Ethan Hawke? U bet. Ghosts? Absolutely. Untreated alcoholism and mental health issues that’s driving a large wedge between a dad and his ability to be there for his kids properly? No doubt.
This movie had all the makings of an instant cult classic. The one problem? It wasn’t that good.
This movie made me feel the same way I felt when I first read a Guiness Book of World Records…confused, enthralled, and strangely turned on.
I get it. I get why people think this movie is awesome. This is one of those movies that when you tell people you haven’t seen it they freak out. Like “yOu HaVeNt SeEn ThE gOdFaThEr!?!?!” And usually that really grinds my gears cause those don’t hold up. Especially since when I watch one, I have already built up a resentment towards the movie and the person who recommended it, because of how over the top their reaction was to learning I haven’t seen said film.
Regardless, this rocked.
Hoooooo baby what a movie. Not many people know how to make a ghost movie these days but these folks knocked it out the park. They almost lost me, but pulled me back in.
