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    Written March 31, 2010

    Going to go out on a limb here....

    by lovestalentmoviefan

    and say,it was good,but not as great as people and critics are saying. Convincing and talented acting,suspenseful enough tale and nice score (although somewhat misleading in areas). What keeps it from being a must go for me: Not enough back story to all the tension,or at least,scenes between the characters whose relationships were so filled with animosity,namely PM and wife, wife and personal assistant. The stereo typical old man Ewan 'happened' to run into on his clue seeking bike ride was somewhat contrived. Wife's perf:great, BUT-ok,we got that she was angry and unsatisfied,but she overplayed it. No variety in her character. I guess I just wanted more of how things got to the point they were,than simply the main reveal which got to sink in for maybe 5 minutes,before the unfulfilling and too abrupt conclusion. So,for me it is a go movie,but for the average moviegoer, it is very good,but waiting for dvd is advised money wise. Clean.

    • 9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written February 21, 2010

    Ghost Writer

    by Miskin121

    Liked it. Acting and directing great. Recommend it for adult audiences. Cinematography and music were excellent.

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 16, 2010

    Ghost Writer

    by kmaclay

    Moody, suspenseful film acted and filmed to perfection!

    • 5 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 17, 2010

    Must see for Alfred Hitchcock afficinados

    by jvogel9769

    Extremely suspensefull in the style of the Hitchcock classics. You will never believe the ending. Great performances by the star studded cast.

    • 4 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written February 22, 2010

    THE GHOST WRITER

    by kbg cineaste

    A terrific, engaging, intelligent and unpredictable thriller from Roman Polanski with all of the requisite tension and dread that his artistry can summon from even the most banal or mundane activities. This film features rich terrific, sometimes cheeky performances and is genuinely worth the ride! Is it as great as Chinatown, Repulsion or Rosemary's Baby? Well no, but then I can't think of much that is! Clearly and masterfully directed and shot, what is most impressive is the nuanced and contradictory nature of the performance details which accumulate beautifully. Fascinating that this opens in NYC the same weekend as SHUTTER ISLAND. I found both, while flawed, very compelling indeed!

    • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 5, 2010

    Ghost Writer

    by selmaadele

    Brilliantly acted, photographed and directed. So tautly told, your attention will be riveted for the entire 2 hours and 8 minutes. Powerful commentary on recent history, too.

    • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 23, 2010

    what?

    by leshandfriends

    It was a great movie up until the end.What a weak way to finish a film.It is almost as if they ran out of money and suddenly had to end the film.

    • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written March 25, 2010

    Don't waste your money and a good night out on this flick!

    by CleveMovies

    I can't believe all of the positive ratings for this movie. My wife and I saw it and thought it was terrible. I was so bored during the movie that I watched the movie guy checking out the Exit Door at the theater; it was way more interesting than the movie. Do NOT go see this movie. If you rent the DVD, you'll have plenty of time to go grab a beer, take out the dog, do some grocery shopping and take out the trash. When you come back in, you can pick it up right where you left off.....enjoy and don't say I didn't tell you so.......

    • 3 out of 4 found this review helpful.
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    Written February 28, 2010

    BORING SLOW IRRITATING NO START UP

    by Say It Isnt So

    PIERCE BROSNAN HAS OFFICIALLY ARRIVED AT TRUE GEISERHOOD WHICH WAS A BIG TURN OFF. BOYISH LOOKS WITH A GEISER DRAWL YUK. GET A FACE LIFT BROS! THE MOVIE NEVER GOT MOVING. MY POPCORN WAS MORE INTERESTING, THE POPCORN WAS MISSING SALT AND BUTTER. THE MOVIE WAS MISSING SPARK AND REALISM. IF I HADN'T FELL ASLEEP I WOULD HAVE WALKED OUT.

    • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written June 7, 2010

    nice but slow

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    I like twists and turns but when they don't make a lot of senseyou can get lost & loose interest in the movie. Up until former president stepped off the plane I thought HE was dead & that did not make sense. Overall, it was OK

    • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written March 8, 2010
    • Five Word Movie Review

      Great thriller is ABOUT something!

    by pendever
    • 3 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written March 30, 2010

    Ghost Writer

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    It kept my interest but walked away with lots of questions. worth watching but maybe once it comes out on DVD.

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    Written February 21, 2010
    by Shellekie-bookie

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    Written March 27, 2010

    Great Movie

    by twilight_lova

    I thought this film was amazing. It is the first movie I have seen in a long time that actually made me think and wonder what could possibly happen next. Today so many of our movies are completely predictable, yet we go and see them even though we know how it will end. The Ghost Writer is not one of these films and it leaves the audience thinking which is what a film should do.

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  • Must Go!
    Written March 10, 2010
    by robcmayes

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foxf4ce Watched The Ghost-Writer with dad. I always feel stupid when I watch these films cause I never understand every detail and it pisses me off.

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ncplewis Watched Polanski's The Ghost Writer again last night. Lots of fun (Brosnan as 'Blair' is brilliant) but lacks the anger & punch of the novel

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Owens_angel @mcgregor_ewan just watched the ghost writer for the first time. Can't believe it ended that way!! Good flick!!

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