Ghost Town (2008) 8/10

Starring : Ricky Gervais, Tea Leoni, Greg Kinnear, Billy Campbell
Director : David Koepp
Running Time : 103 mins

When dental surgeon Bertrum Pincus (Gervais), a horrible man at the best of times, dies for seven minutes during a routine medical procedure, he is faced with a major side effect - he can now see and hear the dead. As he tries to avoid the spooks, he is forced into the life of Gwen Herlihy (Leoni), whose dead husband Frank (Kinnear) wants Pincus to stop her marrying a corrupt lawyer.

This was an enjoyable comedy drama, with Gervais basically playing himself. As a result he isn't the most sympathetic character, but his slow and believable transformation from a miserable git to a slightly less miserable git works well. Kinnear is endearing as the spook who seeks his help, while Leoni puts in a subdued yet emotive performance as his widow.

You’ll like this if you liked : The Frighteners