Ghostbusters BR HD, a perfect combination!
Added 11/8/2009
First keep in mind how old this film is and the style of movie they were making at the time. There is "some" noticeable grain in the movie but it's meant to be there, without it the movie would just loose a lot of it's original feel or place in it's era of movies. That said, Ghostbusters on blu ray is just the best transfer this film has seen to date. No, this won't be one I'll use to show off my setup or as a demo but it still looks far better the any of the previous releases. My kids had not seen this movie yet so this gave us a perfect chance to sit down and watch it with them. Sounds great through surround sound, if you loved the film then.....no reason why you won't fall for it again.
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I Ain't 'Fraid a' No Ghosts!
Added 11/1/2009
One of the best ghost comedies of that decade, written by SNL funny man Dan Aykroyd and Harold Raymous, directed by Ivan Reitman.
Three parapsychology professors get kicked out of a university just when they have made a great discovery of capturing ectoplasmic goo and whatever goes with it. They decide to get a business going, called it Ghostbusters and prowl the streets of New York with a funky hearse with the license plate Ecto-1!
Bill Murray steals the show with his wit and dry humor. Sigourney Weaver flashes leg and blows her hair out -- "That's a different look."
An ancient Mesopotamian god takes over a skyscraper and with power wants to destroy New York and whatever else gets in her way. Her destroyer: The StayPuft Marshmallow Man! Murray quips, "Hey, he's just a sailor visiting New York!"
Sly commentary on government interference, bumbling cops and how the media can make anything popular just by putting their mark on it creating fake celebrity. Or, maybe it's just a fun movie.
Highly recommended.
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A timeless sci-fi comedy classic!
Added 10/31/2009
25 years after its original theater release, the original Ghostbusters is still a fun movie to watch, especially for those of us who are New Yorkers. Even though there is some grain, transfer quality is good for a 25-year-old film. Great trip down memory lane for those who enjoy the movie as kids back in 1984.
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Great Classic Movie
Added 10/24/2009
Just about everyone loves Ghostbusters. Having it Blu Ray just makes it all the better. It's a great movie, although it scared my daughter a little bit. I would recommend this to anyone who likes Ghostbusters, or if you haven't seen it yet.
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great movie, fine-looking transfer
Added 10/19/2009
I'm not a high-def expert, but the rendition of the movie seemed good to me, I didn't notice any issues, allowing me to focus on the movie. It was great to catch up with this movie just like an old friend. It's still very funny and a bit spooky. Bill Murray is just great but the whole cast works together very well, even the lady hired to answer the phone at Ghostbusters HQ.
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Ghostbusters BR HD, a perfect combination!
Added 11/8/2009
First keep in mind how old this film is and the style of movie they were making at the time. There is "some" noticeable grain in the movie but it's meant to be there, without it the movie would just loose a lot of it's original feel or place in it's era of movies. That said, Ghostbusters on blu ray is just the best transfer this film has seen to date. No, this won't be one I'll use to show off my setup or as a demo but it still looks far better the any of the previous releases. My kids had not seen this movie yet so this gave us a perfect chance to sit down and watch it with them. Sounds great through surround sound, if you loved the film then.....no reason why you won't fall for it again.
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I Ain't 'Fraid a' No Ghosts!
Added 11/1/2009
One of the best ghost comedies of that decade, written by SNL funny man Dan Aykroyd and Harold Raymous, directed by Ivan Reitman.
Three parapsychology professors get kicked out of a university just when they have made a great discovery of capturing ectoplasmic goo and whatever goes with it. They decide to get a business going, called it Ghostbusters and prowl the streets of New York with a funky hearse with the license plate Ecto-1!
Bill Murray steals the show with his wit and dry humor. Sigourney Weaver flashes leg and blows her hair out -- "That's a different look."
An ancient Mesopotamian god takes over a skyscraper and with power wants to destroy New York and whatever else gets in her way. Her destroyer: The StayPuft Marshmallow Man! Murray quips, "Hey, he's just a sailor visiting New York!"
Sly commentary on government interference, bumbling cops and how the media can make anything popular just by putting their mark on it creating fake celebrity. Or, maybe it's just a fun movie.
Highly recommended.
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A timeless sci-fi comedy classic!
Added 10/31/2009
25 years after its original theater release, the original Ghostbusters is still a fun movie to watch, especially for those of us who are New Yorkers. Even though there is some grain, transfer quality is good for a 25-year-old film. Great trip down memory lane for those who enjoy the movie as kids back in 1984.
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