Review of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Although an old movie, it’s just as witty as a modern classic. Focusing on Mrs Muir, a widow with a young daughter living in Victorian England. Starting a new life in a small English seaside town, both mother and daughter move into Gull Cottage. But an old sea dog named Captain Daniel Gregg who refuses to leave this mortal coil continues to haunt their new home and hopes to drive them out. After coming to an arrangement they learn to get along and when the widow’s finances become low the ghost offers to help in the only way he can. When a new love appears on the scene for Mrs Muir, her relationship with the Ghost ceases. The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is a tender love story with some awesome lines, which you’ll be forgiven for thinking it was written yesterday. This movie is only let down by the last few minutes, which attempts to cover far too wide a span of time and feels rushed compared to the rest of the movie. But thankfully the ending doesn’t disappoint the romantics amongst us.

6/10