"Let's show this prehistoric bitch how we do things downtown!"
Christ, this movie couldn't have more quotable lines. Every piece of dialogue is funny, I swear to you. Ghostbusters, the 1984 comedy smash hit, is one of the funniest films ever. EVER. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, this movie is stocked with stars and they are all a perfect fit.
I can't imagine that any of you have not seen it, or have a reasonable escuse for not have watching this flick, so I'm not going to waste your time with a synopsis. The movie's main story line is based off of the adventures of scientists Peter Venkman, Raymond Stantz, and Egon Spengler, who later are joined by a random guy, Winston Zeddmore after they are fired from a school for wasting time. Because the private sector expects results, they decide to start their own business focused on the only thing they know, paranormal activity. So, the Ghostbusters are born and they begin sweeping the entire city with their swagger and, of course, abillity to rid people of the troublesome poultergiests. Although they become nationalized celebrities, our heroes aren't excluded from the EPA and Walter Peck. Yes, it's true, Walter Peck has no dick. Peck abruptly shuts down the Ghostbuster's containment unit causing a massive explosion and the release of all the captured ghosts. Dumb ass. That leads to the crew having to face off with a Somaritain God, Gozer. After transforming in itself into the Stay Puft Marshmellow Man, the crew defeates Gozer and sends that bitch back from whence she came. YEAH!
Still, what makes this movie so damn good is the comedy. As I mentioned, every line is one of the most hilarious movies I've ever seen. That's why this is a movie that made me, because it has contributed so much to my twisted and off beat sense of humor. I first saw this movie over 10 years ago and I'm STILL finding new things to laugh at while watching it, especially because the humor relates so well to everyday life...well, except for the whole ghosts thing. Think about it...25 years and it probably holds up better than most any other movie you could name; comedy movies, anyway. There are funnier movies that I could name, Dr. Strangelove, Airplane, Major League all may be funnier at certain times. But Ghostbusters can always be watched; whether it be a rainy or you just need a movie to pick you up anytime. And even the sequal, Ghostbusters 2, although inferior to the first, is still damn funny.
That's not even mentioning the most catchiest themesong EVER in cinema history.
Now, if you guys will excuse me, I got something strange that don't look good up in my neighborhood.
Nintendo Head's weapon of choice.
Oh...here, have this stuck in your head for the next 2 days. You're welcome.
No comments:
Post a Comment