A movie of Biblical proportions.

Rating: 8/10 (18 May 2003)

A team of four paranormal investigators try to save New York from evil. There are three reasons why this is a good movie; Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Dan Aykroyd. Each one brings a funny character into the mix. The only ghost buster that does not quite pull his weight or add much is Ernie Hudson. I realize the he is the non-believer that is supposed to ground the group, but he's not a strong enough character to play off the other three. He does have a few good lines, though.
The most emphasis, as usual, rests on Bill Murray. He was the mouthy slacker in some of the best casted comedies of the eighties (Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters, and to lesser effect Scrooged) He is fun to watch being supported by Harold "I collect spores, molds, and fungus." Ramis as the deadpan nerd (as in Stripes) and the naive Aykroyd. Sigourney Weaver was a nice surprise as is the work of Ramis and Aykroyd on the script which is a big reason why Murray, Ramis and Aykroyd ascend.
Venkman: "Hey, we are going about this all wrong. This Mr. Stay Puffed is a sailor. We get this guy laid we won't have any problem."