We have ghost

The film ‘We Have a Ghost’ features a familiar premise of a family discovering a ghost in their new home, but the execution falls short due to weak writing and an overly chaotic narrative. The film tries to infuse novelty by throwing in every possible scenario, but the subplots lack impact and add to the unending runtime. The lack of conviction in the reasons for the ghost's situation and the sentimental overdrive make it hard to care about the characters or their actions. The CGI used to show the ghostly avatar is the only bright spot in an otherwise lackluster film. The actors fail to deliver due to the script's shortcomings. Overall, ‘We Have a Ghost’ is somewhat entertaining but largely soulless.

The premise of "We Have a Ghost" is a family discovering a ghost in their new home, but the film falls short due to weak writing and an overly chaotic narrative. While attempting to infuse novelty, the film throws in every possible scenario, but the subplots lack impact and add to the unending runtime. The lack of conviction in the reasons for the ghost's situation and the sentimental overdrive make it hard to care about the characters or their actions. The CGI used to show the ghostly avatar is the only bright spot in an otherwise lackluster film. The actors fail to deliver due to the script's shortcomings. Overall, "We Have a Ghost" is somewhat entertaining but largely soulless.

David Harbour's portrayal of the ghost, Ernest, feels tired and worn out, failing to capture the audience's attention. The brief for the actors to make the audience laugh and cry throughout the two-hour-plus film results in their inability to deliver quality performances. The director, Christopher Landon, attempts to give us a chaotic narrative filled with cliches like Jennifer Coolidge's character, Judy Romano, a popular ghost TV show host, and Dr. Leslie, a shady former government agent, who wants to capture Ernest for reasons that are just as shadowy. However, the plot gets so silly and daft after a point that it's hard to care about who is doing what and why.

Overall, "We Have a Ghost" starts on a promising note but is progressively haunted by the lack of a strong script and conviction. It eventually renders this ghostly affair a somewhat entertaining but largely soulless experience. If you're a fan of CGI and want to see some novelty in the execution, then it's worth a watch; otherwise, you may want to skip this film.

The film also fails to provide any real insight into the character of Ernest, leaving the audience without any understanding of why he is stuck in the house. Instead, the film becomes a mishmash of random events, ranging from calls for ghost rights to bizarre memes and challenges. The inclusion of these elements doesn't add much to the film, and the weak writing makes the film feel like it's trying too hard to be trendy and edgy.

In conclusion, while "We Have a Ghost" has its moments, the film's overall execution is lackluster. The weak script, lack of character development, and overly chaotic narrative all contribute to an underwhelming experience. Despite the impressive CGI used to bring Ernest to life, the film's overall lack of conviction and direction make it difficult to recommend. If you're a fan of the horror genre, there are better options available.