“In space, n̶o̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶ [we] can hear you [Wilhelm] Scream.”
Overt social and political satire wrapped in a gloriously unhinged sci-fi setting.
🏆 Award for Best Supporting Actor goes to: Mark Ruffalo’s teeth.
Rachel carries Jamie out the SCHOOL ENTRANCE.
Rachel: “He’s inside!”
Vigilante barman: “Jesus, where?!”
Rachel: “In the school!”
🤦♂️ 🤦 🤦♀️
As a concert film, Rite Here Rite Now was essentially a note-for-note reflection of the incredible show I saw in Melbourne in 2023 (minus a couple of songs and additional choreography).
However, the cutaway narrative elements—whilst expanding upon Ghost’s campy lore—could use another writing pass and were sloppily edited. But if you love Ghost, as I do, you will forgive these inconsequential shortcomings and enjoy the band’s famous theatricality and musicianship anyway.
Be sure to stick around after the credits for an extra taint tickle. ⛧𐕣