Pure Genius

Rating: 9/10 (9 April 2002)

Hands down one of the funniest movies of the 1980's, and probably one of the top ten comedies of all time. Bill Murray is hysterical as Venkman, which would serve as the formula for his many roles to come. Dan Akyroyd gives his best performance before he melted away into obscurity, and Ernie Hudson and Harold Ramis are great yet under rated for their roles. Rick Moranis and a Giant Marshmallow man steal the show.
The movie is hilarious by going to the extremes and throwing out all realism, yet filling the jokes with witty and sharpe dialogue. It reminds me a lot of the middle years of hte Simpsons.
Yet what makes this movie so great is its impact. It single handedly created a sub-genre, sci-fi comedy. As well, it was a phenomenon of toys, games, cartoons, and that awful yet irresistable cereal. Everytime i see it is like a trip down memory lane to the more innocent carefree days of the 1980's.