ood memory and the choice is made. The famous Ray Stantz quote: “I tried to think of the one thing that would never ever hurt us…the Stay-Puffed Marshmallow Man.” Needless to say, the final showdown between the Ghostbusters, and a 500-foot tall marshmallow man sent by Gozer to destroy New York is extremely entertaining, with an exciting conclusion. The real joy of Ghostbusters is the comic interaction between the three (and later four) Ghostbusters. The well-written script by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis gives each character a distinct, sharp, and intelligent personality. Of course, a great script without great actors is useless. This is not a worry in Ghostbusters where the acting by the entire cast is excellent. Bill Murray as Dr. Venkman is probably the most likeable of the four Ghostbusters with his constant off the wall antics, and comic relief. Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis give equally impressive performances, but the nature of their characters leaves them as supporting cast for Murray. Sigourney Weaver does well in her role as Dana Barrett, but it is her neighbor in the movie: Louis Tully (played by Rick Moranis) that really highlights most of the scenes with her in it. Moranis plays a nerdy tax accountant wonderfully, and provides for many laughs throughout the film. Also noteworthy in the film Ghostbusters are the incredible special effects by Richard Edlund. Even today, more than sixteen years since the first release of Ghostbusters, the special effects are still impressive.With an excellent story, a top notch cast of actors, and some quality special effects, Ghostbusters is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a hilarious and enjoyable way to spend around an hour and a half of their day. Also, since it is rated PG, this is a movie that both kids and adults alike can enjoy. It is no wonder in my mind why Ghostbusters is an American film classic; it has a little something for everyone. Gho...
