Is it just me or does this particular film reviewer seem like an idiot? He contradicts himself within his own review. First he says "You know how many people are gonna get suckered into seeing Ghost Town just 'cause your name is on it?" Then he contradicts himself by saying "most people in America don't even know who you are." I'm sick of pretentious wanna be hipster-cum-journalists with hard ons who write nothing but schlock. Just because the piece of art one is reviewing lacks substance doesn't mean the review has to lack substance.

I was dreading this movie for fear of treachly, trite 'romantic comedy' stunts. The usual pablum. Yes, the 2nd 1/2 of this flick didn't disappoint in that regard but Ricky is well worth sitting through the schlock.
This guy is flat out hysterical. Honestly, I can't remember last time I heard that many people cracking up so freely or loudly in a theater.
I feel sorry for Gervais. I think he probably had to 'settle' for this movie. I believe he is better than this. But the dopes in Hollywood make it almost impossible to be in a decent film.
How I would love to see the Coen brothers give Ricky a turn on screen. Magic!

does gervais have much more than "clueless (arrogant) buffoon" parts in him, though? that's what he did in "night at the museum." it's what he did in the partial episode of "extras" i yawned through. apparently "clueless (arrogant) buffoon" is really exciting stuff for some folks. i suspect those folks are actually still really excited that they'd heard about "the office" before their grandparents.