Ghost - A Love Story and More

Rating: 9/10 (15 May 2014)

I just bought the special collector's edition DVD and watched "Ghost" again. It never gets old. It's exciting and emotionally stirring - a great love story, an absorbing mystery, and a touching spiritual experience, too. The excellent cast intensifies all these aspects: Good-hearted Sam (Patrick Swayze) doesn't want to move on until he can DO something - to protect the woman he loves and to right the wrong done him. Lovely Molly (Demi Moore) is outwardly tough, yet somehow fragile as she faces the loss of her soul-mate. The pain in her eyes is so real, the tears so believable. Hilarious Oda Mae (Whoopi Goldberg) lightens the action with a bright touch of humor. Even the creepy evil-doers are truly frightening. The beautiful love theme "Unchained Melody" by the Righteous Brothers flows through the entire storyline.
Sadly, Patrick Swayze died after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer. Watching this movie, I feel his loss keenly. "Ghost" stands as a bright memorial to this talented dancer and much beloved actor.