Review of Ghost Town (2008) by Richardw. — 30 Sep 2008

Ricky Gervais is terrific (until he morphs into sweetness) as he, Tea Leoni and Greg Kinnear carry the day.

This review of Ghost Town (2008) was written by Richardw. on 30 Sep 2008.

Ghost Town has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stevenr (12) on 24 Mar 2009

Rates an 8.9, just short of excellent. This is Mr. Gervais movie and he is up to the task. Crisp, funny dialogue and interaction with Ms…

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Very unfunny and repetitive Ricky can not act at all just like his stand up very arrogant and unfunny…

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