It was bound to be reviewed as a comparrison to the 'Ghostbuster' series of films but, it shouldn't because there is no simalarity whatsoever.

Its not a great comedy, as none of the adult characters are in the least bit humourous. Probably due to no proper jokes included in the script! The main character (who is bright lime green and would look like a Genie if a moustache had been drawn on him) Hugo, who is a homeless ghost, is instantly lovable and totally carries the whole film. It would be a problem, I think, for children to decide between Casper and Hugo as to whom is the better fun!

Milo Parker (an English child actor; all the others are German but the film has an English language audio) is also very likeable and he is also amusing. When he and Hugo occupy a scene it is a very real looking experience. Their lines work off each other superbly and they come across as a natural comedy duo - like a Laurel & Hardy - but are let down by a story, that may seem better when reading, but is not good enough for a film. I'm glad that it was though or I would not have had the chance to see Milo & Hugo together and that, is the only reason I would tell anyone to watch this film...oh and that the younger kids will enjoy it!

Must admit, I quite enjoyed Ghosthunters: On Icy Trails. Probably more than I was expecting to but there you go.

This is basically the story of a boy who meets a ghost and ends up part of some secret arm/offshoot of the government that basically plays at being Ghostbusters, with the underlying aim to banish the ghost from this world. Or dimension or whatever. The problem is the boy has befriended the ghost and pulls out all the stops to stop his new friend being banished.

Milo Parker plays Tom, the boy who meets and befriends the ghost. He's a brilliant young actor (and I'm not just saying that because he's British like me) and is one to look out for in the future. Here Parker provides a solid performance along his co-stars and the computer generated ghost.

This film, looking at other external links and reviews, doesn't seem to be liked. Seriously, it isn't that bad in my view - if I'm in the minority for this film then so be it. To reuse a phrase from another reviewer on another film I also reviewed: Leave your expectations at the door when watching, don't think too hard about what you're watching (this is often a key requirement if you're watching family/kids movies outside of their target audience) and you'll be fine.

Tom (Milo Parker) a misunderstood child teams up with a fired ghost hunter Ms. Cuminseed (Anke Engelke) and a friendly green slime ghost (Bastian Pastewka voice) to go after a large ancient icy ghost and save the world...sort of like "Ghost Busters" but not as good.

While the acting was bad, I am sure the kids will enjoy the banter between bother and sister, the ghost, and a child trying to be accepted in an adult world. Tom is mature for his age.

On the negative side, and correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't that an F-bomb used near the end of the film borrowed from Bruce Willis film that starts out "Yippee ki-yay..."