One of those movies that ages poorly

Rating: 5/10 (19 April 2008)

Well, 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...