Ghostbusters (1984)

Released in 1984 Ghostbusters is a supernatural comedy directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis who also star in the film alongside Bill Murray.

Three unemployed parapsychologists start a ghost removal service.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie?

LILLY: It was awesome because it was very funny and a bit scary and I liked the story.

DADDY: I love it too and it still makes me laugh even though I have seen it many times.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked Ray in this one because he is very funny.

DADDY: I liked Venkman more in this because he is also very funny and seems to be making it up as he goes. That is called improvisation.

DADDY: What is your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit when the marshmallow man came.

DADDY: I liked that too but my favourite moment is when they see their first real ghost and then run away.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: Yes because it is very funny and only a little bit scary.

DADDY: Would you like to see a third movie?

LILLY: Yes but I think you are getting my hopes up.

DADDY: I'm giving this five stars.

LILLY: I'm giving it five stars too.

Gremlins (1984)

Released in 1984 Gremlins is a horror comedy about a young man who receives a strange creature as a pet which spawns others who transform into horrific destructive monsters.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie?

LILLY: It was very, very, very scary but fun.

DADDY: I thought so too, it is scary but funny too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked Gizmo because he is cute.

DADDY: I liked him too. Would you like a mogwai for a pet?

LILLY: No because they are too much responsibility.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit where Mrs Deagle flew out of the window. She was like the wicked witch in The Wizard Of Oz.

DADDY: Yeah I liked that too and the bit when the nasty one jumps in the swimming pool.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends?

LILLY: No because it is a bit too scary for them, but I didn't have nightmares.

DADDY: You still made me check your room for gremlins though.

LILLY: Yes but it's funny because you act like there are some in there.

DADDY: I'm giving this five stars.

LILLY: I'm giving it four and a half.

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Released in 1989 Ghostbusters II is a supernatural comedy film and the sequel to the Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie?

LILLY: It is sort of funny but not as good as the first one. It has too much about babies and pink goo in it.

DADDY: I liked the original more too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I like Egon because he is a scientist and smart.

DADDY: I like Ray the most because he always draws the shortest straw and he makes me laugh.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: I liked the bit where the statue walked.

DADDY: I thought that was the highlight of the film too, but I also liked the bit when they were all in the restaurant covered in goo and only wearing their undies.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends.

LILLY: Yes because it was more funny than scary.

DADDY: They should probably watch Ghostbusters first.

LILLY: Yeah.

DADDY: So who are you going to call?

LILLY: Ghostbusters!

DADDY: I’m giving this three stars.

LILLY: I’m giving it three and a half stars.

The Princess Bride (1987)

Released in 1987 The Princess Bride is a romantic comedy adventure based upon the novel by William Goldman and directed by Rob Reiner. Though not an overwhelming success upon its release it has developed into a cult film which that can be enjoyed by all ages.

DADDY: What did you think of the movie?

LILLY: I liked it a lot because it had killing, swords and girls. It was fun.

DADDY: I liked it a lot too.

DADDY: Who was your favourite character?

LILLY: I liked Dread Pirate Roberts because he loved the princess.

DADDY: I liked him too but my favourite was Inigo Montoya because he had the coolest line in the film.

DADDY: What was your favourite moment?

LILLY: The bit where Inigo Montoya says “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die”  and the bad man runs away.

DADDY: Yeah I liked that too.

LILLY: It was so funny.

DADDY: Would you recommend this to your friends.

LILLY: No because it might be too scary for them.

DADDY: I’m giving this five stars.

LILLY: I’m giving it five stars too.

Welcome

Welcome everyone to Lilly and Daddy's movie review blog where we will be passing judgement on the films we watch together.

This month we are watching some classic movies from the eighties.