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A ghostwriter stumbles onto a secret that places his life in danger as he takes down the life story of a former U.K. prime minister in this Roman Polanski-helmed adaptation of...Read more
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Ewan McGregor stars as British screenwriter "The Ghost" who is hired to write the memories of the British Prime Minister (Pierce Brosnan) after the original ghost wr...Read more
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A ghostwriter stumbles onto a secret that places his life in danger as he takes down the life story of a former U.K. prime minister in this Roman Polanski-helmed adaptation of the Robert Harris novel. Convinced by his agent that he's been granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, talented British screenwriter "The Ghost" (Ewan McGregor) agrees to aid British prime minister Adam Lang (Pierce Brosnan) in completing his memoirs after the leader's former aide dies under mysterious circumstances. Almost immediately after The Ghost arrives at a remote mansion in the U.S. to begin working with the prime minister, Lang is accused of committing a war crime by a former British cabinet minister. Amidst a deluge of protestors and reporters, The Ghost delves into the unfinished manuscript and comes to the terrifying conclusion that his predecessor died because he discovered a link between Prime Minister Lang and the CIA. The more information The Ghost uncovers, the more convinced he becomes that his life could be in danger as well.

Product Details
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
  • Film Country: France
  • UPC: 025192067501

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Genre:Horror/Suspense
Format:DVD
Region:Region 1

Credits
Director:Roman Polanski
Leading Role:Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, Tom Wilkinson
eBay Product ID: EPID84213735
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3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[A] disciplined, proficient thriller....The audience that craves mature, sophisticated and grown-up entertainment will find much to admire here."
Box Office - Ray Greene (02/16/2010)

"Mr. Polanski is a master of menace....He creates a wholly believable world rich in strange contradictions and ominous implications."
New York Times - Manohla Dargis (02/19/2010)

"[A] sharp political conspiracy tale....It's an intelligent and deftly honed return to the genre, blending a contemporary plot and classic structure."
USA Today - Claudia Puig (02/19/2010)

"[I]n its entertaining mix of the topical and the personal, the film is a vital record of the times, both for its maker and the world from his window." -- Grade: B+
A.V. Club - Scott Tobias (02/18/2010)

"[I]t's Williams who provides the most pleasure in a gradually evolving role that at one point takes on a calculated sexiness."
Variety - Derek Elley (02/12/2010)

"GHOST is far more than a suspense film, and its cast is a cache of jewels -- the most glittering of which is Olivia Williams, who, in a virtuoso performance as Lang's wife Ruth, creates a character who defies all casual adjectives..."
Wall Street Journal - John Anderson (02/19/2010)

"[D]eliciously unsettling....A dark pearl of a movie whose great flair and precision make it Polanski's best work in quite a while..."
Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (02/19/2010)

"Thankfully the final word, as it were, is pure Polanski, an image of shocking darkness and startling beauty as uncanny and elliptic as it creator."
Movieline - Michelle Orange (02/19/2010)

4 stars out of 4 -- "This movie is the work of a man who knows how to direct a thriller. Smooth, calm, confident, it builds suspense instead of depending on shock and action."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (02/24/2010)

3 stars out of 4 -- "[D]irector Roman Polanski invites viewers to settle back and simply enjoy a ride whose sinuous curves he navigates with supreme assurance and skill..."
Washington Post (02/25/2010)

"Polanski and Harris do a jolly good job of letting the circles of untrustworthy characters ripple outward, like rings from a stone thrown into water..." -- Grade: B+
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (02/18/2010)

3.5 stars out of 5 -- "All credit to a finely tunes Brosnan for packing so much intensity and wayward wit into his scenes with McGregor."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (02/18/2010)

3 stars out of 5 -- "THE GHOST is a perfectly passable political suspenser with enough Romanesque flair to satiate admirers."
Total Film - Matt Mueller (03/23/2010)

3 stars out of 5 -- "Polanski has drawn out strong turns from McGregor and Brosnan and an excellent one from Olivia Williams."
Empire - Ian Nathan (05/01/2010)

"Ewan McGregor's blend of studied seriousness and puppyish innocence is perfectly suited to the title role....Immediately entertaining..."
Sight and Sound - Sight and Sound Critic (05/01/2010)

Included in Roger Ebert's "The Best Films of 2010" -- "The movie is the work of a man who knows how to direct a thriller."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (12/16/2010)

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Good Roman Polanski Suspense Movie

Created: 08/13/10
Review For: The Ghost Writer (DVD, 2010, Canadian)
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Ewan McGregor stars as British screenwriter "The Ghost" who is hired to write the memories of the British Prime Minister (Pierce Brosnan) after the original ghost writer dies in a freak accident. McGregor soon discovers there is more going on here than people are letting on and become trapped in the scandal that is following the Prime Minister. He soon discovers that the previous writer's accident may not have been an accident at all and that his own life may be at risk.

The movie is directed by Roman Polanski and it is typical of his work. The movie is a bit slow but it is very easy to follow, there are a few twists and turns that are not expected.

The movie also stars: Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, and Tom Wilkinson

Recommended for anyone who loves a good suspense movie.
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Good Roman Polanski Suspense Movie

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Ewan McGregor stars as British screenwriter "The Ghost" who is hired to write the memories of the British Prime Minister (Pierce Brosnan) after the original ghost writer dies in a freak accident. McGregor soon discovers there is more going on here than people are letting on and become trapped in the scandal that is following the Prime Minister. He also learns that the previous writer's accident may not have been an accident at all and that his own life may be at risk.

The movie is directed by Roman Polanski and it is typical of his work. The movie is a bit slow but it is very easy to follow, there are a few twists and turns that are not expected.

The movie also stars: Kim Cattrall, Olivia Williams, and Tom Wilkinson

Recommended for anyone who loves a good suspense movie.
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ghost writer - well crafted suspense story

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Unless you are under 18, this is one of the best movies made in 2010. There were few well made movies this year but if you like a well crafted movie this is for you. The other one I recommend is "Social Network." Ghost Writer has quality acting, sharp dialog and is well paced. The plot devices used to move the story forward were creative, such as the car tracking device used to track the main characters predecessor. Even the music is well done for the genre. I liked the movie well enough to see the movie twice.
I am British, and the main character has a British sense of humor which I appreciate.
Polansky has mastered the art of suspense movie. I hope he resolves his rape case so he can make films in the US again. This film is set in the US but was filmed in Europe. I guarantee that you will be entertained throughout the film
AS a quality piece of cinema, this would be a good addition to your library.
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The Ghost Writer

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The cast, headed by Pierce Brosnan, is excellent.

The writting is well scripted and while fiction could have been based on actual events.

Very fast paced and keeps you involved as the plot unfolds in this ACTION thriller. If you like intrigue, and fiction that copies fact - you will enjoy The Ghost Writer!
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Recommend this one.

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Good mystery/thriller. Only figured out part of the ending, half-way through, which is good since I watch a lot of this type of movie. Great acting. Interesting set design. Just enough action to keep the pace going. A winner in this genre.
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