Nonureva Really Surprised!

Kailansorac Clever, believable, and super fun to watch. It totally has replay value.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

capone666 The Ghost and Mrs. MuirThe difference between landlubber and seafaring ghosts is the latter's ectoplasm reeks of chum.Mind you, scent isn't enough to ward of the widow in this romance.Moving with her daughter (Natalie Wood) to a cottage on the English seaside, the independently wealth Mrs. Muir (Gene Tierney) soon finds her new home is haunted by the previous owner Daniel Gregg (Rex Harrison), an ornery sea captain.When Mrs. Muir's fortune vanishes, her transparent tenant proposes she pen his biography, and live off the royalties.During the process, the two grow fond of each another. But when a shifty author (George Sanders) enters the picture, Gregg concedes to his able-bodied competitor.Light on frights but formidable in premise, this unorthodox odd- couple ghost story is a charming romp with loads of ethereal chemistry between the principal leads. But be forewarned, if your ghost boyfriend is abusive no one will ever believe you.Green Lightvidiotreviews.blogspot.ca

jeffhaller125 A masterpiece? No kidding. This is such an unusual and beautiful film. Gene Tierney plays an early 20th century widow who is unknowingly more liberated than any woman of the 21st century. The film is stunning to look at. It is amazing to think that it was made in California, it looks as English as any English movie, so much so that one wonders why so many Hollywood movies set in England look so phony. What a screenplay. It is as if we are reading a book and every dissolve means a new chapter. Tierney was not a great actress but that face is fascinating and the role sits more comfortably with her than any of her others. Harrison is one of the sexiest creatures ever seen in a movie; their scenes together truly do smolder. I dare anyone not to cry during the last three minutes. It is so rewarding to see a Hollywood movie, with a great supporting cast that is all unrecognizable except for Natalie Wood. This is simply one of the very best and it will never date since it is a period piece. That score has to be among the greatest and most effective.

Python Hyena The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947): Dir: Joseph L. Mankiewicz / Cast: Gene Tierney, Rex Harrison, George Sanders, Natalie Wood, Edna Best: Sad romantic comedy about loneliness as widowed Mrs. Muir and her daughter move into a house at the seaside, against the wishes of her in-laws. The house is rumoured to be haunted by the ghost of a sailor but this only excites her. Her presence captivates the ghostly sea captain who forms a compromise. She will write his story and afford the house. Afterlife presented as depressing. Screenplay is sad but creative in structure and certainly inviting in introduction. Director Joseph L. Mankiewicz is aided by splendid locations particularly the ominous appeal of the house. Gene Tierney plays the vulnerable yet strong willed Mrs. Muir. Rex Harrison steals scenes as the foul sea captain whose stubborn actions are met with the opportunity to reveal his story. George Sanders plays a scheming author who attempts to romance Mrs. Muir. Natalie Wood is too brief as Mrs. Muir's daughter. She just seems to not be there and we barely notice. Edna Best plays the maid who pipes things up during key moments. Loneliness is a cancer but it doesn't have to consume as it does here. Unfortunately for a film advertized as a lighthearted comedy, this message does just the opposite and leaves viewers wondering what's the point. Score: 7 ½ / 10

AaronCapenBanner Joseph L. Mankiewicz directed this classic romantic ghost story that stars Gene Tierney as Lucy Muir, a recently widowed woman who moves in(along with her daughter, played by Natalie Wood) with her in-laws, but feels oppressed living under the same roof, so buys a seaside cottage overlooking the English coast that turns out to be haunted by the ghost of Captain Gregg(played by Rex Harrison) the original owner, who is quite disagreeable, yet he and Lucy come to an understanding, and he even agrees to let her "ghost write" his autobiography, which turns out to be a success. Lucy and the Captain then form a long and lasting love that lasts until she is quite old... Wonderful film, much like "The Uninvited" in how it creates a distinct atmosphere that takes you to another time and place. Superbly acted, directed, and written, with a moving ending that may have later inspired "Somewhere In Time" & "Titanic"! Not to be missed.