Ghost (1990) - Thoughts?
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#3 ·
Betty Myers7 said:Whoopi Goldberg is a total icon 🤣🤣🤣
I'm right there with you!!!
Honestly, I just love this movie—it’s such a beautiful story, and it honestly hits me right in the feels every single time I watch it. 🙂
#4 ·
oh man
Channing Tatum announced he finally grabbed the rights to the 1990 classic 'Ghost.' It looks like they're actually doing a remake now, and he's going to play the part originally played by Patrick Swayze:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...te-1235302332/
Channing Tatum announced he finally grabbed the rights to the 1990 classic 'Ghost.' It looks like they're actually doing a remake now, and he's going to play the part originally played by Patrick Swayze:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...te-1235302332/
#6 ·
Pretty decent flick, honestly; considering when it was filmed, the special effects actually hold up quite well. The plot is solid too, keeps you hooked without being too much, and it’s just a really good theme overall.
#7 ·
I find myself quite envious of the movie in this title—mostly because of the era it was born into. There’s just something about the way films were crafted back then; a certain soulfulness in the process.
Whether you saw it in a theater or watched it on a LaserDisc, there’s an undeniable allure to that first viewing—specifically the way the film peels back the layers of Patrick Swayze’s character, exposing the friend he truly believed himself to be.
But really, it’s through him that we see the true tragedy of the story unfold—that deep, creeping sense of betrayal. Of course, given the era, it was almost inevitable that they would craft one of those iconic, sweeping scenes that stays burned into your brain for decades and gets imitated endlessly—you know, that classic shot of the couple embracing in the rain.
After his time with The Beach Boys, Swayze was clearly desperate for a breakout hit; he was practically throwing himself at the industry, signaling with everything he had that he needed this role. I recall hearing about an audition in Hollywood where they said Mark Zuckerberg—well, the director—was actually moved to tears by how intensely Patrick Swayze prepared. Apparently, before that moment, nobody had even considered him for the part—not just because they didn't see him as a fit, but because, frankly, most people hadn't even viewed him as a serious actor until then.
The film serves as a textbook example of its genre—it’s essentially the Casablanca of romantic dramas. It had a relatively modest budget, yet it ended up being a total jackpot for the studio, raking in awards and achieving massive global success that translated perfectly into home video sales later on.
My only gripe, though, is that Vincent Schiavelliu doesn't get nearly enough credit. In my estimation, he delivered the finest performance in the entire movie.
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Whether you saw it in a theater or watched it on a LaserDisc, there’s an undeniable allure to that first viewing—specifically the way the film peels back the layers of Patrick Swayze’s character, exposing the friend he truly believed himself to be.
But really, it’s through him that we see the true tragedy of the story unfold—that deep, creeping sense of betrayal. Of course, given the era, it was almost inevitable that they would craft one of those iconic, sweeping scenes that stays burned into your brain for decades and gets imitated endlessly—you know, that classic shot of the couple embracing in the rain.
After his time with The Beach Boys, Swayze was clearly desperate for a breakout hit; he was practically throwing himself at the industry, signaling with everything he had that he needed this role. I recall hearing about an audition in Hollywood where they said Mark Zuckerberg—well, the director—was actually moved to tears by how intensely Patrick Swayze prepared. Apparently, before that moment, nobody had even considered him for the part—not just because they didn't see him as a fit, but because, frankly, most people hadn't even viewed him as a serious actor until then.
The film serves as a textbook example of its genre—it’s essentially the Casablanca of romantic dramas. It had a relatively modest budget, yet it ended up being a total jackpot for the studio, raking in awards and achieving massive global success that translated perfectly into home video sales later on.
My only gripe, though, is that Vincent Schiavelliu doesn't get nearly enough credit. In my estimation, he delivered the finest performance in the entire movie.
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#8 ·
Top-tier movie 🙏
Whoopi Goldberg was definitely my favorite, especially her character 🤣
Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore 😍
Whoopi Goldberg was definitely my favorite, especially her character 🤣
Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore 😍
#9 ·
I’m right there with you—the movie is an absolute masterpiece. It honestly doesn't deserve a remake, mostly because it has that untouchable cult status, especially with the way 🤣
absolutely nailed the lead role.
absolutely nailed the lead role.
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