The Perfect 80's Comedy

Rating: 10/10 (31 October 2015)

I was six years old when this movie hit theaters, and as such it definitely has a place in my heart. That may or may not affect my objectivity in this review, but tonight I watched "Ghostbusters" for the first time since I was a kid, and I found it to be the perfect 80's comedy.
Is the movie a bit cheesy along the way? Sure. But it's also iconic, and more importantly it's just plain fun. There's so much to pick up on with this movie when you watch it as an adult vs. as a kid. I laughed and laughed at the sight of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man. Sure, that scene is funny at any age, but you really have to be an adult to appreciate the absurdity of the towering monster roaming through the streets of New York with a huge smile on his face.
I also found the acting in this movie to be great. Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd steal the show, along with Ernie Hudson and Harold Ramis. And I kept on thinking to myself, "Who is that woman?", who plays the lead actress. I was stunned when the credits rolled to realize it was Sigourney Weaver. She's quite the looker in this movie--a big improvement from the Alien movies when she didn't have hair.
All in all I have to give this movie 10 stars. That's a rarity for me, as I seldom give a perfect score to any film. But "Ghostbusters" is just too fun and too well made not to warrant this distinction. This well done, well made film is a pleasure to watch, no matter your age!