Saras everywhere agree...this is a funny one!

Rating: 10/10 (9 August 1999)

The first time I saw Ghostbusters was a comic revelation. With wit, sophistication, and absolute knowledge of the culture, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis delivered laughs on every imaginable level, beautifully framed by expert performances by Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, and Rick Moranis.
While there is no time like the first time, it's good to come back to this film from time to time. Murray and Weaver are true artists, continually pushing the boundaries of their talents, and these are characters you don't want to miss if you are a fan of either. Also, I miss Dan Aykroyd being this funny. If all you've ever seen of his work is Blues Brothers 2000 or Soul Man on TV, you need to watch Ghostbusters to understand why people of my generation (baby boom) still love and respect him.
The art direction and production design in this movie are also notable. The sets, costumes, and special effects are wild and strangely honest at the same time, subtle or obvious exactly where they should be. No matter how crazy things get, credibility is always suspended, just like in a good magic show.