Juliet Stevenson is quite affecting playing a single woman--with eligible men beating down her door--preoccupied with the ghost of her deceased boyfriend who has taken up residence in her flat. Relatively gimmick-free British comedy from writer-director Anthony Minghella was quickly labeled by critics as "the thinking man's 'Ghost'". While comparisons between the two titles is rather unimaginable today (and, ultimately, irrelevant), the film does have a familiar ring to it. Still, there are many pleasurable sequences, including spirit Alan Rickman having other-worldly visitors over for movie night, debating the merits of Woody Allen's output. Though the picture does overstay its welcome, it is ultimately an amusing, clever entertainment blessed with fine acting. Three BAFTA nominations with one win: for Best Original Screenplay for Minghella. **1/2 from ****
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