Roman Polanski’s The Ghost Writer

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Based on the Robert Harris novel, the film tells the story of a ghostwriter (Ewan McGregor) who is hired to complete the memoirs of a former British prime minister, and somehow uncovers secrets that put his own life in jeopardy. The film also stars Pierce Brosnan, Kim Cattrall, Timothy Hutton, James Belushi, and Tom Wilkinson.

[DMC86X]

Pretty solid cast. Ill chck it out. Keep up the good work my green friend.

[Elandyll]

Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan? Sign me in... I think

[Lord_Stewie]

Update:

Oct. 1st:

THE GHOST TO BE FINISHED WITH OR WITHOUT HIM

Because of the recent news of Polanski's daring arrest, this is the result:

Some rather surprising news has come on down today from a Deauville, France conference for cinema exhibitors. Jerome Seydoux, the chairmen of Pathe, announced that Roman Polanski’s political thriller The Ghost, which they will be distributing in France, will be finished and released to cinemas whether or not the director is extradited to the US or even incarcerated. Does Polanski know this decision has been made? Has the director been given any say in this matter? Are we seeing the first admission that his film will be taken away from him and completed without his input to serve the distributor’s wishes?


Two French sites raced to post the news first. Here’s a roughly translated quote from Premiere’s ‘exclusive’:

Jerome Seydoux, co-chairman of Pathe and Gaumont cinemas confirmed at the exhibitor’s conference in Deauville that The Ghost will reach French screens in March 2010 . If the director is still detained until that time it seems like other members of his team will take care of sound and music for his film.

And, the ‘first announcement’ from Tout Le Cine, again in rough translation:

Scheduled to be on screens in 2010, The Ghost will be released as planned, imprisoned director or not. This is the first site to make the announcement after receiving the information from the lips of the President of Pathe, Jerome Seydoux. Arriving in Deauville to attend the annual conference of exhibitors, the brother of Nicolas said that the timetable would not move, whatever the circumstances.

The assumption so far seemed to be that the film would most likely be frozen in light of Polanski’s situation. What we don’t know yet is if Polanski has given the go ahead for the sound on the film to be finished without his direct input or if, in effect, the film has been taken away from him.

Pathe are not only distributing the film in France but also own a chain of cinemas there where, of course, they’d be sure to block book it. Their interest in having this film see the light of day is hardly mysterious.

Enjoy.

[Lepidopterous]

It's an interesting thing to try to separate someone's personal life from their work, especially when it is undeniably good. I found it ridiculous that my girlfriend can't enjoy Tom Cruise's movies anymore since his Scientology views came to light, yet this is but a more extreme example of the exact same kind of thing.

Never got a chance to see The Ghost Writer, but I will sometime soon.

[zahinn]

Great film.

I didn't see Shutter, but this was definitely better than Sherlock.

[blu2]

Originally Posted by DjMethod

It's an interesting thing to try to separate someone's personal life from their work, especially when it is undeniably good. I found it ridiculous that my girlfriend can't enjoy Tom Cruise's movies anymore since his Scientology views came to light, yet this is but a more extreme example of the exact same kind of thing.

My significant other and I saw the trailer for this, and thought it looked promising, but as soon as she heard it was Polanski she refused to see it. I can understand and respect her perspective on this - I'm sure it's not an isolated opinion.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by shadblz

Okay I agree with you that this Polanski guy is a criminal and should be punished. Still Keep this topic off of this thread since its not about him committing a crime. Its about a movie.

And I ask you humbly to do so.

thanks.

Not a problem, Shadblz, you know I have respect for you. And I do apologize for being off-topic; it is just something that has significantly bothered me the past few days.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by Jamespic1118

Good thing I read this post....I was about to go off on this animal.

If you would care to discuss the topic, shoot me a pm. I would be greatly interested in why you would feel the need to go off of me and call me an "animal," when I was merely commenting about my frustration, albeit off topic. The fact of the matter is, I would not have commented if shadblz had not provided a link that is relevant to both the movie and his legal case. But, alas, I do not want to hijack this thread more than I have done so, for the respect of others, so if you care to discuss, I would be more than happy to do so.

[Lord_Stewie]

Originally Posted by Jamespic1118

Good thing I read this post....I was about to go off on this animal.

Originally Posted by jhiggy23

If you would care to discuss the topic, shoot me a pm. I would be greatly interested in why you would feel the need to go off of me and call me an "animal," when I was merely commenting about my frustration, albeit off topic. The fact of the matter is, I would not have commented if shadblz had not provided a link that is relevant to both the movie and his legal case. But, alas, I do not want to hijack this thread more than I have done so, for the respect of others, so if you care to discuss, I would be more than happy to do so.

Hope you guys work this conf. out in a fashionably manner.

As to back to the topic,

What do guys think. Another possibly great story being told?

What do you expect?

[Sussudio]

Anyone else see this yet? I just went to a screening last night and thought it was phenomenal....great story, acting...set design was awesome and music by Alexandre Desplat was incredible as always (if not slightly overpowering). Polanski has not lost his touch (in my opinion).

[Q?]

Originally Posted by Sussudio

Anyone else see this yet? I just went to a screening last night and thought it was phenomenal....great story, acting...set design was awesome and music by Alexandre Desplat was incredible as always (if not slightly overpowering). Polanski has not lost his touch (in my opinion).

I'm surprised you loved this so much, I read bad reviews of this movie, so I'll check it out when I get the opportunity.

[Foggy]

I don't know why they changed the name of this in the UK to The Ghost, (stupid to me, the ghost writer at least sounds like it relevant to the film) but I also saw the trailer to it the other night, not happy, gave away way too much, and I mean way too much!

[Sussudio]

Originally Posted by Foggy

I don't know why they changed the name of this in the UK to The Ghost, (stupid to me, the ghost writer at least sounds like it relevant to the film) but I also saw the trailer to it the other night, not happy, gave away way too much, and I mean way too much!

I never saw the trailer and stayed away from most of the reviews...just read a few brief summaries and I haven't loved all of Polanski's films but I still consider him a great filmmaker so thought I'd give this one a shot...was glad I did.