We Have a Ghost
Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): February 24, 2023
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Mixed or average reviews based on 32 Ratings
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JLuis_001Feb 24, 2023
Am I being told that David Harbour was hired to appear as a ghost with that ridiculous hairstyle and not even utter a single line of dialogue? Easiest paycheck of his life.

What's really disappointing about We Have a Ghost is that it neverAm I being told that David Harbour was hired to appear as a ghost with that ridiculous hairstyle and not even utter a single line of dialogue? Easiest paycheck of his life.

What's really disappointing about We Have a Ghost is that it never seems to know what it wants to be.
From how cheesy it comes off at times to how utterly stupid its humor feels - that montage of social media reactions was beyond ridiculous - to how irrelevant the part involving Tig Notaro and the CIA ends up being and how its climax feels more like something pulled out of the hat to create some conflict than anything else.

That's what knocks it down so much. That it wants to cover so much that it just piles things on top of each other without knowing what to do with them.

This is complete junk meant to get lost in the streaming abyss.… Expand
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royalguy07Mar 8, 2023
This is all over the map. Its kind of presented as a family comedy but the action scenes, deaths, and sudden darker scenes don't go with the vibe at all. Also Tig Notaro turned good why????

Very stupid from start to finish. I also don'tThis is all over the map. Its kind of presented as a family comedy but the action scenes, deaths, and sudden darker scenes don't go with the vibe at all. Also Tig Notaro turned good why????

Very stupid from start to finish. I also don't think David Harbour could of made it as a silent film star.… Expand
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MetacriticOnurFeb 25, 2023
bad
[ bad ]

adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.
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ReviewTheLiesFeb 28, 2023
Horribly racist!, if the word black was was exchanged for the word white in some of the god awful writing , this movie and all its staff would be deleted from the internet.
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Haroldkok2023Feb 26, 2023
This movie is trying to be funny by following the trend of being racist against white people ( oh wait you can't be racist against white people). Outside of that it's showing bad parenting, mom and dad both oblivious to they're youngest sonThis movie is trying to be funny by following the trend of being racist against white people ( oh wait you can't be racist against white people). Outside of that it's showing bad parenting, mom and dad both oblivious to they're youngest son who idolises a WHITE guitar player and is being mocked because of that, oldest son clearly the favourite call all white girls he swipes by on his phone ugly) disgusting and dad clearly promotes this behaviour. Mom is in her own word only thinking of mom. I'm the opening 15 minutes there some obviously agenda pushing and race baiting. Only redeeming qualities of this movie are the youngest son, who clearly is talented and has a goor singing voice, the (white) ghost of Ernest and the other side characters steering wheel his movie. What was even more cringe what's the part of YouTubers and TikTok users showing what is obviously wrong the world and why both should disappear.

In conclusion this movie is just bad, and that's ashame it had good ideas that where horribly executit to please the woke and current audience.… Expand
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acuz3rMar 17, 2023
This movie crosses the line. Its white shaming bullsh*t and if it was the other way around it would have been cancelled instantly. I can't believe people let this slide. Seems that all this cancel culture is a one-way thing. Into the trash it goes.
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linkdk59Mar 4, 2023
A good surprise! While I don't see this film becoming a cult classic, because it is nothing new, it's still a rather solid "friendly ghost" story. The beginning of the story takes a few shortcuts, but I enjoyed learning more about "Ernest"A good surprise! While I don't see this film becoming a cult classic, because it is nothing new, it's still a rather solid "friendly ghost" story. The beginning of the story takes a few shortcuts, but I enjoyed learning more about "Ernest" and how the characters interacted with him. Frankly, I had more fun with this film that I initially expected.… Expand
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saimariejohnsonFeb 25, 2023
This movie was fantastic!

It was funny, heartwarming, thought-provoking, and had a lovely cast that made for a thoroughly entertaining movie experience! Jennifer Coolidge in the role of a medium adds an extra funny scene that gives theThis movie was fantastic!

It was funny, heartwarming, thought-provoking, and had a lovely cast that made for a thoroughly entertaining movie experience!

Jennifer Coolidge in the role of a medium adds an extra funny scene that gives the ghost a bit of edginess that is previously unseen. There are a lot of unexpected moments that make it a combination of genres and themes that somehow work together perfectly to create a comedy title that pulls on several tropes that are known to terrify, but I think that's what makes it such an effective delivery. Not a spoof so much, but definitely had similar feelings as the 90s "Casper," with Devon Sawa and Christina Ricci.I loved this!
Five ⭐️ ❤… Expand
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TVJerryFeb 25, 2023
When a family moves into a grand old house, they soon discover their attic "harbors" the titular phantom (David Harbour). This is billed as a comedy, but there are few humorous moments. There also isn't any suspense as the plot delves theWhen a family moves into a grand old house, they soon discover their attic "harbors" the titular phantom (David Harbour). This is billed as a comedy, but there are few humorous moments. There also isn't any suspense as the plot delves the ghost's past. The writing is predictable and the performances are mild (even Jennifer Coolidge in a red wig isn't at her best). While it's paced effectively and there's sufficient energy to keep interest, nothing stands out. It feels like a mediocre Disney family adventure.… Expand
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DukeJonAug 24, 2023
Quite enjoyable take on a ghost movie. Not at all what I expected, and quite funny and poignant in equal measure. Strong performances throughout.
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Jonnymack74Feb 28, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is it a comedy? Feels like one but there's no laughs. Then you think, this feels too serious for a comedy, then you get the biggest laughs of the film, and then it goes all serious again.
Also, how do the kids end up being fugitives by simply running away from a mob? I think the best things in this movie are David harbour and the main kid - both cool and do a good job, let down by a script that doesn't know what it wants to be. As a result you have a very uneven movie. Also, why does Mackie remind me of an insect? 4/10… Expand
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WatchinMoviesMar 11, 2023
The movie is mostly fun. No deep psychological moments but nice to see Dad and son overcome their rough spots. Brother and Mom aren't of much use. Has it's usual modern bigoted structure. We rate it "Didn't turn it off but wouldn't watch it aThe movie is mostly fun. No deep psychological moments but nice to see Dad and son overcome their rough spots. Brother and Mom aren't of much use. Has it's usual modern bigoted structure. We rate it "Didn't turn it off but wouldn't watch it a second time."… Expand
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alanpotter17Mar 6, 2023
O título brasileiro desta produção da Neftlix é "Fantasma e Cia", com um roteiro cheio de furos, em que você precisa ter muita disposição (já que os adultos estão bem debiloides aqui), porém com muita diversão.
A família se muda para umO título brasileiro desta produção da Neftlix é "Fantasma e Cia", com um roteiro cheio de furos, em que você precisa ter muita disposição (já que os adultos estão bem debiloides aqui), porém com muita diversão.
A família se muda para um caseirão (eu já perdi as contas de quantos enredos começam assim) e descobrem um fantasma no sótão. A grande sacada aqui é que o filme brinca com a questão midiática das redes sociais, e a família acaba viralizando diversos vídeos com o fantasma, o que causa movimentação até dos programas de entretenimento às forças de segurança.
Os pais do Kevin são mais receptivos a ideia de faturar em cima do achado, assim como o irmão marombeiro e blogueiro. Já o garoto consegue ultrapassar outras camadas, ajudando o fantasma com as relações passadas para que ele pudesse enfim se libertar para o mundo do além (e com isso secar a fonte da família).
Há uma enxurrada de personagens estereotipados, como a figura da pesquisadora de fantasma (asquerosa e muito mal concebida). Ao menos o garoto que faz o Kevin, Jahi Di'Allo Winston, é um achado, consegue segurar o drama do filme e impor um ar de seriedade que equilibra com o humor pastelão e o circo em torno da figura fantasmagórica. O fantasma em si é meio gore, mas com o seu passado sendo revelado no filme, tudo faz sentido.
Ainda há a amiga do Kevin que faz muito bem o papel de amiga nerd para ajudá-lo, mas aí entra também uma ajudinha dos roteiristas, como na cena em que fogem ela, Kevin e o fantasma pelas ruas, difícil crer que conseguiram se safar mesmo com a multidão em volta, até mesmo na perseguição do Aladim era mais crível.
De todo o modo, é um filme para se ver sem muitas pretensões, tem algumas piadas, mas nada que estrague o prazer de assistir algo leve com a família, apesar de um pouco de violência pelo final. É um bom passatempo, mas completamente esquecível.… Expand
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aamerkastoffaAug 20, 2023
As others have pointed out the movie is extremely racist and bigoted. If you replaced every attack on Whites with Blacks and every slam of a non-democrat/non-leftist with a democrat/leftist this film wouldn't have ever been made. It was lessAs others have pointed out the movie is extremely racist and bigoted. If you replaced every attack on Whites with Blacks and every slam of a non-democrat/non-leftist with a democrat/leftist this film wouldn't have ever been made. It was less about telling a story and more about just insulting anyone not part of the democrat, lelftist, Hollywood hive mind. Sad but very true.… Expand
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