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Starring: Bruce Glover | Ezra Buzzington | Teri Garr | Steve Buscemi | Thora Birch | David Cross | Scarlett Johansson | Brad Renfro | Illeana Douglas | Bob Balaban
Director: Terry Zwigoff
Run time: 110 mins
Certificate: 15
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Genres: Comedy | Drama
Released: 25/08/2006
Also Available on: Also Available on: DVD

Brief synopsis of Ghost World

Based on the popular and highly-acclaimed underground comic book by Daniel Clowes, 'Ghost World' is a raw-edged comedy about two teenage girls, Enid (Thora Birch) and Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson), who are out of sync with the world around them. Their uncensored commentary spares no one as they try to find a place for themselves in a modern America of endless strip malls and fast-food chains. After graduating from high school, they face an unpleasant immediate future: crappy jobs and slim prospects for romance. While Rebecca gets a job at the local coffee franchise and starts saving for the apartment they always planned on, Enid becomes involved with an alienated malcontent named Seymour (Steve Buscemi). As they edge toward the unfathomable mystery of adulthood in a world in decline, Enid and Rebecca struggle to maintain their identity and the bonds that kept them sane.

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Rating of 3 stars out of 5 Radio Times

Having achieved critical acclaim for his documentary Crumb about American underground artist Robert Crumb, director Terry Zwigoff continues his comic book connection with this celluloid interpretation of cartoonist Daniel Clowes's cult classic Ghost World. A scathing yet affectionate send-up of modern American culture, it traces the attempts of teenage misfit Enid (Thora Birch) and her more level-headed friend Rebecca (Scarlett Johansson) to survive life after high school. Imparting quirkiness and intelligence to the generally dumbed-down genre of the teen movie, Zwigoff delivers a poignant but darkly comic overview of human behaviour as he homes in on a cast of oddballs and eccentrics pigeonholed by society's prejudices. Though hampered by occasional self-conscious kookiness, the sharp dialogue and endearing performances from the likes of Steve Buscemi prevent Ghost World from slipping into the category of disposable entertainment. However, for all its bite, Zwigoff's comedy won't appeal to many beyond the young and trendy.

Rating of 3 stars out of 4 Halliwell's Film Guide

Witty, perceptive comedy of the confusions of adolescence, experiments in love, and the discovery of a wider world beyond the restrictions of suburbia.

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Rated - 5 stars

dodger#1 from GOOLE , 24/10/2003

A welcome, refreshing tale of two best friends coping with life after high school. Thora Birch is mesmerising as Enid, the main protagonist who pours scorn on fast food, contemporary music and those who don't make her grade. If you're tired of movies where good looking guys fall for perfect girls, usually followed by predictable third acts that pan out exactly the way you thought, then Ghost World gives you a fresh spin on that formula. Steve Buscemi is as great as ever as the geeky record collector while Bob Balaban is delightful as Enid's ineffectual dad. Good direction by Crumb's Terry Zwigoff makes this well worth renting.

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Rated - 5 starsImpeccable

Alfod Alfod from Walsall , 21/05/2004

This is the kind of movie that makes you thank The Lord for the Lumiere brothers; from its opening scenes through to the final frame Ghost World exudes excellence.

That it made just over 4 million dollars at the box office is nothing short of criminal; you can keep your soulless Star Wars prequels, dire MI2 and brain-dead Pearl Harbour, I wouldn't swap this movie experience for all the meaningless popcorn movies in the world.

That Scarlett Johansson was a mere 16 when she made this movie is in the same same league as Jodie Foster's 14 year-old turn in Taxi Driver. Thora Birch is, however the main character as Enid, who together with Johanssen's Rebecca are the non-conforming school misfits.

The film starts with their graduation and unfolds with an examination of their tentative steps into the world of work where laconic quips and 'out there' garb is likely to get you fired on your first day. Enid finds herself increasingly drawn to Seymour (Steve Buscemi), a middle-aged music enthusiast, and her whole world order comes shattering to the ground when events beyond her control turn her life upside-down.

A rare treasurable gem with a script to die for.

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Rated - 4 starsQuirky and original

Paul Latham from London , 20/02/2004

Excellent little movie with the ever-wonderful Scarlet Johanssen in an early role.

Just when you think the film is going to move back into Hollywood-style wish fulfilment it always veers away.

Worth renting.

  13 out of 15 people found this review helpful
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Rated - 5 starsAmazing!

pastorius from YORKSHIRE , 17/12/2004

This movie had me in a trance first time I watched it (I have now watched it more than once!). You can view the movie itself from many different angles.

The first time I watched it I didn't really notice the amazing influence of music on all the characters in the movie.

If you are after a very deep movie that will have you thinking for a while, then Ghost World is the one you should click RENT on now!

A great movie that you need to watch!

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