Director Chris Landon has put together a goofy but meaningful ghost story in We Have a Ghost.
It starts when a family moves into a “haunted” house and they find out the ghost, Ernest, is rather friendly. One of the members of the family, Kevin Presley, and Ernest especially connect and go through conflicts that happen in households through different generations.

The overall concept of a ghost being silly and kind, rather than being something to be scared of, is an interesting and fun approach. The whole movie is an easy and wholesome watch, especially because of how the main character Kevin, played by Jahi Di’Allo Winston, prioritizes Ernest the ghost, played by David Harbour, and tries to understand his struggles.

This ghost story is surprisingly realistic. The family ideals are especially important, as there are good moments and plentiful miscommunications. Kevin and Ernest both work through important family issues, reflecting on their relationships and the parallels between them.
Also, a segment where the film shows social media’s reaction to Ernest is especially true to life. The TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube posts shown are all common occurrences that would actually happen in the real world.

Even if Ernest is a friendly ghost, though, it doesn’t make sense how Kevin’s brother and his dad, played by Anthony Mackie, accept the fact they have a ghost that lives in their house. Important moments like this seem to be forgotten about.

Though a wholesome watch, there are still cliched moments in the film. The quirky and edgy neighbor befriends Kevin, and they start to have romantic tension. Kevin’s older brother is annoying and relates to his conventional father.

Overall, this silly and cliched take on a ghost story actually has a meaningful message on household issues.