Live Life Team
This movie is pure escapism at its best. It is a love story between a ghost and a workaholic who moves into his new San Francisco apartment, only to find out that he has a ghost sharing his digs with him. The ghost swears that the apartment is hers and from that point on the two settle in under an uneasy truce. The woman, Elizabeth (played by Reese Witherspoon) is convinced she’s still alive and living in the apartment, while the new tenant, David Abbott (played by Mark Ruffalo) can’t understand why it is he who has to have this unwelcome visitor to deal with.
This movie is about their quest to keep the peace between each other, especially difficult since Elizabeth has developed the uncanny ability to appear and disappear at will. Together they embark on a search for the truth, and what they find in the end is love.
The movie has several hidden messages, some very valid in our society today, such as allowing there to be more to life than just one’s career. The acting is done so well that the plot actually seems believable, even if for only the duration of the film’s running time. The comedy is first rate and the movie doesn’t have to depend on fancy special effects to maintain the viewer’s interest. The character development is done well, and the chemistry between Elizabeth and David seems to light up the screen.
I enjoyed this movie purely for its light-hearted treatment of the subject matter, done in a way that the viewer can enjoy even after a rough day at the office. In other words, this movie does not require one to think or to untangle complicated plot lines, making it the perfect selection to unwind with at the end of your hectic day.
