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| (L to R): Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Harold Ramis |
When Ghostbusters was released in 1984
starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis & Sigourney
Weaver, it had been made on a relatively small $30 million budget. By the time
it had left cinemas, it had picked up $238 million and lots of critical and
commercial praise. But what made the public fall in love with the Ghostbusters
in the first place?
Well, aside from the obvious comedic talent
of all involved (Bill Murray is simple hilarious!), the Ghostbusters are
heroes. They were dopey but you could always count on them to save the day and
protect the innocent from evil spirits. The same can be said for any security
force; their simple presence warms us and reminds us that everything will be
okay. In a pretty obvious metaphor, the ghosts in Ghostbusters are broad
representations of our everyday struggles, as well as the things that scare us
in life. We are they, fighting these problems together.
This might sound like I’m getting a little
heavy, but this really is the key to it, behind that smart, funny cinema blend
(directed by cinematic legend Ivan Reitman) is a human heart, one that fears,
panics but ultimately finds the strength to pull through and save the day. 1989
found the gang back together once more for what seems like their final adventure,
once again saving New York from the perils of spectral activity.
Ultimately, the sequel Ghostbusters II
picked up 20 million fewer dollars than its predecessor upon leaving the
cinema, and a good deal less critical acclaim, but that doesn’t change the fact
that the Ghostbusters are just the kind of heroes we want and need in a world
which scares us; human and brave, yes, but equally brave and selfless.
This article was contributed by Custodian Guards , a leading
provider of Security Services in its sector.
1 comment:
What wasnt there to love about Ghostbusters. It is one that will always be at the top of my list.
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