Ghostbusters (1984) Movie Info
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Movie Name | Ghostbusters (1984) |
| Director | Ivan Reitman |
| Screenplay Writer | Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis |
| Based on Novel by | — (Original screenplay) |
| Lead Actors | Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver |
| Cast | Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton |
| Genre | Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi |
| Release Date | June 8, 1984 (United States) |
| Duration | 1h 45m (105 minutes) |
| Budget | ~$30 million |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |
| Box Office (Worldwide) | ~$296.6 million |
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Summary
An eccentic journalist and his “attorney” set out for Las Vegas in search of the American dream in the early 1970s. Fueled by massive amounts of drugs, a series of absurd, hilarious and pathetic adventures ensue.
Review
Based on Hunter S. Thompson’s presumably semi-autobiographical novel by the same name, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas chronicles the unparalleled excess and over consumption of American culture through the oddball journeys of two wacky characters on their way to Vegas. In pursuit of the American dream, what journalist Raoul Duke (Depp) and Dr. Gonzo (Del Toro) experience is a series of hilarious, nonsensical adventures powered by their relentless drug abuse.
Like the classic novel, the film is completely pointless, which is exactly how it was meant to be. Las Vegas is the epicenter of debauchery, greed and broken dreams, while Raoul and Gonzo are the embodiment of a wayward generation gone wrong.
The film takes place over only a few days and nights, beginning with the oddball pair driving to Vegas from L.A. and concluding with Raoul on his way home. Some of the things that happen to the two men in this 72 hour span are absolutely hilarious, while others are pathetic and sad.
Others still are downright disturbing. Collectively, they make for an unforgettable experience. Depp and Del Toro immerse themselves in their respective characters and deliver terrific performances. The fact that Depp lived with Thompson for months to learn his eccentricities, or that Del Toro struggled to find work for years after his portrayal of the incomprehensible lunatic Dr. Gonzo, speaks volumes. You’re in for an entertaining ride with this one, so long as you don’t expect a plot or to understand half the lines during your first viewing.
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