Ghost Movie
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Storyline
TAGLINES
Before Sam was murdered he told Molly he'd love and protect her forever.
You will believe.
Sam and Molly are a very happy couple and deeply in love. Walking back to their new apartment after a night out at the theatre, they encounter a thief in a dark alley, and Sam is murdered. He finds himself trapped as a ghost and realises that his death was no accident. He must warn Molly about the danger that she is in. But as a ghost he can not be seen or heard by the living, and so he tries to communicate with Molly through Oda Mae Brown, a psychic who didn't even realise that her powers were real.
| Whoopi Goldberg | Oda Mae Brown |
| Tony Goldwyn | Carl Bruner |
| Patrick Swayze | Sam Wheat |
| Demi Moore | Molly Jensen |
| Christopher J. Keene | Elevator Man |
| Susan Breslau | Susan |
| Martina Deignan | Rose |
| Macka Foley | Mover |
| Rick Aviles | Willie Lopez |
| Phil Leeds | Emergency Room Ghost |
| John Hugh | Surgeon |
| Sam Tsoutsouvas | Minister |
| Sharon Breslau | Cemetery Ghost |
| Jerry Zucker |
6.80 out of 10 (21815 votes)
Visitor Reviews
One of those movies that ages poorly
posted on 24 Aug 2009Well, i just got done watching this movie for the first time. in 2 years this movie will be 20 years old. that's scary.first of all, i have to say i did want to see this movie because of hearing how popular it was in its day... that was then. this is now.i'll be honest - i thought this movie was OK, on the better side of average - however there are two noticeable problems: the "special" effects, and Patrick swayze.first of all - i haven't seen to many movies featuring swayze, but i guess luckily so. i thought his performance had one or two good moments - basically whenever he shared screen time with whoopi. overall, however, i was literally cringing. his reaction to his dead body, passing through a doctor's head, etc. all made me just frown in uncomfortableness. i think any actor could have given this character more life and reality behind it. the special effects... well... i know you'll say - "you're being contradictory! you SAID this was made 20 years ago! don't be so judgmental!" OK - whatever... Jurassic Park came out like two years later - and those visual effects are still as amazing as ever! i think this movie gave very little time and effort in regards to the effects, therefore... they suck... why do we need to know or see that when you're a ghost and you pass through someone's head, you can somehow see all the tiny blood cells and veins inside?! unnecessary... pointless...i think the only redeeming part of this movie was whoopi Goldberg - who is a genius! i thought her performance 100% deserved her Oscar and am so proud that she won. the humor she instills in her character just breathes life into an otherwise dreadfully dull movie. i actually laughed out loud at one or two of whoopi's lines! ha ha!basically - GHOST was OK, definitely not Oscar-worthy at all (except whoopi!), not even deserving of all 5 of its nominations! overrated, dated, cliché, white noise in terms of movies in general.******/********** (6/10) i don't recommend this title, unless you're a fan of whoopi and you're ready to sit through bland movie to see her...
Excellent
posted on 28 Jul 2009Patrix Swayze is one of my favourite actors. The first time I saw him on screen, he was in Point Break, and was great. When I rented this out and found out he was a character in Point Break, I was much more hopeful. And am glad. This, no matter what anyone says, really is a great great film.Sam and Molly are a seemingly happy couple living in an apartment in an American city. Sam is in the financial business and Molly is seemingly a house-wife. His supposed best friend Karl and him are partners, only when he is betrayed and killed. His never-ending love for Molly allows him to stay on Earth, but only as a ghost, hence the title. After an emotional scene in which he sees his dead body, he is determined to make contact with Molly and warn her of the trouble she is in. He finds help in a phony "pshycic" who actually has powers, and she, reluctantly (after a hilarious encounter) decides to help him. At first, Molly doesn't believe the seemingly impossible equation. But as more and more things fit, she begins to believe. Could it be possible? No matter how many bad things you hear about this film (hopefully you won't hear many) do not listen. I'm not a huge fan of romantic comedies but this, as well as making you laugh endlessly, keeps you on the edge of your seat as well as entertaining. Emmaculatly well done, this is a never-ending classic that has found a safe, comfortable place in my film collection. Overall: ***** out of ***** (5 out of 5)
Beyond words, but I'll attempt it
posted on 28 Jul 2009Although often marginalized by my contemporaries, colleagues, and the world of academia at large, the character of Ode May Brown is one of the most riveting, pivotal, and important literary characters of the past two centuries and quite possibly ever. Not since Charles Dickens' character of Louis Fontaine and Shakespeare's obscure and typically underrated Thomas Jack Abercrombie has a character sparked a national revolution, packed theaters (stage, projection, or otherwise), and redefined the term "exoneration." The 1980's, similar to 1923, was a time of prosperity, indulgence, and limitless thinking. With this hotbed of bohemian sentiment and excessive wealth to invest in the outrageous, the timing was perfect for imaginative works of zaniness and the fantastical. While stock-brokers were hitting it big on Wall Street, Andy Warhol was working in his "factory" in New York with Basquiat, Robert Greenwald was directing the yet unknown glitter-encrusted light and roller-epic "Xanadu" and Ridley Scott was preparing for work on his unicorn fantasy dream known as "Legend." Nobody was prepared for the cesspool of cinema stinkers to come in a period known as "the nineties." Being the final decade of a century,one would think the world was ready for images and sounds that were out of this world. Instead, the world was treated (heavy on the sarcasm) to such gems as "Reality Bites," "The Silence of the Lambs," "The Piano," and "Basic Instinct." Not only were these films and every other film in the decade minus two completely devoid of anything spectacular or colorful, but they lacked the charm of the previous decade. In fact, the only other creative work to hit cinemas in this decade in addition to the piece discussed in this manifesto was Evita (review coming soon). The decade had the number 90 in it and was a time of grunge, filth, over-sized sweaters, garbage, flannel, and various other low-life things. The stage was set for something better for audiences to feast on. Breaking into this "Bleak House" that was cinema in the mid-90's, 1990 brought us a revolutionary picture that nobody would ever forget yet everyone strangely already knew because it was so engrained into the fabric of their being. Tired of grit on their movie teeth, people ate up this film with such enthusiasm. This film was Jerry Zuckers, "Ghost!" (Editor's note, the actual film title does not have an exclamation point in it because the marketing person at Paramount Pictures is an idiot. The exclamation point has been added because it should have had one in the first place.). Everything from the music (who will ever hear the Righteous Brothers' Unchained Melody the same way again?) to the special effects were unfathomable. However, while the film was superior to every film effort up until that point, the actual film paled in comparison to a small unassuming character housed within the feature presentation. Much like a priceless Merlot in a Dixie Cup or scribbles writing musings from Plato, "Ghost!" was simply a cheap container from Wal-Mart to hold something which surpassed everything anyone has ever known. That character was Ode May Brown. A character with such warm charm and charisma that anything that surrounded it was rendered meaningless and often profane. It is well known that the actress Whoopi Goldberg won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Ode May Brown. Many of my fellow and sometimes accomplished critics feel that her performance was nothing short of, well, amazing. This is the general malaise' and rhetoric that plagues both my writings and my acceptance in the mainstream media world. But I ask, and perhaps I digress, but to what capacity was Goldberg actually participating in? Going against the grain, I feel that Ode May Brown existed before Whoopi was even born and her character was not acting at all. Furthermore, the writer of this entry loathes Goldberg and feels that she has completely the only task she was put on this Earth for and can just as well disappear for all I'm concerned. The only thing about about Ode May Brown and the only thing Whoopi can do on this Earth that is worthwhile would be to make "Ghost! 2!" I'm not sure what exec. at Paramount has not set this production into motion, but rest assured, once this article gets out, "Ghost!" sequels WILL get made which, unfortunately, will revive the career of Ms. Goldberg, but more importantly will bring back Ode May S. Brown (if you know what the S. stands for, please e-mail me!!!) and her 2 lovely sisters to the big screen. For me, this mythic character is the most enthralling..."thing" I can imagine and I would pay sums of money to learn more of her origins. Prequel anyone?
Terrific performances in a sweet movie.
posted on 13 Jun 2009This movie really was a great follow-up role for Patrick Swayze. I was intrigued by his performance in 'Dirty Dancing' and wondered how he would approach this very different role. I was pleasantly surprised by Patrick's ability to shift gears from dancer/actor to straight actor. His portrayal of a man's eternal love for his soul-mate was very convincing. His portrayal of an investment banker was not as strong. That huge mane of curly hair did not seem to fit into the image of a corporate team player.The strength of the film was in the chemistry between Patrick 'Sam' and Whoopi Goldberg 'Oda Mae'. These two performers played off each other so flawlessly, it was magic. It made for a strong comedic theme in a performer not noted for his comedy skills. On second thought, perhaps it was much more Whoopi than Patrick.The chemistry between Patrick and Demi Moore 'Molly' was not as strong. They had flashes of excellence between more mundane moments. The scene where 'Molly' making pottery on a wheel turned into an amorous encounter was a very sweet moment.The performance of Tony Goldwyn as best friend/traitor 'Carl' was extremely creepy and convincing. When he attempted to take advantage of grieving 'Molly' I first suspected that the plot would involve 'Carl' having 'Sam' murdered so that he could move in on 'Molly'. That did not exactly happen, but it seemed 'Carl' would have enjoyed this as an additional bonus to the money he wanted so badly he killed for it.The finale made the film. Even the hardest heart melted at the love and loss experienced by 'Sam'. He showed how beautiful and loving 'Sam' really was. He had bonded with 'Oda Mae' too and it no doubt made her decide to become a better person from his example.
This movie is underrated in IMDB
posted on 05 Apr 2009After finishing watching for another time, I thought it must be ranking on the top 250 movies in IMDb. I am very surprised its rating here is so slow.In my opinion, Ghost is a great movie: great story, great acting, great music and great imagination. I watched this movie and Titanic in the same evening, Ghost is far better than the later. When watching Ghost, I did not move a step as I did not want to miss any detail. But for Titanic, I even can't concentrated on it, I got bored and going through it became a hard job.
stands the test of time
posted on 19 Feb 2009sense comments are still being posted for this movie, more than ten years later, it's obvious that this movie stands the test of time."Unchained Melody" is a great song, of coarse, and this one has a big spiritual impact for me: Life after death, Heaven and Hell, it does a good job with those issues. when I heard the title, "ghost" I thought of a haunted house and dead trees and thunderstorms. you know, that sort of thing. but I was pleased that this movie proved to be quite differant. sure, it deals with a serious issue, but the comedy is always welcome. I did laugh during this movie, especially with Woopi Goldberg as the reluctant Oda Mea Brown. "Ghost" is another classic that should have it's own special anniversery re-release.
moving drama
posted on 13 Feb 2009Patrick Swayze plays a respectable bank worker who gets murdered, then comes back as a ghost to protect his girlfriend and find out the truth behind his death. With plenty of romance, nifty special effects, and a strong comedic performance by Goldberg, this is definitely worth your while. 3/4
Great for what it is.
posted on 08 Jan 2009I rarely watch "typical" Hollywood films. They are usually a model of shallowness. "Ghost" is shallow to a point, as is most any Patrick Swayze film. If it wasn't for Jerry Zucker's direction, I believe that the film would have been an out-right failure. Most of the acting is quite good however. Tony Goldwyn is really great. He plays his role with a bizarre mixture of nervousness and brutality. Vincent Schiavelli as the subway ghost is perfect, and very creepy. But, the best performance is by Whoopi Goldberg, who truly deserved her Oscar."Ghost" is not life-changing cinema, but is certainly enjoyable.7.3 out of 10
One of the few films that actually made me cry…
posted on 30 Dec 2008Sam Wheat and Molly Jensen are an engaged couple. And they are totally heads over heels in love with each other. They get a new apartment, and they move in, ready to begin pre-marital life. But one day, whilst on a walk, they are attacked by a mugger, who spares poor Molly, but murders her one true love. Grief stricken, Molly prepares the funeral arrangements, and she lives alone, while her old friend, Carl tries to seduce her.But Sam's spirit lives on. He is dead of course, but he does have "unfinished business." He teams up with a "psychic" who is actually a fraud, and the scenes between the two of them are hilarious! But she can't see him. She can only hear his voice, and her sisters consider her to be crazy. But she agrees to help him. After all, he seems desperate.Then Sam finds out that his old friend Carl was behind the whole operation of his murder! And Molly is his next target. Teaming up with the psychic, Sam goes out to prove to his true love that he can communicate with her…but will he be able to make her believe before she too, meets her grisly end? The movie is so sad, and yet so funny! Kudos to Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg! They are both hilarious! The film is also romantic, and the happy ending is enough t bring you to tears.With Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, and Rick Aviles
beautiful, multilayered love story
posted on 24 Nov 2008Touching romance/fantasy-thriller about a successful bank executive whose life is shattered when he becomes the victim of a botched hit. Once deceased he returns, in his ghostly afterlife, to not only find out why he was killed, but more importantly to protect his grieving fiancée (Moore) from a similar fate. His only hope is to enlist the aid of a slick con artist (Goldberg) who possesses the uncanny ability to communicate with the living dead. A smart, entertaining, and heartfelt tale of love and redemption, with occasional touches of comedy and suspense, crafty special effects, and perfect performances from the three leads, with Swayze commanding as the unfortunate victim, Moore terrific as his lost love, Goldberg amusing and just right as a swindling spiritual adviser. A good mix of genres and memorable characters make this one really special. ***
the ghost vs. crime
posted on 31 Oct 2008Sam and Molly seem to be the perfect couple, they bought an apartment. Sam is a banker and Molly does art work. They think nothing could go wrong, until the night after leaving a play, Sam is shot and the shooter leaves him to die which leaves Molly alone in the apartment. But Sam is a spirit, and discovers that the killer who murdered him is after Molly. Sam teams up with a psychic named Odamay(Whoopi Goldberg) who can hear ghost not see them, in hopes to catch the killer and save Molly. But can Sam's ghostly powers save Molly in time? I enjoyed this movie plus sister act with Whoopi Goldberg playing a big role in the movie. Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore were also great Sam and Molly.
why don't you just go haunt a house.
posted on 10 Oct 2008with a film with so much sentiment and saccharine sweetness, this does have some very dark undertones.Carl is one of the silver screen villain greats. OK, he doesn't ham it up like rickman does in prince of thieves or die hard, he plays it with effortless coolness, and he plays it great. but Is Carl plying this coolness to effect because he thinks that he has no threat after Sam is murdered, or is it because he is such a calculating villain, he doesn't care about anyone but himself. His best friend is killed because of his dealings with shady people and he tries to cop off with his wife. why Goldwyn did not get acclaim for his role like Moore and Goldberg, is beyond belief. he is the Patrick Bateman of the romance genre.Goldberg supplies the comic relief, and she has Great chemistry with Swayze. they are both able to bounce off each others dialogue, that compared to them being on screen, the rest of the film fades in comparison.story is good, though the narrative can sometimes go off on a tangent, but i feel that Zucker was not really concerned about the plot. he seems to be more interested in pulling the heart strings with the soundtrack and incidents between Sam and Molly. their relationship seems so perfect at the beginning, that the audience cannot help but sympathise with Molly after the tragedy, but Moore does become grating half way through the film.but this is a great film at the end. for a love story this has all the ticks in the right boxes, and quite undeserved of the sleeper hit tag it was given in 1990.so snuggle up with your loved one and believe again and again. just don't get scared when Willie or Carl get dragged down to hell.
Okay
posted on 07 Sep 2008Whoopi Goldburg's oscar winning performance gives this film what life it has. Otherwise, it's just a routine romance with a spot of comedy.It did not deserve a Best Picture nomination over Reversal of Fortune, The Grifters, The Rapture, Postcards from the Edge, Journey of Hope, etc. It didn't make my top ten of the year.See it once, for Goldburg's performance. You won't really want to see it again.
you will believe...
posted on 04 Sep 2008This was GOOD. It was a terrific combination of mystery, romance, fantasy,and drama. Whoopi Goldberg deserved the Oscar she got, and you will want to see this movie hundreds of times.There will not be a dry eye in the house during the final scene. Patrick Swayze is okay at best, but you won't mind. *** 1/2 out of ****!!!
Your spirit will believe! One of the best of the 90's.
posted on 17 Aug 2008When seeing "Ghost" 16 years ago with friends, and family I knew that this film would go down as a classic and it did it's one of the 90's best films. The movie in my opinion is so successful because of the many themes it's associated with it's not only a love story, but also this film has plenty of comedic moments while at the same time the main characters face a web of betrayal. The plot is well written with many turns as Patrick Swayze gives a strong performance as a New York City banker, who is gunned down and killed right in front of his sweetheart(Demi Moore)and all of this is over a dirty investment scandal. "Ghost" then gets very interesting when the Swayze character finds out that the after life does indeed occur! He can see people, but they can't see him! Never fear the only hope is to team with a psychic(Whoopi Goldberg who rightfully wins an Academy-Award for best supporting actress) to uncover the truth behind his murder and to rescue his love(Demi Moore). Overall this movie is a great romance that touches your heart, and makes you appreciate your loved ones especially after their gone. The laughs are also good with Whoopi and it's nice to see the now late Vincent Schiavelli have a small part as a subway ghost, who helps Patrick believe in his supernatural powers. Overall again one of the best movies of the 90's that taught us love, hope, and made us a believer that our past loved ones could be ghost. Also this picture helped make Demi Moore a superstar in the 90's, as she would earn 12 to 15 million a picture during this decade.
True love transcends time and space
posted on 02 Aug 2008What an ageless movie. It's been 18 long years since the movie's release but even when you watch it now, you know it's a classic. Shot at a time when Patrick Swayze was still riding high on the wave of fame brought about by "Dirty Dancing", this movie serves to prove his critics wrong. Though not considered a great actor in the mold of other "pretty boys" like George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio, Swayze more than holds his own in "Ghost".It's a movie, first and foremost, about love. Along with it, there are other issues such as betrayal, death, and trust. Sam Wheat was murdered by a thug after watching a theater performance with his longtime girlfriend Molly (Demi Moore), and finds out only in death that his best friend Carl (Tony Goldwyn) was the one who hired the thug to kill him.It's a powerful message the movie sends- how love can transcend all tangible and intangible barriers, as long as the heart is willing to believe in the one you love. Even as a ghost, Sam does everything he can to try and protect Molly from all dangers.The film has many touching scenes guaranteed to leave tears flowing freely: when Molly weeps in her grief at home while doing the pottery, and Sam wants so badly to comfort her but she can't see or hear him at all. And nothing will beat the scene when Oda Mae Brown (Whoopi Goldberg) was outside her door, trying to convince Molly to open the door, but Molly refused to believe her. Then Sam uses the power of his mind to move a coin up from the floor to the door and finally into the palm of her hand. The moment was magical.Great casting, acting, and directing- this film will leave you spellbound long after the credits roll.Almost perfect. 9/10.
Most Heart-Touching, Immortal tale of an immortal Love
posted on 06 Jul 2008Call me biased, call me blind, but this is the most beautiful, heart-touching movie you can see if you are the romantic kind of person. It's like the Bible, the father of all romantic movies. It MAY not be the best out there, but it is definitely a MUST see. It's like those classics that define pure love, a love beyond anything one can imagine, striving story of one soul's wanting to be near his loved one. There may be other movies even better, but this one will surely be remembered as long as there will be 'Love' in people's minds. I watched it like 19 times since it was released and till now, it touches me like it touched me the first time i watched it - true love never grows old - maybe that's why. Enough said, it's time you watch it - only then you will know what i am talking about :)
One of my favorite films -- still moving and touching...
posted on 24 Aug 2009It's hard for me to truly understand why a film such as "Ghost" appeals to my inner moviegoer so very much. Here's a film so full of clichés and tired ideas that somehow--miraculously--manage to stay fresh, presenting us with a great love story amidst an intriguing backdrop of murder and revenge. The only problem with the movie is Demi Moore's haircut, but that's an entirely different matter.The story is classic: Sam (Patrick Swayze) is a successful accountant earning the big bucks in the big city. He's got it all: A great job, a great apartment, a great girlfriend to share it with, and an overall great life. Curled up in bed with his girl, Molly (Demi Moore), he watches a news program stating that an airplane crashed and everyone aboard the aircraft died. "Just imagine," he says. "In an instant--just like that. Bam." He is, of course, referring to the instantaneity of death.The irony in the situation is that we all know the same thing is about to happen to him, and indeed it does, when Sam is shot dead in front of Molly by a mysterious stranger who runs off into the night. Sam dies immediately, and it takes us a few moments to realize this--since we continue to see him run after the killer. It's then that it dawns on us: it's his ghost.Unable to make contact with the living, Sam follows Molly for weeks preceding his death. (This is where that "SNL" skit came in--"Oh, Molly, don't do that, it's disgusting! There's a tissue right across the room!" I've got a bit more info on that later on.) However, Sam soon realizes that his old friend and fellow accountant (Tony Goldwyn) had hired a man to shoot Sam because he had seen evidence of money laundering in one of the accounts.Now, in order to warn Molly of possible danger, Sam enlists the help of a psychic hoax (Whoopi Goldberg) to pay a visit to Molly and tell her the truth about everything. "Go away!" she yells as Sam taunts her with obnoxious songs until she agrees to tag along and go visit his old girlfriend.It's useless to delve any deeper into the plot, since it's all pretty predictable. But in all honesty, it's a fun ride getting to the end. This is a film that uses a tried-and-true formula of good vs. evil to achieve its goals. It's as old as the days and as true as nothing. I'm reminded of that speech about principals by Donald Kaufman in "Adaptation": "This works, and it has through all recorded time." No doubt he had "Ghost" in mind when he said that. (I'm just joking.)I do like the way "Ghost" uses its ideas of a ghost coming back to haunt his killer in a way different than most films, though. This ghost's intentions aren't to scare away people in a haunted mansion, but rather to reach out and touch the woman he once loved, and then--finally--to keep her from harm by seeking revenge on the baddies who plotted against him.I like the way one of the villains gets trapped in a bathroom and glances at a steamy window. The word, "Boo" suddenly appears as if someone was writing it, and with a scream the criminal flees the room and runs out into the street outside.If this were a horror film, the window gag might creep us out a bit and give us a chill or two. But "Ghost" uses the old ghost clichés--haunting people, making writing appear on windows, etc.--and makes us re-think them. Maybe that bartender from "The Shining" wasn't just a creepy old ghost. Maybe he was just having a bit of fun with Jack.Or...maybe not.That's where the film succeeds, I think: in its ideas, even if they have been done before. I also enjoyed Patrick Swayze's performance. Swayze is often ridiculed as an actor, and this caused him to sink back into the depths of unemployment for a number of years--now appearing in co-star roles and low-budget films--but I think he's a good actor with a likable on-screen personality. And he doesn't take himself too seriously, which is always a good thing. (Anybody see that Hans and Franz skit on "Saturday Night Live" about ten years ago? Utterly hilarious. How about the "Ghost" parody?)Okay, so Whoopi Goldberg didn't deserve the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. Everyone knows it was just because the Academy was in a certain mood that year, where it felt that it had to give its appreciation to the black community of filmmakers, but it's a done deal and the movie is still a good love story, regardless of whether or not one of its actresses didn't deserve an award for her work. (On a sidenote, Goldberg's performance is quite fun--still, no worthy Oscar material, I soundly agree.)I must confess with a bit of shame that it is one of my all-time favorite guilty pleasures--the type of movie that puts me in a good mood every time I watch it, and a movie with an ending that makes my throat choke every time I see it. The ending really is perfect, and if the movie had resorted to a silly "I came back from the dead!" bit, my high opinion of the film would surely be somewhat less enthusastic than what it is today.You can't always say that many movies are really beautiful love stories, but here's one.