Chasing Ghosts

Proud to have been part of this production. Disappointed that several cast members (including myself) were not automatically billed/credited, especially since much larger movies with much larger casts do so. Several people have obviously, bit by bit, figured out how to add themselves on this web site. I have not.

Chasing Ghosts is a touching movie about a boy, Lucas, trying to figure out what death is all about because he had to deal with an incredible loss at such a young age. He does not seek out help from his parents because they too are hurting in their own way and have lost the capability to connect with him in a way he understands. Instead, he looks for answers at other funerals, and from a man, Chris, who had a first hand encounter with death himself. There is also a love interest in the boy's life with the girl next door, Kimberly, who shares the same personality quirks. There was nothing at all about the movie I did not like. The stereotype of having an overweight redheaded kid as the bully was the only thing that could have been changed. The two children act a bit old for their age but life experience changes children in a profound way and the influence of what parents let their kids do makes each child different. The acting was amazing from everyone in the movie, and the layers of each person's individual story line were seamlessly brought together as a whole throughout the film. The element of loss is directly and indirectly addressed with cliché's but it was put forth in a way that seemed like it was the first time anyone had said it. Kimberly is insanely adorable and Lucas is mega talented. The parents were very believable and Chris's character was heart warming. The score was great. This is the first movie ever that I watched for the second time immediately.

This film has a very Made For TV Movie vibe. The script is stilted and the characters are grossly underdeveloped.

The main character, Lucas, is supposed to be unique and quirky but he just comes off like a little asshole. His parents are assholes too. The people that made this movie are assholes.

The character of Chris, played by Tim Meadows was contrived at best. I really don't know what they were trying to do with him but the character and script did a great disservice to a solid actor.

I suppose a redeeming factor for this film would be the little nerd girl. Her minor role brings a breath of fresh air to an otherwise stale cast.

Acceptable for Lifetime Television for Women. Epic Fail as a blockbuster.

coping with loosing someone dear is not easy as a child of 11 a specially when most of the grown ups don't take you serious; filming funerals and 'filming something' that raises questions in a crazy minded mixed up world

i love this movie and gave it as a kind of comedy drama with a feel good ending 10 out of 10 because maybe for some it's not a great movie far to slow - to easy going not happening much but I personally enjoyed this kind of movie making If one looses someone dear to you you understand very well why this film is made in this subtle childlike way cause it is not pretentious...

The movies uses a kind of humor; it shows how crazy we can get sometimes near camera's especially when we're on TV and uses child like simple metaphors it moves along like a gentle stream much too slow for some maybe even a little boring perhaps at times - but i loved it I found it honest and gave a good 'feel good' feeling in the end!

I did not know what this film would be like. I had nothing to go by. For starters, this is a beautiful film. I highly recommend it. It can have some triggers if you have experienced the loss of a loved one recently. But over time, when the time is right, it puts things in perspective and is worth watching. It is dramatic, and exemplifies how life experiences can affect everyone, including parents and caregivers who try to get through and understand life experiences, while trying to parent, not always realizing how their own behaviors and ability to cope with loss and life experiences, can impact their child or children. All the time, while the parents are coping, the child is growing, maturing, learning, and having to learn to cope as well. This film shows the difficulty of loss and trying to move on but have difficulty and are often stuck in time. The film is not predictable and will keep your attention as if you are within the plot. It is cute, but yet sad. Happiness and difficulty. Sparkling and mischievous, but then very dramatic parts. It wraps up the storyline with real-life experiences in a way that helps one cope with loss and move on with those of loss to be within us while we live. It exemplifies not trying to always understand but to understand the importance of living life in the moment. I highly recommend this film.

Storyline: 10/10 Acting: 10/10.