Ghost Town

Last night I watched the movie Ghost Town starring Ricky Gervais, the star and creator of The Office (British Version). If you've seen his stand up, or his show, you know how funny this guy can be. And if you are a fan, you will not be disappointed with this movie.

Gervais plays a dentist who, to put it mildly, really doesn't like people. He goes way out of his way to avoid interaction with others. (Kind of odd considering his profession.) While undergoing a simple medical procedure, Bertram Pincus (Gervais) dies for 7 minutes. As he leaves the hospital, he starts seeing dead people. Of course, once all these people realize someone can actually see them, they start bugging him, demanding he help them out.

Greg Kinnear plays Frank Herlihy, a man who was killed several months earlier when he was hit by a bus. He enlists Pincus' help to keep his widow (Tea Leoni) from marrying a man he feels is after her money. What follows is some times embarrassing, often funny as heck. Gervais has an interesting comedic timing that serves him well in this movie. And when you watch this on DVD, make sure you take the time to watch the outtakes as well. They really are worth the time.

If you're looking for something funny, something to just sit back and enjoy...this is a great pick. If you're looking for some big profound statement on death and dying...well, you may find that here as well. This movie may not be quite a 10, but it comes darn close.