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Ricky Gervais is very funny. His success on television is undeniable with both The Office and Extras being staples of comedy at its strongest. Although extremely successful on the small screen, Gervais has never had a leading role in a motion picture, yet this surprising fact will change Sept. 19 as Ghost Town descends upon multiplexes across the country. Don’t be fooled by the spooky name because Ghost Town is actually a lighthearted comedy about a man who dies, is brought back to life after a few minutes in the beyond and can suddenly see dead people ... in a funny way, not a Sixth Sense way.
Directed by David Koepp (who wrote the screenplays for Panic Room, Jurassic Park and Death Becomes Her and directed Secret Window and Stir of Echoes), Ghost Town aims to capture audiences looking for some light, fluffy laughs at the dawn of the fall movie season. In addition to Gervais, the film stars Greg Kinnear, Tea Leoni, Kristen Wiig and Cameron from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (aka Alan Ruck).
Will Ghost Town be a success? It’s a tough call because ghost movies can do big business (Ghost) or prove to be DOA (Over Her Dead Body). The good news is that Ricky Gervais has many loyal fans, and David Koepp has shown himself to be a competent director and screenwriter. The film seems to be receiving good buzz, and it’s the type of experience that families could enjoy together, which is always a big plus. Also opening on the 19th are My Best Friend’s Girl (WHY, KATE HUDSON, WHY!?!!?!?) and Lakeview Terrace, neither of which is aimed at the same crowd as Ghost Town. Only time will tell if Ghost Town will dominate the box office, but hopefully the film is a stepping stone for Ricky Gervais on the way to superstardom.
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