Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!
A cynical and misanthropic ghostwriter, Bertram Pincus, who despises people and struggles to connect with them, suddenly develops the ability to see and interact with ghosts after a near-death experience. He is then pestered by seven ghosts who each have unfinished business on Earth and want his help to resolve it. Among them is Gwen, the charming widow of a recently deceased man Pincus was hired to write a biography for, whom Pincus finds himself unexpectedly drawn to.
Ghost Town received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor, heart, and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Ricky Gervais. While not a massive box office success, it is often cited as a charming and well-crafted romantic comedy with a supernatural twist.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's humor and touching storyline, with many appreciating Ricky Gervais's comedic timing and the chemistry between the main cast. Some viewers found the ending a bit too conventional, but overall sentiment is positive.
The film was co-written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the acclaimed creators of the original British "The Office."
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