but I'm unfortunately in the minority. While the film may have been impressive in 1984, it doesn't hold up today at all. Bill Murray has some good lines, but most of the cast is wasted as there's nothing all that funny going on. I've watched it a number of times over the years to warm up to it, but it's just far too dated for me to fully enjoy as I may have 20 years ago.
Rated 20 Nov 2009
Rated 21 Jun 2014
10
98th
Ghostbusters is one of my all time favourites and one of the best films of the 80s. There's still so much fun to be had after so many years and repeated viewings. The quotable humour and crazy characters remain as loveable and fun as first time round. Bill Murray is hilarious and his deadpan performance is comic genius. Dan Aykroyd & Harold Ramis are great also and the chemistry between the trio is brilliant. I will never outgrow Ghostbusters, it's an infectious and timeless piece of filmmaking.
Rated 21 Jun 2014
Rated 28 Jan 2007
70
63rd
A pretty fun action comedy, but I don't understand all the effusive praise it gets. It's entertaining with some funny moments and good lines, but it's not great.
Rated 28 Jan 2007
Rated 24 Feb 2007
3
38th
Hilarious. Even when you're a kid and you don't get the sexual innuendos and subtle jokes. When you do it's just that much more awesome. "Yes, it's true. This man has no dick." "Print is dead."
Rated 24 Feb 2007
Rated 12 Jul 2007
95
93rd
A comedy classic from the 80s.
Rated 12 Jul 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
96th
The delicious irony of this movie is that it is probably the best adaptation and logical conclusion of Lovecraft's writings, yet it is one of the funniest movies in history.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
98th
One of my favorite comedies of all time. I can watch this film over and over again and still laugh at some of the jokes.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
93
78th
Classic. Really good comedy the sort of which you don't see a lot anymore.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
A classic in its own right - great stuff.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
67
30th
Like Stripes, Murray's unflappable cool guy schtick gets old very very fast. I didn't even like this that much when it came out.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 25 Sep 2007
50
38th
I wanted to like this.. I tried to like it. I didn't expect it to be anything but a quirky comedy flick, but as much as I tried it's.. Just not that good. Didn't really laugh at all, and while Bill Murray's and Rick Moranis' characters are great.. It's just not that great as far as I can see.
Rated 25 Sep 2007
Rated 27 Apr 2008
76
68th
Incredibly fun 80's Sci-Fi comedy with great energy and pacing backed by an iconic soundtrack. The hilarious and charming Murray leads a perfect cast with one glaring exception that always leaves me wondering: How much better would it have been with Eddie Murphy in the awful Ernie Hudson's place as was intended?
Rated 27 Apr 2008
Rated 01 Aug 2009
91
97th
Just about one of the funniest films ever made. Murray is inspired, and is backed up by an awesome script and very good comic perfomances from Ramis and Aykroyd, who have an excellent on screen chemistry between them. It may be looking a tad dated, but it deserves to be remembered for the classic it is.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
Rated 08 Oct 2011
90
93rd
A prime example of what amazing entertainment the 80s nourished. Right up there with other classics such as 'Gremlins' and 'Back to the Future', it hails from an era when family fares weren't targeted at the youngest denominator. It's a charming, magical feel-good ride, from the decade when imagination could run free. As the SFX fade in time, the deadpan comedy holds, and it remains one of the quintessential Murray comedies. I submit this review with the guilty admission of a nostalgic soul.
Rated 08 Oct 2011
Rated 24 Oct 2011
92
87th
Just hilarious. If there is one thing I appreciate, it's a comedy that takes it self serious and succeeds. Bill Murray is rarely funnier, and the one-liners are top notch. "When someone asks you if you're a god, YOU SAY YES RAY!"
Rated 24 Oct 2011
Rated 10 Jul 2012
87
84th
An infectiously fun blend of special effects and comedy, with Bill Murray's hilarious deadpan performance leading a cast of great comic turns.
Rated 10 Jul 2012
Rated 18 Mar 2016
100
96th
Ghostbusters is infallible in my eyes. This movie has some of the funniest men of their time in a sci-fi comedy. This movie is like tucking in with a grilled cheese sandwich and a can of soup on a cold day, it's just comforting.
Dan Aykroyd is goofy but in a really sweet way. Bill Murray is a condescending asshole but he's that guy that just draws people in somehow. Harold Ramis is the nerdyiest character of them all but at times he is the funnies; whether he knows it or not.
Rated 18 Mar 2016
Rated 10 Jan 2020
5
25th
I mean, it's alright. The original trio have a good amount of chemistry together (Ramis the nerd, Murray the deadpan cool guy, Aykroyd the straight man) but on his own Murray's schtick gets misogynist and tiresome real quick. Plot-wise, their rise to success feels too sudden and honestly, it's way more enjoyable early on when they're down-on-their-luck underdogs. The wild apocalyptic elements contrast nicely with the crew's dry, down-to-earth vibes but highlight some terrible visual effects.
Rated 10 Jan 2020
Rated 12 Feb 2007
70
75th
Pretty funny and the cast is all very lovable, so no wonder it's sort of a classic.
Rated 12 Feb 2007
Rated 09 Jun 2007
100
99th
Gozer the Gozerian... good evening. As a duly designated representative of the City, County and State of New York, I order you to cease any and all supernatural activity and return forthwith to your place of origin or to the nearest convenient parallel dimension.
Rated 09 Jun 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
71st
Ode to the free market and forceful attack on the scourge of the EPA. A little rough around the edges but funny and likeable, and the filmmakers deserve congratulation for figuring out a clever solution to the problem of how to extract a mountain of cash from the correct deployment of Bill Murray. What exactly was the thinking behind Ernie Hudson's character? The best line in the film doesn't even get a subtitle on the blu-ray.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
97th
Highly underrated film. The best blockbuster ever made.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
95
87th
Classic comedy. It has aged surprisingly well. A lot of the effects are pretty cheesy by today's standards, but this is one of the rare movies from my childhood that is still just as funny and fun to watch as it was twenty years ago.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
89
96th
Fun, witty, well-written, and memorable entertainment that's worthwhile viewing time and time again.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 28 Aug 2007
95
99th
9+ amazing
Rated 28 Aug 2007
Rated 08 Oct 2007
80
80th
A classic of 80's. A true fever in the time. The effects and music of movie are still unforgettable.
Rated 08 Oct 2007
Rated 29 Oct 2007
99
93rd
About as close to perfect as a movie can get.
Rated 29 Oct 2007
Rated 18 May 2008
88
95th
since i am a child of the 80's i feel compelled to give this at least a B , but had you have been born before i would completely understand if you gave it a C average, since there is no fantastic acting or anything other than writing.
Rated 18 May 2008
Rated 25 Jul 2008
85
70th
The most celebrated film of the 80s no doubt about it.
Rated 25 Jul 2008
Rated 02 Sep 2008
95
99th
One of my great childhood movies. And now, over 20 years later it still is a great movie - all the more on blu ray!
Rated 02 Sep 2008
Rated 15 Oct 2008
91
77th
Greatest Comedy/Sci-fi/Horror/whatever-the-fuck ever!
Rated 15 Oct 2008
Rated 17 Jan 2009
86
87th
"Yes it's true, this man has no dick." An enduring classic, it's aged far better than many films of its time. A truly hilarious performance from Bill Murray, an instantly recognizeable theme, and a concept that remains an original all these years later are what put it over the top. Moranis and Aykroyd are very funny as well, and the 80s effects just add to the charm. Iconic images (Stay-Puft Man, above all). It saddens me that I can no longer find my Ghostbusters toys from when I was a kid.
Rated 17 Jan 2009
Rated 05 Feb 2009
37
34th
The evil EPA attempts to shut down a bunch of entrepreneurs and almost unleashes Armageddon. So, yeah, definitely a product of Reagan-era anti-regulation rhetoric.
Rated 05 Feb 2009
Rated 05 Apr 2009
73
40th
I've seen this twice now and still can't understand the appeal. I don't think I laughed once and I found Bill Murray's character to generally be a misogynistic douchebag. The action/sci-fi elements work better than the comedy but even then it's still just an above-average action flick by 1980's standards.
Rated 05 Apr 2009
Rated 17 Apr 2009
97
99th
Possibly my favorite film of all time
Rated 17 Apr 2009
Rated 28 Jun 2009
62
61st
I'm with the environment! I want to boil your children and devour your dreams!!!
Rated 28 Jun 2009
Rated 16 Jul 2009
98
99th
One of the greatest movies ever made, period.
Rated 16 Jul 2009
Rated 03 Sep 2009
54
10th
This is a silly, stupid movie. God alone knows why it's so popular. It isn't even funny.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
Rated 31 Dec 2009
98
98th
There's something strange, in the neighbourhood. Who you gonna call ? Ever and ever again..the Ghostbusters. Cult status since more than 20 years. Ivan Reitman's masterpiece with the best possible Cast of the 80's án addicting score and breathtaking cgi effects.
Rated 31 Dec 2009
Rated 14 Jan 2010
90
90th
One of the classic films of the 1980s with a stellar cast, writing, and production values.
Rated 14 Jan 2010
Rated 28 Apr 2011
92
80th
A comedy classic, and one of the few horror-comedies to actually work.
Rated 28 Apr 2011
Rated 13 Dec 2011
100
99th
A great mix of comedy & action, with vintage Bill Murray. I have fond memories of the film as a kid. Plus I still really enjoy it today.
Rated 13 Dec 2011
Rated 02 Jun 2013
86
72nd
Ghostbusters is a classic. It's hilarious, and the characters in it are phenomenal. The effects are also very enjoyable, as is the story. Everyone has at least heard of this movie, so don't miss it.
Rated 02 Jun 2013
Rated 07 Oct 2013
88
94th
The best comedy I've ever seen, and I don't see that changing anytime soon. Absolutely timeless.
Rated 07 Oct 2013
Rated 19 Nov 2014
98
99th
As good as it gets.
Rated 19 Nov 2014
Rated 18 Sep 2015
66
22nd
Those were the days, when environmentalists were the villains.
Rated 18 Sep 2015
Rated 24 Oct 2015
59
17th
It's fairly watchable but that's probably the best thing I can say about it. I didn't think it was funny and everything about this feels so dated. Only reason I can see this being a classic is because people grew up with it, not because it's a good film.
Rated 24 Oct 2015
Rated 03 Mar 2018
65
54th
I thought I might have watched the second half of this when I was a kid, but nope. Though I was about 35 years late to the party, it was definitely a good time. Rick Moranis' dumb character made me laugh a bunch, and the main cast obviously had great chemistry. 21st film of 2018.
Rated 03 Mar 2018
Rated 21 Apr 2018
66
35th
A huge ensamble of comic legends, but with Bill Murray really only having the funny lines to say. The story's sort of there meandering with a cast of characters that have no arc.
Rated 21 Apr 2018
Rated 04 Nov 2018
95
98th
Top badass moment? It's one of the all-time best comedies... and they catch ghosts too. I feel I’ve watched this movie a thousand times. It’s also one of the films I quote way too many lines from, my favourite being, “Okay, whatever happens, let's be professional”. I used to use that before carrying out job interviews at work. And also, if you don't know it, Google ERB Ghostbusters. Is it weird to wonder if the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is vegan? No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 04 Nov 2018
Rated 21 Aug 2020
75
82nd
The combination of sci-fi, horror and comedy is unique and mostly works very well. Indeed, one could even read this as an exploration of the discipline of science more broadly and the way in which formal institutions tend to dull innovative research. Murray, Moranis and Weaver are particularly enjoyable to watch in their respective roles.
Rated 21 Aug 2020
Rated 26 Mar 2022
70
24th
Having seen this at 15 when it first came out & been mostly unimpressed, this rewatch just reaffirms what I thought back then: this is really kid's stuff. Presumably it's beloved bc people saw it at the right age (under 12) & loved it. Murray has a couple of funny lines esp at the start, but less & less so as it goes. The silliness always undercuts any sense of stakes like when Gozor attacks them, they're in no danger & only pushed back. A line like "He slimed me" would only be memorable to kids
Rated 26 Mar 2022
Rated 29 Nov 2006
8
82nd
who you gonna call
Rated 29 Nov 2006
Rated 19 Feb 2007
55
49th
Great kids film.
Rated 19 Feb 2007
Rated 24 Feb 2007
78
53rd
A comedy with some of todays biggest Comedy stars from Bill Murray to Dan Aykroid. It is a bit far fetched and has become somewhat dated simply due to it's intense dealings with technology however it's humor is not dated and it seems to always entertain it's audience to at least some degree.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
Rated 20 Mar 2007
89
89th
This is what a blockbuster should be.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 20 Mar 2007
81
63rd
Classic movie with a phenomenal cast. How can anyone not like this movie?
Rated 20 Mar 2007
Rated 10 Apr 2007
80
61st
This is a great movie to just trot out every now and again and never really get tired of.
Rated 10 Apr 2007
Rated 23 Apr 2007
67
87th
Highly entertaining. I've seen this maybe ~10 times and it still works but nowadays perhaps more because of the humor instead of FX which occasionally do seem a bit outdated. Great cast: Murray is excellent, Weaver sexy, Moranis hilarious in small doses and Aykroyd Ramis appropriately understated. I forgot that they also made the screenplay. Reitman's direction is very effective. I wish they all still worked close to this level - only Murray has made anything worth mentioning since the 00's.
Rated 23 Apr 2007
Rated 27 Apr 2007
80
59th
Classic...it was a pop icon for a while...can't give it less than an 80
Rated 27 Apr 2007
Rated 21 May 2007
89
86th
The first--and the best, thusfar--big budget comedy.
Rated 21 May 2007
Rated 11 Jun 2007
61
23rd
I hate the '80s.
Rated 11 Jun 2007
Rated 25 Jun 2007
90
91st
Genius! Even better, It wasn't entirely produced in a computer.
Rated 25 Jun 2007
Rated 27 Jun 2007
100
98th
One of the best comedies ever made. Bill Murray is unequaled.
Rated 27 Jun 2007
Rated 30 Jun 2007
90
85th
This movie totally transformed my childhood.
Rated 30 Jun 2007
Rated 14 Jul 2007
80
80th
A wacky comedy that was a surprising mainstream success in its time; a childhood classic for me. Stars Bill "Ghost-Bustin' Ass" Murr-ay.
Rated 14 Jul 2007
Rated 21 Jul 2007
87
72nd
Just an all around fun, funny movie. Bill Murray and Rick Moranis have rarely been better.
Rated 21 Jul 2007
Rated 25 Jul 2007
90
85th
Very fun SFX-extravaganza comedy with memorable one-liners, and Murray/Reitman/Ankroyd/Ramis at the height of their comic game. Too bad the sequel sucked.
Rated 25 Jul 2007
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