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RudeLannisterAug 23, 2016

What the hell?, old grandmother - ghost hunter? Are you joking? My cat and he is the best hunter of ghosts than the old lady! Ugly movie, only in vain spent money to see this movie!

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BweatyAug 22, 2016

Painful. Guess this is why they had to abuse fans of the old ones/make it a sexist issue instead of trying to run on it's own merits! Think I'll go watch the old one again now.

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DevinEYounanianAug 20, 2016

One of the worst movies i have ever seen! So disrespectful to the name Ghostbusters! The problem is not the cast, its the horrible writing and directing. No actor/actress could have saved this movie.

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imoviesreviewAug 19, 2016

While the story and characters are kinda bland. The movie makes up for it with funny jokes and good action scenes. I would suggest you go see this movie.

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EdizAug 19, 2016

La película cumple con su cometido, es graciosa y divertida. Deja muy atrás a lo que los trailers nos mostraba, superándose a si misma. Aunque me haya sorprendido que la película roce a las 2 horas de duración, no se percibe que sea tanLa película cumple con su cometido, es graciosa y divertida. Deja muy atrás a lo que los trailers nos mostraba, superándose a si misma. Aunque me haya sorprendido que la película roce a las 2 horas de duración, no se percibe que sea tan larga. La película se siente fresca, es muy recomendable para ver con la familia o con los amigos.

PD: Lo siento si mi reseña es demasiado positiva, pero es que no he visto las películas originales y me sorprendió bastante para lo que esperaba de ella.

The film fulfills its mission, is funny. It leaves behind all that the trailers showed, outdoing itself. Though i was surprised that the film almost last 2 hours, i not perceive the duration. The movie feels fresh, is recomendable watch with family or friends.

PD: Sorry if my review it's too positive, but i hadn't watched the original movies and i was expecting a bad movie.… Expand

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horaticAug 16, 2016

The new Ghostbusters, while not an Oscar-worthy movie, is actually a pretty average, funny comedy and doesn't deserve all the harsh criticism (there are way worse productions that receive higher score, god knows why). Unfortunately, manyThe new Ghostbusters, while not an Oscar-worthy movie, is actually a pretty average, funny comedy and doesn't deserve all the harsh criticism (there are way worse productions that receive higher score, god knows why). Unfortunately, many people hated the idea of a remake from the beginning and the movie was further sabotaged by the awful trailer. I grew up watching the original movies and when it comes to plot and humor the remake is more or less on the same level as the originals. The characters are not flat, the cast did great job, the plot (although predictable) isn't overly boring, despite the fact I was preparing for the worst. Unfortunately, the low score is mostly caused by the viewers' negativity. If this movie wasn't a remake but an original made in the 90s, people would've loved it. It's a solid 7 from me and I'd gladly watch it again.… Expand

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anonymouseyAug 15, 2016

Honestly, they funniest parts of the movie were in the previews, and the previews were pretty terrible, so there is something to be said for that. I was so hopeful that the previews would be wrong and it would be better than I thought, butHonestly, they funniest parts of the movie were in the previews, and the previews were pretty terrible, so there is something to be said for that. I was so hopeful that the previews would be wrong and it would be better than I thought, but sadly, that was not the case. I am so disappointed.… Expand

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beaner02Aug 15, 2016

What a completely unwatchable piece of trash. Why can't Hollywood come up with something original? Most of these remakes are total junk, and this one was no exception.

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NoahfenceAug 14, 2016

This movie was absolutely amazing. Special effects, acting, characters, you name it. Judging by the director's statements, it entirely accomplished its goal of being a movie where the audience can have fun and see themselves represented onThis movie was absolutely amazing. Special effects, acting, characters, you name it. Judging by the director's statements, it entirely accomplished its goal of being a movie where the audience can have fun and see themselves represented on screen, and then went far further as a very enjoyable, hilarious movie. Everyone I've spoken to shares a similar opinion - that this movie won't be easily forgotten.… Expand

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maxhuangAug 14, 2016

so good
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superbatAug 13, 2016

Metacritic removed my review, so until they leave it alone I going to keep posting it back. Now, where was I? Oh yeah, Ghostbusters is the worst the movie I have ever seen. It has horrible acting, it's joke are absolutely not funny, and itMetacritic removed my review, so until they leave it alone I going to keep posting it back. Now, where was I? Oh yeah, Ghostbusters is the worst the movie I have ever seen. It has horrible acting, it's joke are absolutely not funny, and it wastes talented actors like Chris Hemsworth. If you haven't seen it, DONT see it. It is waste of time and money.… Expand

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listenlearnAug 13, 2016

Saw it opening night! I know I'm in the minority here, but I liked it better than the old one! It was entertaining to watch and I loved all the actresses! I was already a fan of Melissa McCarthy, but I really liked Kate McKinnon and LeslieSaw it opening night! I know I'm in the minority here, but I liked it better than the old one! It was entertaining to watch and I loved all the actresses! I was already a fan of Melissa McCarthy, but I really liked Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones performances too. OMG, McKinnon's smiles and winks! (female reviewer here, but my husband who's a huge fan of the old ghostbusters really enjoyed the new one too!)
Ignore the troll hordes, they are just angry (and often sexist)!… Expand

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SherlocksAug 12, 2016

Can't see its as bad as some would have you believe, the story was some what original in that it was the ghosts doing all the bad things. The new ghostbusters worked well together, most people seem to have issue with the fact it wasn't aCan't see its as bad as some would have you believe, the story was some what original in that it was the ghosts doing all the bad things. The new ghostbusters worked well together, most people seem to have issue with the fact it wasn't a continuation of the original and getting mad over how they would have done it. Well its new universe for and its like the first trailer 30 years have past since that came out things have indeed changed. It was nice to see the camos from other actors.

The ending for me was the weakest part and very rushed with the final scenes being all too much CGI . I will be getting this on blueray… Expand

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dogiiAug 11, 2016

This movie was actually pretty good, while its not the golden standard the previous movies created its still an acceptable piece. In my opinion most flak this movie got was for the fact that its a female cast rather than a male. But to beThis movie was actually pretty good, while its not the golden standard the previous movies created its still an acceptable piece. In my opinion most flak this movie got was for the fact that its a female cast rather than a male. But to be fair the movie was a bit cheesy with terrible one liners here and there.… Expand

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fredinatorAug 11, 2016

Bad acting, bad jokes, bad special effects .. .you name it this movie has it including one of the worst cases of deus ex machina cinema has ever seen because writers don't know how to finish this movie.
If they haven't relied on slapstickBad acting, bad jokes, bad special effects .. .you name it this movie has it including one of the worst cases of deus ex machina cinema has ever seen because writers don't know how to finish this movie.
If they haven't relied on slapstick comedy and eddie murphy haunted house stile special effects and actual ghost that make sense to have that much power it might have worked but instead they were lazy and marketed feminism and misogeny on this movie to save it from being a total failure. Thank god for humanity that it didn't work because it's not the all female cast that ruins it but the awful directing and movie script.… Expand

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SimpsonFansAug 11, 2016

I love this movie. The women in it are great together and all bring their own style of comedy that blends well with their cast members. I laughed throughout this film! Who doesn't love a movie that has amazingly smart women who turn-up as theI love this movie. The women in it are great together and all bring their own style of comedy that blends well with their cast members. I laughed throughout this film! Who doesn't love a movie that has amazingly smart women who turn-up as the heroines!

Beyond the great comedic acting, the film makers sprinkled a lot from the previous movie in which was fantastic. There are cameos, there is the famed marshmallow man, basically same events happening. In a brilliant way, they still made the movie have it's own story-line while at the same time bringing back all the old stuff we love about the 1984 classic.

Very well done. I would pay theater money to see it again! Hopefully this cast continues making films together.… Expand

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NavinorAug 11, 2016

This movie is trying to adapt the feminist propaganda once more into our favourite genres. The trailer was bad, the movie is bad and even the feminist propaganda is bad.

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Eyeball_PaulAug 11, 2016

Another shameless reboot of a beloved Hollywood franchise. Give us original stories/characters/plots! Surely there's much more than reboots for a quick buck!

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gholaAug 10, 2016

What a sorry excuse for a movie. Terrible marketing campaing, alienating its core audience ...
Fart jokes: let´s not do it again ...
Ghostbuster 1984 forever !

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RainbowDenixAug 10, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Как планировался этот фильм,как фильм о сильных женщинах(феминистках) что же в итоге:фильм показывает нам стереотипных практически никак не раскрытых женских персонажей одно клише на другом,причём везде этот фильм не в одном месте не оригинален,типичный убогий летний блокбастер,хотя нет любой летний блокбастер будет лучше чем это!Плохие спецэффекты,очень средняя актерская игра,просто пиздец какие тупые не смешные шутки,просто самый клишированный,скучный и убогий сюжет что я видел за всю жизнь.Вот посмотрите : типо у нас есть неудачник которого никто не любит,и он короче решил призвать привидений и сам стать им чтобы уничтожить город,гениально блять,фильм никому не рекомендую к просмотру,хотя если вы любите говняные некрасивые убого сделанные фильмы то он для вас! 0/10… Expand

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paulcbAug 9, 2016

It is a movie more concerned on deconstruction or annoying men more than empowering women. Includes corny slapstick comedy, shouting, more shouting and pandering to progressives. One of the worst movies this year, did poorly in the boxIt is a movie more concerned on deconstruction or annoying men more than empowering women. Includes corny slapstick comedy, shouting, more shouting and pandering to progressives. One of the worst movies this year, did poorly in the box office. A lesson to any company who dares sh*t on their loyal fans to pander to a new demographic.… Expand

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jennacurlsAug 9, 2016

Missed opportunity to make a good movie. It is a sexist movie and they just hate on men threw out and tryed to push a political agender. BAD IDEA. I cant watch ghostbusters in the same way again

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locustgateAug 8, 2016

....Torrent or stream if you want to see it. It's as bad as every other **** remake of 80s movies but this time you get called sexist if you say you hate it.

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ke3bzAug 8, 2016

This film started off so strong I was almost taken aback by how intensely they were creating a new story and a world of ghosts for this telling of Ghostbusters to be set apart...then I was ripped full-force forward into the very oddly pacedThis film started off so strong I was almost taken aback by how intensely they were creating a new story and a world of ghosts for this telling of Ghostbusters to be set apart...then I was ripped full-force forward into the very oddly paced editing and awful one-liners that left me almost forcing out laughs to justify my money spent watching the movie. The villain was dull, the comedy was subpar, the action was clunky and the cameos were desperate. To include every piece of already established memorabilia and inside-joke, they forced situations and didn't care to explain - making me constantly look at my wife with a "HUH!?" face and to my surprise she was wearing the same look each and every time (she is a die hard Ghostbusters fan). We left bummed and with a bad taste after starting with such hope and excitement. It was hard not to love Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy, but they found a way.… Expand

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Requiescat666Aug 8, 2016

it´s insulting to the original movie and to the loyal fan base. It was a total waste of time and money. Starting by the bad casting ( remaking a cult movie from 3 funny guys hunting ghosts and changing it to 3 girls that hadn´t any idea whatit´s insulting to the original movie and to the loyal fan base. It was a total waste of time and money. Starting by the bad casting ( remaking a cult movie from 3 funny guys hunting ghosts and changing it to 3 girls that hadn´t any idea what they were doing and cashing on the "name" of the franchise is LAME) The comedy was cheap, the effects were cartooned and the plot was total nonsensical. This excuse of a movie, named as "ghostbusters 2016" is the excuse Sony found for their traditional penny hunt. It´s more like some satire comedy as blazzing saddles or scary movie… Expand

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undone1Aug 7, 2016

This huge movie tried to push a point of view using an abomination of a script. You could give these lines to talent and they'd still flop. This movie lost a ton of money, good.

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MrSouffleAug 6, 2016

I was excited to see this movie, but the trailers had me wary; in the trailers, the jokes didn't land, the pacing was odd, it all just fell flat. No matter – the film itself is great. Uses the talents of its leads very well, has anI was excited to see this movie, but the trailers had me wary; in the trailers, the jokes didn't land, the pacing was odd, it all just fell flat. No matter – the film itself is great. Uses the talents of its leads very well, has an entertaining enough plot, and has some great visuals. I find myself more and more bored with fight sequences these days, but the final confrontation was as entertaining as anything else, which was great. This movie was genuinely funny and at times genuinely creepy too. After having some concerns, I was really happy to see they pulled it off.… Expand

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yekimevolAug 6, 2016

I did not enjoy the movie and to me it can be summed up by its first joke ... A fart joke ! The effects were nice and the cameos were ok but the humour did not click with me at all and the story did not draw me in either.

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ArcadianMonsterAug 6, 2016

This movie is ok. I don't hold the originals in as high regard as others. They were entertaining, this was entertaining. Originals will always have the nostalgia factor and Bill Murray. The 2016 version will be ultimately forgotten, but itsThis movie is ok. I don't hold the originals in as high regard as others. They were entertaining, this was entertaining. Originals will always have the nostalgia factor and Bill Murray. The 2016 version will be ultimately forgotten, but its not a bad movie.

It is a poor use of the franchise licence, as it had incredible potential to be a real blockbuster, but I cant mark this film down because of that.

Its... ok. Its basically a long SNL bit.… Expand

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That-Comic-GuyAug 6, 2016

Ghostbusters 2016, the film that was forever doomed from the start, with the release of the first awful trailer, fans of the beloved 1984 film, and casual movie fans proudly voiced their hatred on the internet, making this one trailer theGhostbusters 2016, the film that was forever doomed from the start, with the release of the first awful trailer, fans of the beloved 1984 film, and casual movie fans proudly voiced their hatred on the internet, making this one trailer the most disliked trailer in Youtube history, and the more and more trailers released for the film showed how this little reboot was shaping up to be the ultimate crime against fandom. Now that the film has been released, the army of fans ready to burn down their local multiplex, stood up and gave the film a resounding "MEH", yep that's probably the best word to describe this film, it is the literal definition of average, it does do some new stuff which is the strongest part of the film, when they try to do something original, but than it puts all of it's weight on the crutch of the original two, and needs to use constant and pointless references and call backs to the original, which couldn't get one single laugh out of anyone… Expand

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tboy123Aug 6, 2016

This movie is absolutely the worst thing I have seen in many years...
Every one of the main characters is your typical cookie cutter personality- the sassy one, the nerdy one, etc...
Do yourself a favor and don't see this movie. There isThis movie is absolutely the worst thing I have seen in many years...
Every one of the main characters is your typical cookie cutter personality- the sassy one, the nerdy one, etc...
Do yourself a favor and don't see this movie.
There is no good humor, the only positive is the chemistry that the actors had with each other, but it's not good.… Expand

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ChuggintonzAug 6, 2016

This is genuinely a bad film. Its not funny (except for the cat joke). It has nothing to appeal to fans of the original. It has no 'nerd' appeal at all. Lets just try and consign this to history.

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eeykAug 5, 2016

As ghostbuster fan this is a really hard slap in the face.
The all woman cast isn't funny at all i don't know what they where thinking but it fail'd!

I didn't even finish watching it, i walked away.

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lhmtgameAug 4, 2016

The movie just focus on VFX, the same as Transformer 3~4, TNMT, The Avengers... I did not see any comedy materials.
It is not because of the actors but the director. This remake movie just "try" to make us laugh uselessly.

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DesariusAug 4, 2016

I went to the cinema. I began to watch this movie .
After 10 minutes I was hoping someone suddenly stopped the projection starting to yell : "We were joking! " by turning on the lights.
Unfortunately, it did not happen. This film isI went to the cinema. I began to watch this movie .
After 10 minutes I was hoping someone suddenly stopped the projection starting to yell : "We were joking! " by turning on the lights.
Unfortunately, it did not happen.

This film is bad and Hollywood must feel bad...… Expand

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sandbornAug 3, 2016

This movie is fantastic! First off, the cast did a great job with their roles. I can't say that one person stood out. Next I want to give props to the director. The movie looks great including the effects. The colors are really vibrant! TheThis movie is fantastic! First off, the cast did a great job with their roles. I can't say that one person stood out. Next I want to give props to the director. The movie looks great including the effects. The colors are really vibrant! The movie isn't full of funny jokes, but it is wildly entertaining, and I really enjoyed it. Totally recommended for the whole family!… Expand

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Rox22Aug 3, 2016

If anything I feel this movie has been overly judged by a majority of people online. My initial impression of the trailer left me with little desire to watch it on the big screen. I had intended to wait till it was on sale on bluray. However,If anything I feel this movie has been overly judged by a majority of people online. My initial impression of the trailer left me with little desire to watch it on the big screen. I had intended to wait till it was on sale on bluray. However, the tremendous negative backlash was so overwhelming that curiosity compelled me to go see it.

My thoughts: *meh*

The movie is nowhere near the disaster that many claimed it was. However, it is also deeply flawed not even coming close to the original.

What I thought worked was the new ghostbuster team. The four ladies work well together with believable characters and some good dialogue (only some.) The action sequences were well presented and the effect were pretty good, most of the time. Chris Hemsworth's character really was quite funny and something all its own.

And yet, he is perhaps too stupid. Cartoon level stupid. While the cameos of the original cast was momentarily nice, they were very forced and ultimately redundant. In fact I believe the movie would have been better without them. The main characters, while good together, do not seem like scientists. They come across more like school teachers. McKinnon seemed interesting, yet perhaps is a bit too over the top for the movie (reminded me of Lori Petty in Tank Girl.) Movie lacks a real plot and backstory. What little there is, is mostly irrelevant to the movie.

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Ghostbusters 2016 biggest flaws are all the unnecessary throwbacks to the previous movies. What it does right is when it does something its own. It feels like the developers might of started out with a great idea, but lacked confidence to let it hold on its own, so the slapped in as many Ghostbusters 1 & 2 references as they could and forced as many unnecessary cameos as possible. The irony is it is all the old stuff that ultimately draw this movie down. So what we're left with is really just a below average Ghostbusters movie, but with some good slightingly redeeming moments here and there.… Expand

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kstud1Aug 3, 2016

There is only one way the critics score can be so different from the users score and that reason is money.
This movie really sucked, there was nothing funny about it and some of the comedy in it was down right embarrassing, I'm not one ofThere is only one way the critics score can be so different from the users score and that reason is money.
This movie really sucked, there was nothing funny about it and some of the comedy in it was down right embarrassing, I'm not one of the people that are upset that it's three women instead of three men, I could care less if this was a good movie but this is a terrible movie.… Expand

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wholenessAug 3, 2016

The original Ghostbusters movie was one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie pales in comparison. I did not go into the theater with high expectations. The beginning of the movie is kind of boring due to the slow pace. I have nothingThe original Ghostbusters movie was one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie pales in comparison. I did not go into the theater with high expectations. The beginning of the movie is kind of boring due to the slow pace. I have nothing against a nearly full women cast, but it did have a really feminine kind of feel to it which it every much different to the first movie, it felt more like a "chick-flick" than an action movie to some degree. I wish they made the characters a little more gender neutral or less "stereotypical girly". I did enjoy the African American Women's character a bit more however.

The female version of "Egon" kind of lacked in character, the original Egon was a believable nerd, this one was just a bit of an oddball that didn't have much to say but in a way that was not believable. She was
the subject of a humourous jokes, mostly prop comedy which did make me laugh sometimes.

The jokes were hit and miss. I did find some of the joke funny and burst into laughter, other ones, particularly the potty jokes involving speech about a women's genitals, feel flat, they were not funny to me and no one in the theatre around me appeared to laugh at those either.

This is to the original Ghostbusters movie kind of what MacGruber is to MacGyverr. Really this should have been marketed as a parody of the original Ghostbusters movie than a reboot since that is what it really is.

I did enjoy the movie enough that I didn't hate it so I've given it a 7, slightly above average rating. I did like it better than Ghostbusters II but that one was a flop too so that is not saying much.… Expand

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ChowdaAug 3, 2016

I would rate this an 8/10....but I will give it a 10 to balance the zeros.

Is it funny yes! Is it good yes! Is it entertaining! Wiig, McCarthy(?), and Thor are hilarious. And just a side note....I went back and watched the 1984I would rate this an 8/10....but I will give it a 10 to balance the zeros.

Is it funny yes!
Is it good yes!
Is it entertaining!

Wiig, McCarthy(?), and Thor are hilarious.

And just a side note....I went back and watched the 1984 Ghostbusters....nostalgia....I think in general we should erase the 1980s from human history. Forget it ever happened....it was an awful time full of bad movies and embarrassing photos.......

Except for Guns N Roses......let's just pretend they started in the 90s.… Expand

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Unlimitedpowa2Aug 3, 2016

This is a terrible excuse for a Ghostbusters movie. The writing is awful, the acting is awful and it attacks men at every chance it gets.

Ghostbusters 2016 is set in a difference universe than the first two Ghostbusters movies, it hasThis is a terrible excuse for a Ghostbusters movie. The writing is awful, the acting is awful and it attacks men at every chance it gets.

Ghostbusters 2016 is set in a difference universe than the first two Ghostbusters movies, it has nothing to do with those two movies. So there's no reason to reboot the francise (Other than money, of course). They only make a slight reference to Ghostbusters in the very end of the movie. Seriously the last line of dialogue spoken. I'm not kidding you.

The acting in this movie was so bad! In the orginal two movies I alwes felt like they were real people. Not just actors in cheap suits. In this movie, I just felt like they were (bad) actors in cheap suits.

This movie doesn't deserve to be called Ghostbusters. Because they never catch any ghosts in the movie! And the one they actually catch they let out later in the movie to prove a point to Bill Murray (Who doesn't want to be in this awful movie).

I'm not even gonna explain how it attacks men at every chance it gets.

And no, I don't hate this movie just because it stars a female cast. I've seen plenty of movies with a female lead that I liked.

The only connection this movie has to the original is Bill Murray, but he doesn't even want to be there. But he has to since Sony planned to sue him if he wasn't in the movie.

This movie is nothing but a money grab. Don't pay movie to see it. Don't even see it for free!… Expand

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ThefrozennorthAug 2, 2016

Okay, lets get to it. Is this the worst movie ever made and does it deserve a big stinking zero?
Not really if we're being fair.
The thing about Paul Feigs Ghostbusters is that it's lazy, the whole move plays and feels like a soulless cashOkay, lets get to it. Is this the worst movie ever made and does it deserve a big stinking zero?
Not really if we're being fair.
The thing about Paul Feigs Ghostbusters is that it's lazy, the whole move plays and feels like a soulless cash grab.
Im not the biggest fan of the original franchise but at the very least i can appreciate the amount of heart and attention to detail that went in to making the 1984 version.
These things are not present in the 2016 version and i'd go so far as to say that one of the biggest problems with this movie is how unbelievably shallow the characters and even the plot comes off.
The characters are i'd say the biggest flaw as they are all extremely one-dimensional and i can honestly say that after watching the first thirty minutes of this movie i no longer cared what happened to any of them.
Now i get that this is supposed to be a comedy and so maybe the director and writer feels that character growth isn't as big a deal as it would have been in a more serious genre but that's still not an excuse for the lazy writing we're being offered in this supposed "summer blockbuster".
Apart from that not all things are bad, this movie is not horrible.
It's not filled to the brim with evil feminist propaganda nor is it the shining light in the darkness that will lead to Hollywood producing more movies with all female leads.
Its just painfully mediocre, in almost every single meaning of the word.
For what it's worth i thought Leslie Jones did what she could with her role and for me she came out on top because of it, judging from the trailer i was expecting the usual loudmouthed stereotypical sassy black woman but she actually managed to give her character a little life and the laughs i got from this movie was mostly due to her delivery.… Expand

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tvnewsguidoAug 1, 2016

Y'all, seriously, shut up. I just saw the new ‪Ghostbusters‬ and it's a fun movie.
Yes many of the jokes fall flat.
Yes the cameos are forced and out of place but, overall, the movie is fun and the central story is actually pretty good forY'all, seriously, shut up. I just saw the new ‪Ghostbusters‬ and it's a fun movie.
Yes many of the jokes fall flat.
Yes the cameos are forced and out of place but, overall, the movie is fun and the central story is actually pretty good for a modern comedy.
I was only really annoyed like twice and laughed a good bit.
If they had put the dance scene in the actual movie instead of relegating it to the credits I would give it even higher marks.
If you haven't seen it, go. It's actually worth the cost and pain in the ass of going to a theater.… Expand

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ChlodwigAug 1, 2016

So much unused material and so much wasted talent. That's probably the best one-line summary of GB2016 I could provide. Feig had cast a lot of talented people and gave them a script that wouldn't even do justice to a shallow B-Movie. You canSo much unused material and so much wasted talent. That's probably the best one-line summary of GB2016 I could provide. Feig had cast a lot of talented people and gave them a script that wouldn't even do justice to a shallow B-Movie. You can pretty much see (especially with McCarthy) that the actors really, really wish they were somewhere else, probably unemployed, just not in this potentially career-ending train wreck. Despite all this, they really try to make the best out of the junk they were handed.

I can't even pretend that it's done for political correctness, because Leslie Jones' character is a brutally blatant racist stereotype, the proverbial black ghetto **** mama from da hood. Sadly, she and the bumbling fool that Chris Hemsworth is portraying as the secretary are the only fun parts of the movie. Unfortunately for all the wrong reasons. She's funny if you like racist jokes, he is funny if you like klutz jokes. The rest of the zany acts is mostly funny if you're 5 years old and didn't watch a lot of TV yet, so you don't know all the jokes yet.

And that's only part of the problem. The CGI is hardly newsworthy and I can't help but think that I've seen some of this before on a Doctor Who episode. The product placement is WAY out of hand, don't get me wrong, putting some real-life items into a movie can spice it up and give it a feel of real, but they just went overboard with it to the point where it gets ridiculous. You even see a lot of it in the trailers when McKinnon is stuffing her face with Pringles right at the sliming scene. Really? Your first contact with a ghost and you munch chips? Very professional, indeed. I mean, ok, in the old movies, the Ghostbusters were constantly seen smoking (with the notable exception of Winston, by the way!), but seriously...

The characters don't "work" together. Holtzman has no reason whatsoever to join the other two, and even they don't really have a reason to work together. Gilbert just lost her university job because of Yates but of course the one thing on her mind is to join her in the hunt for ghosts, something that Gilbert tried to shed for the past years? Hello? Logic? Seriously, a lot of movies have plot holes, but the holes in this movie are large enough to move whole planetary systems through without even touching the movie.

And that leaves me wondering who would be the target audience for this movie. Old fans of the franchise who are old enough to have watched the originals in the movies? Nope. That would be me and, no, this movie doesn't hold up against the old ones. Politically correct hipsters of today? Probably not really either, despite the all-female cast and the flawless portrayal of all male characters as either evil, inapt, insane or forgettable, but that racist stereotype will not sit well with them. Families? Nope. Not with queefing jokes right at the front gate and some other not really G-Rated jokes sprinkled through the movie. Who is supposed to watch this movie?

I couldn't really figure it out. If you want to find out yourself, go watch it, but don't come back to me complaining for all I have for you is "I told you so".… Expand

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RuggsJul 31, 2016

Love the chemistry between the cast. These gals are in for a good time and it's great to go along. It will not win over the pre-haters, but it's a nice film nonetheless.

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jlenoconel2016Jul 31, 2016

This movie was really bad. I mean, I wasn't expecting it to be good or anything, but this film pretty much poops all over the Ghostbusters name. Really, really sad to see the state Hollywood is in right now. Quit with the reboots, quitThis movie was really bad. I mean, I wasn't expecting it to be good or anything, but this film pretty much poops all over the Ghostbusters name. Really, really sad to see the state Hollywood is in right now. Quit with the reboots, quit with the "progressive" ideas like replacing the original all male team with women, just quit. Wasn't funny apart from a few small moments. Only a real few good action sequences. Not worth the cost of admission. You'd have to pay me to see another movie like this.… Expand

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swelleanorJul 30, 2016

I have rarely been so surprised by reviews of a movie from which I have gotten so much enjoyment. I hadn't been sure what to expect, but I and most everyone in the (packed) theater where I saw this was laughing through the whole movie. TheI have rarely been so surprised by reviews of a movie from which I have gotten so much enjoyment. I hadn't been sure what to expect, but I and most everyone in the (packed) theater where I saw this was laughing through the whole movie. The acting was as great as you'd expect with a cast like this, and the jokes were genuinely hilarious. We are fans of the original Ghostbusters and loved this "update," which felt respectful of the original movie while putting a new spin on the premise.… Expand

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SimonXXXJul 30, 2016

People, this movie just parody!!! This is not next part , its not somthing like old movie, this absolutle new movie!!! .This film make you laugh and little bit
remember the old movie. STOP HATE THAT MOVIE!!!!! This is my first review.

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andinelJul 29, 2016

I think it's a good sign that I started laughing pretty much immediately, and I basically didn't stop until the first act of the movie ended. The scriptwriting and casting were both fantastic, and all four leading ladies did an excellent job.I think it's a good sign that I started laughing pretty much immediately, and I basically didn't stop until the first act of the movie ended. The scriptwriting and casting were both fantastic, and all four leading ladies did an excellent job. The movie separates itself from the original with strong, unique characters and a new plot but stays recognizable. My only complaint is that the second act of the movie, setting up the villain for the final conflict, seemed to drag on for a bit, but it was short enough before the action got started and everything was back to being a joy to watch.… Expand

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Tom_NeverwinterJul 29, 2016

The cold science was gone and replaced. The Ghostbusters theme sucked. Male character who mans the phone had no "cool" and no "brains". The ghosts were mostly neutered throughout the entire movie and posed no real threat. I'm severelyThe cold science was gone and replaced. The Ghostbusters theme sucked. Male character who mans the phone had no "cool" and no "brains". The ghosts were mostly neutered throughout the entire movie and posed no real threat. I'm severely disappointed. the only thing going was better terminology and effects, but no real application to the original style. The D6 game would have made a much better baseline for the movie.… Expand

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KKell83Jul 29, 2016

I have no clue why this movie got such negative reviews! It was cute and funny; stop comparing it to the past versions. But yes, there were a lot of "one liners" and they made Chris Hemsworth too stupid in this film. It was more towards theI have no clue why this movie got such negative reviews! It was cute and funny; stop comparing it to the past versions. But yes, there were a lot of "one liners" and they made Chris Hemsworth too stupid in this film. It was more towards the younger demographic versus the original's darker sense which would have been amazing.

But all in all, I went in with an open mind and actually enjoyed it. I wasn't there comparing the two films or anything, I based this review off of video work / CG, as well as, acting and it was better than expected.

Definitely a movie to watch, but not one to buy.… Expand

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SilveradostudioJul 28, 2016

Just another poor example of Hollywood trying to make a quick buck without doing any legwork. Try listening to the fans next time. They are after all the ones that support your films.

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talisencrwJul 28, 2016

Unfortunately this has become because of political correctness and its backlash almost impossible to rate objectively. In the 2016 North American wish to either redo every successful film ever made and present every conceivable variant in theUnfortunately this has become because of political correctness and its backlash almost impossible to rate objectively. In the 2016 North American wish to either redo every successful film ever made and present every conceivable variant in the process, for what could be deemed the lack of any possible originality of ideas, I still tried to enter this with an open mind, and see this as if the two films from the 80's (which I enjoyed very much the one time I saw each of them) had never existed. I should state I saw this in 3D (which I hardly ever do), with my lady and our respective sons.

I felt that it was quite funny and that the special effects were excellent. Next to 'Avatar', the use of 3D was the best I have ever seen. It's a popcorn flick well-worth seeing. Though I haven't seen any other movies by Feig or starring McCarthy, it made me want to go back and give them a shot at some time in the near future. There was something for everyone--both my lady and I enjoyed it very much--and the boys, three and thirteen years-old respectively, loved it as well. Give it a shot.… Expand

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tripsyJul 28, 2016

This is a pretty bad movie folks. I'm one of those people that will watch and find something in most movies that I watch that I like. But this is worse than the Fantastic Four reboot. I understand what they were trying to accomplish with theThis is a pretty bad movie folks. I'm one of those people that will watch and find something in most movies that I watch that I like. But this is worse than the Fantastic Four reboot. I understand what they were trying to accomplish with the movie but it was forced and that takes away so much from the quality of the film.

The best jokes( not very many) came from the supporting cast. It pushes a racist agenda.

It's OK to call a bad movie a bad movie. If you keep up-voting bad movies to push an agenda you will keep getting bad movies.

Save your cash and don't buy in to the critics who are paid off by the studios anyways. I don't know how they have a job.… Expand

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Alcard9Jul 28, 2016

Semplicemente imbarazzante. Un concerto di battute povere e idiozia. Ridateci i vecchi Ghostbusters. O per lo meno lasciateli riposare in santa pace..

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samichsupernovaJul 27, 2016

Yeah, it's bad. But there's some charisma in there between the 4 leading ladies. Leslie Jones' Patty was surprisingly the most human-seeming of the group. Kate McKinnon is entertaining as well. Chris Hemsworth is also fun in his "dumb blonde"Yeah, it's bad. But there's some charisma in there between the 4 leading ladies. Leslie Jones' Patty was surprisingly the most human-seeming of the group. Kate McKinnon is entertaining as well. Chris Hemsworth is also fun in his "dumb blonde" schtick but the script is just NOT there. I don't know if it's a case of too much improv, not enough writing, or a sheer lack of foresight but this movie just isn't very funny. That would be fine if it weren't trying SO HARD to be funny but falling flat much more often than getting laughs. It's like Paul Feig forgot how to make comedies or something. Even putting aside the "Ghostbusters" license, this simply isn't a very good movie. The third act turns into an action and CGI-fest, which wouldn't be so terrible if everything that proceeded it wasn't bland and seemingly aimless. The only character who has any semblance of an arc is Kristen Wiig's. Attempts at fan-service such as including familiar ghosts come too little, too late, as do the celebrity cameos. The whole thing is uninspired. I wish I could say I was very disappointed but pretty much from the first trailer we knew what we were in for. Sorry, Sony. Try again on the "reboot-a-franchise-roulette".… Expand

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franciscowJul 27, 2016

This movie is a succession of flat jokes sprinkled with bad CGIs that no "plot" or acting cliché could make interesting. If there had not been so much jokes and useless explainations on things that don't matter maybe the story would have beenThis movie is a succession of flat jokes sprinkled with bad CGIs that no "plot" or acting cliché could make interesting. If there had not been so much jokes and useless explainations on things that don't matter maybe the story would have been better. They tried to remake 2 GB in one, but without the substance. I don't see any reason why any person older than 12 would enjoy that crap.
This movies suffers from too much quantumic-mumbo-jumbo-unnecessary explanations that don't serve any purpose in the story. Probably for selling toys on Christmas.
Very very bad characters. Not one of them seems "real" enough to dive into the movie. Too much dull jokes. I mean, really, too much. More than 1 joke a minute.… Expand

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MetalXManJul 27, 2016

It's a fun movie!!! We left the theater pumped up and feeling good! People that compare this to the original need to get over it. Reset and move forward. Go see it yourselves! We hope there's another one soon!

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hendrikchipmanJul 27, 2016

I didn't enjoy the film. I watched it yesterday and felt ripped off. The movie seems to be more about proving a point rather than entertaining the audience. I was bored at 45 minutes into the film. This movie goes for 1hr 50min!!!!

ChrisI didn't enjoy the film. I watched it yesterday and felt ripped off. The movie seems to be more about proving a point rather than entertaining the audience. I was bored at 45 minutes into the film. This movie goes for 1hr 50min!!!!

Chris Hemsworth seems to have taken the spotlight. I'm not sure whether this was intended but it happened nevertheless. The movie kept on pointing out how mindless and stupid Hemsworth was to the point that he became a central theme of the entire movie. This came over as bitter. The movie should have focused on the ghostbusters but instead became preoccupied in proving that men can be stupid secretaries.

The sad thing about the failure of this movie is that a serious production now can't be made. They've tanked a great brand name and have ruined the concept for all of us.

On a different note, I believe this movie may be the death of Melissa Mcartney's career. I have a theory -- called the Sander's Syndrome -- that an actor's comedic value dies as soon as the actor becomes ideological. I name the Sander's Syndrome after the 'comedian' Adam Sandler. He just isn't funny anymore. I believe he started to become unfunny when he started to become political. I think this killed his comedy. Unfortunately, I think Melissa Mcartney will just become another Adam Sandler. :(… Expand

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SkimNerfJul 27, 2016

Horrible movie. Makes the main character seem perfect and everyone else are bumbling idiots. The jokes are lame and the plot makes the ghosts the bad guys, unlike the original. Another pathetic money grab from Hollywood.

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ThermalzombieJul 27, 2016

Ghostbusters 2016 has to be the worst remake to date. There are so many things wrong with this movie that it is not possible to list them all in this review. I believe the director had little understanding of what made the original movieGhostbusters 2016 has to be the worst remake to date. There are so many things wrong with this movie that it is not possible to list them all in this review. I believe the director had little understanding of what made the original movie great this movie feels like a parody or SNL skit I don't think much effort into the visuals or props the car looks horrible the proton packs look like plastic toys and there outfits terrible not sure why they chose to make the ghost neon people have complained about movies such as scooby doo and the haunted mansion this movie had no horror to it at all. The charecter seem so fake and stereotypical. The new audio tracks created for the movie are horrible as well this movie is terrible eveyone involved in the creation should feel ashamed at what they have done.… Expand

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Giantmonkey101Jul 26, 2016

Terrible movie, if was actually far far worse than the trailer from early this year, all the ghost encounters were badly done. It wasn't funny at all except the dumb ass secretary played by helmsworth, just a chuckle that was it. Wasn'tTerrible movie, if was actually far far worse than the trailer from early this year, all the ghost encounters were badly done. It wasn't funny at all except the dumb ass secretary played by helmsworth, just a chuckle that was it. Wasn't scary, cgi was bad, retarded ending, definitely ranks has one of the worst reboots in movie history, if you've seen the original this will make you cringe, i nearly threw up a few times, holy crap i couldn't wait till the movie ended it was so bad,… Expand

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NavyBeanJul 26, 2016

2.7? That's what I thought I was going to give it too.

But then I actually went and saw it. It was great! It's a funny, likable movie. Honored the original while doing something new. Wiig and McCarthy are wonderful. Helmsworth was a bit2.7? That's what I thought I was going to give it too.

But then I actually went and saw it. It was great! It's a funny, likable movie. Honored the original while doing something new.

Wiig and McCarthy are wonderful. Helmsworth was a bit annoying but contributed some good laughs. Lots of good subtle humor along with big laughs.… Expand

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jlplattenJul 26, 2016

You could tell the whole cast knew this movie was garbage, because their performances were so flat and uninspired. Everything was over-the-top silly, and it felt like there were no written jokes for this film. So boring throughout the film. IYou could tell the whole cast knew this movie was garbage, because their performances were so flat and uninspired. Everything was over-the-top silly, and it felt like there were no written jokes for this film. So boring throughout the film. I wanted to give this movie the benefit of the doubt, but in all honesty is deserves its really poor reviews.… Expand

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WheelzFourReelzJul 26, 2016

Is this movie the worst movie in the world? No. Not even close. However, the new Ghostbusters' weak script, poor pacing, and generally uninteresting characters cause the movie to suffer as a whole, resulting in a movie that was hard to sit through.

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PostercatJul 26, 2016

I really enjoyed this movie. It's a lighthearted action comedy, with enough nods to the original while also striking out on its own. Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are particularly hilarious in their roles. Leslie Jones's character was prettyI really enjoyed this movie. It's a lighthearted action comedy, with enough nods to the original while also striking out on its own. Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are particularly hilarious in their roles. Leslie Jones's character was pretty stereotyped, and it was at leaste partly tongue-in-cheek, but perhaps not enough to justify itself. Hopefully the sequels will do a better job of showing off her expertise as a history buff and NYC local. I loved Ghostbusters as a kid, but I only wish I'd had this version too. It means a lot that the women are on screen to be funny and goofy and not be anyone's plaything, and the reaction to the film just shows how important movies like this can be. Beyond that, this satire of Ghostbusters reviews by Samuel Priest captures everything I wanted to say and more: "I don’t dislike this new Ghostbusters movie because they’re all women, that’s silly and ridiculous. I can’t believe that’s even a question, with my history. I mean, my mom and sisters are all women and I know them, so how could I dislike other women that are not them? It doesn’t make any sense and, frankly, it’s below the belt. I mean, how dare you?" https://www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/no-i-dont-dislike-the-new-ghostbusters-movie-because-i-hate-women-its-because-i-strongly-believe-in-hollywood-finance-reform… Expand

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WhyteWumperJul 26, 2016

I was reluctant to go see it, not due to the female leads, but because (confession time) I hated the first film and found it unfunny and unlikable. So maybe I had less to lose than others watching but from the first few seconds I was IN. II was reluctant to go see it, not due to the female leads, but because (confession time) I hated the first film and found it unfunny and unlikable. So maybe I had less to lose than others watching but from the first few seconds I was IN. I loved every minute of it, the characters were so great, the comedy so very well done - I laughed my ass off. There was a bit of feminism in there (yay) and I was impressed by how it was worn ever so lightly and completely about moving along the story/character arcs. We also loved there were some clear John Finnemore and also Airplane riffs in the comedy that are very, very hard to pull off but were achieved with great aplomb.… Expand

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swesJul 26, 2016

Wonderful from beginning to end! Of course, it wouldn't be this good without the original, but in 20 years this will be the Ghostbusters movie people are still watching.

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justcametosayhiJul 25, 2016

It simply wasn't funny. I'm not sexist or anything, but I'm really starting to rethink about Hitchens' viewpoint that women simply aren't funny - and this is coming from a woman. I chuckled maybe once or twice. The effects were terrible. TheIt simply wasn't funny. I'm not sexist or anything, but I'm really starting to rethink about Hitchens' viewpoint that women simply aren't funny - and this is coming from a woman. I chuckled maybe once or twice. The effects were terrible. The acting was lame.
I wanted to see THE Ghostbusters, not this pile of crap.… Expand

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FrenziedPanda99Jul 25, 2016

If the movie was so good as the Special Efects we were doing very well.... The point is that it is not and, the all movie i was hoping to come up something funny, or scary, or even surprising but at the end, i was just praying for it to end.

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dwalk8301Jul 25, 2016

Super funny. Just the right length. True enough to the original but stands on its own. Outstanding comedic acting and great chemistry among costars.

That being said..... The plot is paper thin. I give the film a pass b/c you don'tSuper funny. Just the right length. True enough to the original but stands on its own. Outstanding comedic acting and great chemistry among costars.

That being said.....

The plot is paper thin. I give the film a pass b/c you don't expect or require a super compelling story in order for the film to work.

In the end, its still my 3rd favorite Ghostbusters film (that could change over time with more views) but I am super happy with the way it turned out.
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Nobilis1984Jul 25, 2016

The trailer was hated and the worst expectations have come true. Ghostbusters 3 is so far the biggest waste in 2016th
The film begins well but then it will be very boring. The four actresses show a weak performance and remainThe trailer was hated and the worst expectations have come true. Ghostbusters 3 is so far the biggest waste in 2016th
The film begins well but then it will be very boring. The four actresses show a weak performance and remain interchangeable.
The moviegoers torments himself only through the film.… Expand

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IGaJul 25, 2016

I know the haters of this film will hate me after this, but this movie is very funny and creative. We can't boycott only one movie if we are angry by the insistence of Hollywood to do remakes and sequels of classic movies. Remember Mad Max,I know the haters of this film will hate me after this, but this movie is very funny and creative. We can't boycott only one movie if we are angry by the insistence of Hollywood to do remakes and sequels of classic movies. Remember Mad Max, Star Wars, Jurassic World, King Kong, and the thousand reboots of Spider-Man. If you want to deslike Ghostbusters just because it's a remake, do it with the remakes that you like too... This film is rather a great choice of entertainment and fun. It is well done, it does justice to the original and captivates not be even a little cliché. Ignore attempts of unfounded boycotts and have fun.… Expand

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JoelTheHoleJul 25, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie isn't as bad as I thought it'd be, but I refuse to say it is good.

This movie starts off with dry and flat jokes coming at you like left ,right and center. The jokes are just... so very bad. I can't tell if they're meant to be childish, or adultish, because there are more than a few "wacky" fart jokes, and some adult jokes. (Like a queef joke.)

The movie has a terrible plot. Basically, it is this mad bullied guy, who wants to summon all the ghosts in the 'ghost world" (which is not explained at all), because all his life he has been bullied by people. He just wants them all to die from hundreds of ghosts. I found this as a very common thing to do in movies, and it didn't have a scent of originality.

The characters, OH MY GOD THE CHARACTERS. Almost every joke they said didn't even make me smile, it was just a bunch of stupid "wacky" **** There are four female characters, and they all are basically the same. (Besides the blonde lesbian chick.) She is one of the worst actors I have ever seen. Her character is just so stereotyped as the "I don't need help" character. She (I think) is meant to be the funny one, but some of her jokes left me questioning myself if the joke itself was even a joke.

And they portray all of the male characters as Idiots, and **** Chris Hemsworth did a good job, but they tried to make his character funny in a "I'm retarded look at me kids" kind-of way.

This movie has many flaws, and is not worth watching in cinemas. Don't waste your money, don't even TRY watching this, for your own sake.… Expand

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smodcastJul 25, 2016

Fleeting. I mean, this movie just whizzes by.

The performances are great, and there's something to be said about Kate Mckinnon here. But this is about as disjointed as a Supernatural-Comedy can get. The genre's don't work together,Fleeting. I mean, this movie just whizzes by.

The performances are great, and there's something to be said about Kate Mckinnon here.

But this is about as disjointed as a Supernatural-Comedy can get. The genre's don't work together, they're just there.

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MsJaneJul 25, 2016

What an enjoyable, smart, funny summer action movie. I am sad and surprised by the very harsh negative posts and reviews. I know there is a lot of nostalgia for the original-it had it's moments- I watched it just a couple weeks ago but thereWhat an enjoyable, smart, funny summer action movie. I am sad and surprised by the very harsh negative posts and reviews. I know there is a lot of nostalgia for the original-it had it's moments- I watched it just a couple weeks ago but there were numerous cringe worthy moments many by my favorite Bill Murray, odd "plot" twists and special effects that by today's standards are done better on most cellphones. The original GB was a product of it's time which I enjoyed in the 80's , but it was ready to be remade and this was the team to do it! Women working together saving the world and trying to get a decent soup to wanton take out...is that asking to much?… Expand

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megaproJul 24, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ghostbusters 2016 is not ruining my childhood, it just ruined two hours of my adult life. It's a bad movie.

Who is the movie targeting? The ghost scenes are too scary for 7-year olds. But then there are fart-jokes. And shortly after that the fart was apperently coming from the vagina, which in a later scene was filled with goo from a ghost. Ehh... what!?

The acting? Hemsworth is supposed to be a handsome, intelligence-impared man. But he's so unnaturally stupid that his character should be diagnosed with something. And with that in mind, it's really insulting to people with handicaps. I don't understand why organizations are not crying out loud! And when he's possessed by another character, his acting doesn't change a bit. The same goes for one of the female leads, no change in acting when possessed... such a B-movie!

More about the acting... The female cast were so great in other movies they made, Bridesmaids is one of my favorite movies, but in this movie they were just bad. All the techno-babble came so unnaturally from them. It's not a gender issue. It's great that there are real-life female technology specialists, but all of them are likely ashamed to be represented in a movie like this.

Story? Kinda OK. Except for the fact that there was no chemistry between the main four characters. They were all the same! It's like the writers really loved Dan Aykroyd's character in the original and made four copies. Where's the sceptical character so wonderfully portrayed by Bill Murray in the original? As for the orignal cast, it felt like they were forcibly inserted in the script.

Ending? What ending? The writers must have felt like the ending was so bad, they attempted to amend that during the credits. And finally an attempt at a Marvel cliffhanger/hint of a sequel. NO WAY should you make a sequel!… Expand

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EkrasJul 24, 2016

I came here fully intending to give this insult to one of the greatest movies of all time a flat out 0/10.... However, I decided that Slimer and some of the other CG DID look really good and is thus worth 1 point.... If you MUST see this,I came here fully intending to give this insult to one of the greatest movies of all time a flat out 0/10.... However, I decided that Slimer and some of the other CG DID look really good and is thus worth 1 point.... If you MUST see this, wait for it to hit basic cable....… Expand

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stellarnomadJul 24, 2016

Sometimes a Director's style is so evident in a particular film that, in this case, the movie might have benefited from being called Paul Feig's Ghostbusters instead.

I'll make this short as enough has been said about this film already.Sometimes a Director's style is so evident in a particular film that, in this case, the movie might have benefited from being called Paul Feig's Ghostbusters instead.

I'll make this short as enough has been said about this film already.

If you have seen any of Feig's previous efforts then you already know the tone of the film, add some familiar collaborators and you have Bridesmaids with ghosts. Both Kristin Wiig and Melissa McCarthy give slightly-tuned versions of their usual schtick. Leslie Jones - despite reviews saying otherwise - gives us a sassy Metro worker that has an inherent love of New York history (which is shoehorned into the relevant moments so obviously, I didn't buy it). The standout for me was Kate McKinnon playing a manic, offbeat Kramer-style character that continued to hold my interest throughout the film--she was the closest in feel to an actual Ghostbuster character. Lastly Chris Hemsworth as a Himbo, plays a solid but forgettable comedic role that has its moments but was done better previously.

Actors aside, the story is passable but not particularly interesting, the villian is (as we should be used to by now) serviceable but bland, and most of the gadgets (given greater screen time this time round) weren't especially memorable updates, with most showing up in the third act, just in time for a silly cgi-laden, ghostbuster showdown that ejects comedy for flashiness. Lastly, the modified theme tune is so uninspired they would have been better starting from scratch.

This is a solid, entertaining family movie, quickly forgotten, that won't change minds stuck in '84'. Kids will undoubtedly enjoy it but as for the adults, well...… Expand

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drscorpioJul 24, 2016

Hilarious from beginning to end. I was cracking up 30 seconds into the film and never really stopped. The actions scenes are well-done, and the special effects are great. All the main characters have interesting personalities and story arcs.Hilarious from beginning to end. I was cracking up 30 seconds into the film and never really stopped. The actions scenes are well-done, and the special effects are great. All the main characters have interesting personalities and story arcs. Kate McKinnon is flawless from beginning to end as the mad scientist.
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Just4thisJul 24, 2016

Very funny and entertaining. I loved watching these smart, strong, funny women kick ass- and it was such a nice change that they managed to do so fully clothed.

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marcmyworksJul 24, 2016

Wow the fans truly hate this film. Honestly I found the chemistry between the characters to be quite good, the jokes and subtle humour for the most part landed; however the parts with the actual ghosts were not that great. The movie didWow the fans truly hate this film. Honestly I found the chemistry between the characters to be quite good, the jokes and subtle humour for the most part landed; however the parts with the actual ghosts were not that great. The movie did become a mess of CGI and was not aided by a weak plot. The positive was to see a movie with female leads that did not rely on sexuality, negativity or stereotypes to get the job done.… Expand

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Rebecca31Jul 24, 2016

You all know how I feel about pointless remakes and Ghostbusters was in no need of a remake but we got one anyway. I fully expected to hate this movie but I certainly didn’t. Despite the decent although predictable storyline and a hideouslyYou all know how I feel about pointless remakes and Ghostbusters was in no need of a remake but we got one anyway. I fully expected to hate this movie but I certainly didn’t. Despite the decent although predictable storyline and a hideously annoying performance from Chris Hemsworth there are more than enough laughs to keep you interested, but more importantly you have solid chemistry between the main characters. They are the selling point for this movie, each bringing their own and carrying the story which unfortunately does start to fall apart towards the end, but I’ll overlook that. You’ll laugh and you’ll enjoy it, recommended.… Expand

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friskypaletteJul 24, 2016

This is a fun movie, with many funny performances. Chris Hemsworth is great as a dumb blonde secretary, and the all-women ghostbuster crew turn in a solid ensemble performance. Don't let the trolls muddy the water. If you like Paul FeigThis is a fun movie, with many funny performances. Chris Hemsworth is great as a dumb blonde secretary, and the all-women ghostbuster crew turn in a solid ensemble performance. Don't let the trolls muddy the water. If you like Paul Feig movies, you'll like this one.… Expand

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havensfireJul 24, 2016

It wasn't terrible. It wasn't good. The best jokes are one-liners, most of which come from Kate McKinnon. The cameos were really bad, the effects were worse than the original, and the movie seems to get lost while delivering the story. AboutIt wasn't terrible. It wasn't good. The best jokes are one-liners, most of which come from Kate McKinnon. The cameos were really bad, the effects were worse than the original, and the movie seems to get lost while delivering the story. About three quarters of the way through, it changes into a weird action sequence that doesn't fit, at all. With the exception of Kate McKinnon's character, almost none of the characters are noteworthy.… Expand

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Jess_HillJul 24, 2016

Who you gonna call? Paul Feig, to deliver a fun remake of a classic film. There are some hilarious moments here, and this remains true to the spirit of the original film, with excellent performances from the entire cast. The pacing is slow inWho you gonna call? Paul Feig, to deliver a fun remake of a classic film. There are some hilarious moments here, and this remains true to the spirit of the original film, with excellent performances from the entire cast. The pacing is slow in some parts, and the storyline lacks coherence occasionally as well, but the visual effects and overarching ideas are well executed and engaging. The script is great and overall this is an entertaining, fun and enjoyable film. 8.14/10… Expand

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JCH99Jul 24, 2016

The movie is so much better than the trailer. The one-liners are great and there are so many quotable scenes. It has the same sense of absurdity, fast pacing and amusing supporting characters as the original. Also, this is Feig's best movieThe movie is so much better than the trailer. The one-liners are great and there are so many quotable scenes. It has the same sense of absurdity, fast pacing and amusing supporting characters as the original. Also, this is Feig's best movie (its way better than Bridesmaids). The new proton packs are quite cool too and they improve throughout the movie, which is a nice touch. I'm a child of the 80s and 90s and this actually exceeded my high expectations. One minor issue was that I thought Sigourney and Murray's cameos felt a bit forced...… Expand

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JosephCollinsJul 24, 2016

I went into this movie with low expectations and even lower hopes. The Internet said this movie was the worst thing since James Wong's Dragonball Evolution or M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender. The things I'd heard this movie'sI went into this movie with low expectations and even lower hopes. The Internet said this movie was the worst thing since James Wong's Dragonball Evolution or M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender. The things I'd heard this movie's director, Faul Feig, really didn't help my mindset, either… But if I'm being absolutely, positively honest about the topic, I would have to say that Ghostbusters (2016)… is… not a bad movie at all! In fact, it's a pretty good one!

Alright, so let's get the ugly bits of this review out of the way.
First and foremost, I viewed the movie from a neutral standpoint, not as a fan of the originals.
Secondly, not sure if this movie is particularly "empowering" for women, but I certainly didn't walk away thinking to myself, "This movie would have been better with four dudes."
And finally, this is not "Ghostbusters 3" and it's not trying to be! It's trying to be its own unique take on the franchise properties.

While I said it's trying to be its own thing, there's certainly a few nods and callbacks to the original two movies and even the animated series! But most importantly, nothing in this movie really feels like a blatant rip-off of the previous incarnations, from what I could tell. Just nods and callbacks. Some of the original cast even pops in for some minor cameo roles here-or-there, though thankfully, none of them play their original characters. That would have really ruined things, in my opinion. However, it's not to say that some of these tidbits don't feel a little forced.
Without getting into too many spoilers, it sometimes feels like the movie wants to pay homage to the original movies, but at the same time, doesn't want to get roped into being a rip-off. These two ideals kind of conflict at times -- particularly when the movie ends up re-treading old tropes like the proton energy packs or the Ecto-1. Even some of the main team's personalities or physical appearances seem to hint at the old team at-times. Like I said, it can feel a little forced… but thankfully, it's nothing too horrible.

Speaking of the writing, I think everyone was written pretty well, aside from one minor character and one less-minor one. There were good dynamics between the Ghostbusters in-particular, though less as a whole team and more in-pairs. There's also a bit of character development throughout the movie, though some characters develop a bit further while others kind of stay true to-form… There definitely could have been more development overall… but what was there was reasonably decent.
I'd also like to make special mention of the main villain of the movie. In my opinion, they start off as one of the least-interesting characters… but by the end of the movie, they're definitely my second-favorite character in the whole movie. It was such an unexpected development of character!

Some people have said the special effects are a bit lackluster. In my opinion, CGI is CGI, no matter how it's done… and I really haven't been wowed by CGI since the 90s. It's just become so common-place that it's easy to notice in modern movies. Sometimes, it looks good. Sometimes, not. This movie kinda goes back-and-forth. But I personally think the 80s Ghostbusters movies had better special effects, though, since they were less CGI and more mixed-media.

The audio for the movie was fitting for what was going on, but the soundtrack was a little hit-and-miss for my tastes… I counted about five different renditions of Ray Parker, Jr.'s "Ghostbusters" in the film in a variety of genres or styles... and every time, it felt a little shoehorned-in. I'm also not real keen on some of the music choices for certain moments of the film. But anyway, I've gone on about random stuff for long enough. Let's get to the true opinion piece of this review.

I honestly thought Ghostbusters (2016) was a pretty good movie. The trailers I saw didn't really show off the best parts, oddly enough… and in-context, what looked like stupid scenes were actually pretty good parts of a whole! The marketing team should be fired for the cuts they did for those trailers… it was grossly misleading. It's not to say I thought the movie was perfect, though. There were a couple of scenes which I thought were unnecessary and/or stupid… such as the horrendously asinine way the Ghostbusters save the day. I also thought the movie could do without a couple of characters… at least, at-first. Some grew on me, some didn't. The movie was just full of surprises! Most of them, really good!

I would absolutely love to see a sequel, but only if Paul Feig and Katie Dippold can tighten up their writing a bit. That "key" to saving the day was just… ugh… and it's what cost this movie a 7/10 score from me. It was just… that dumb. Funny, but dumb.

Fun sidenote: The original review I had planned was 7,669 characters long. I had to shorten it. Thanks, Metacritic!… Expand

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StellenJul 23, 2016

The quality of the acting made it seem like few of them wanted to be involved in the movie. The attempted humor was tired at best, and nobody else seemed to find it amusing either.

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PfilipJul 23, 2016

Less a reboot than a re-imagining, Ghostbusters works primarily because of the amazing chemistry of the four leads, who keep us invested (and laughing) from start to finish. While McKinnon does steal a couple scenes (and is on fire all overLess a reboot than a re-imagining, Ghostbusters works primarily because of the amazing chemistry of the four leads, who keep us invested (and laughing) from start to finish. While McKinnon does steal a couple scenes (and is on fire all over the internet because of it), all four of these new characters are given plenty of time to shine and endear themselves to us, and by the end I found myself eager to see them regrouped for a sequel. Admittedly, the film has a bit of a weak antagonist character, and the challenge our heroes face feels less weighty than ol' Gozer did back in 1984, even if its talked of in terms of cataclysmic importance. But the film makes no illusions: it happily leans far heavier on the jokes than the scares, and works beautifully as an establishing origin story.… Expand

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Tilde_GundersonJul 23, 2016

This movie isn't very good, but I can't honestly say it's as bad as users are generally saying. The comedy's sort of there, the visual effects are alright, and the casting isn't that bad. If you grew up on Ghostbusters and watched it as aThis movie isn't very good, but I can't honestly say it's as bad as users are generally saying. The comedy's sort of there, the visual effects are alright, and the casting isn't that bad. If you grew up on Ghostbusters and watched it as a kid, it's a tough pill to swallow when the 80s aesthetic and movie style aren't there.

I've never been a big fan of Melissa McCarthy, so I came into the theatre prepared to hate her character. Weirdly enough, she wasn't as obnoxious as I expected. My problem with it was that her characteristics were identical to Kristen Wiig's character, as they are given nearly nothing particularly notable. The only difference from one to another is her obsession with getting her order of Chinese food correct, which is one of the funnier diatribes she goes on.

There isn't much to say about Kristen Wiig. She's the main character. One of her character traits is having the hots for Chris Hemmsworth's body, and was probably one of the worst parts of the movie. Beyond that, nothing special to mention.

Leslie Jones received a lot of flak prior to this movie for her character being racist, but I have not seen her play a role other than a sassy black woman. Unless her family has been kidnapped by the producers of Saturday Night Live and threaten to kill them unless she plays this role, this was her choice to do it. Despite her 'street-smart' character, she doesn't feel any more or less intelligent than the other leads.

My least favourite aspect of this movie was Kate McKinnon's role as an eccentric scientist and inventor. A lot of her lines could've easily been cut out, and the movie may have been better without it.

She doesn't feel like a human, but a caricature of what someone would think a woman engineer is (a notably male profession, therefore all females who take that profession must be weird... or so says the stereotype). It may have been that she was given a character that's hard to portray, because a lot of the lines she says feel very fake. The script says, "say something wacky", and that's what she did. Nothing more. I don't know who's the blame for this, but it was not a good choice.

Dan Aykroyd's cameo fell a little flat. Not to include any spoilers, but he plays a cabbie who, when one character asks if they can take her in his cab, he rejects and says, "I ain't afraid of no ghosts." It's nice to have the odd cameo in these movies; Marvel finds a way to shoehorn Stan Lee in their movies somewhat, but this feels like it's spliced in with an excavator. Mind you, Bill Murray's and Ernie Hudson's cameo were acceptable and appreciated, and felt like they fit in the movie.

One thing many people think this movie has is a pro-feminist agenda, but I don't think that's it entirely. I think it's an anti-entitled Internet user agenda they are supporting, and it's rationalized by how much hate the movie received from the Internet. The main villain is a weird, socially awkward, sociopath who would rather destroy the whole world than just deal with it. They have a small discussion about not reading Youtube comments (and then try to reply to hateful comments, but others tell them not to). One of the lines they have against Bill Murray's disbelieving character is, "it's easy for you to say that while you're comfortably sitting there!" (apologies if that's not 100% correct).

I believe this film is an anti-Internet Troll movie, and because the stereotypical Internet troll is assumed to be male, it can be seen that this is supporting a feminist agenda. I could easily be wrong about this, because it's just a theory and I don't have any concrete evidence supporting it.

TL;DR, if you're planning on watching it, don't let the hatred discourage you, but don't go into it expecting an excellent reboot to a classic from an age long passed. It's okay.… Expand

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grantchulaJul 23, 2016

well, I mean I was expecting this to be bad, but not this bad. the cgi was horrible, the story itself was horrible, it was sexist against men, and worst of all, it had none of the charm, wit, or jokes of the original movies in fact it hadwell, I mean I was expecting this to be bad, but not this bad. the cgi was horrible, the story itself was horrible, it was sexist against men, and worst of all, it had none of the charm, wit, or jokes of the original movies in fact it had NOTHING that was really funny or scary in the movie. maybe a chuckle here or there but it was so forgetful I don't think ill remember what ghostbusters 2016 was about. if you want a good ghostbusters movie see the original two but steer clear of this one.… Expand

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LunarcideJul 23, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was wondering what all the hype was about, with feminists calling this movie an ode to feminism and saying that anyone who hated it are misogynists. I now understand why so few people identify as feminist and why so many are against the movement. This movie was an ode to hatred of men and it is obvious that it's supporters were projecting their own sexism and chauvinism onto those who were speaking against this movie. The man-hating would have been bad enough, but add to that the fact that it just wasn't funny. At all. Ok, there were a few chuckles early on, but for the most part the theater was silent. Every man in the movie was either evil or idiotic, and their motivations were not really explained at all. It was very poor, lazy writing that made it clear that the writers weren't aiming to make a good movie, they were just aiming to cash in on apparent feminist vitriol against men and boys.

Speaking of, the writing was just horrible. There was none of the wit that we saw with the original, and many parts of the movie didn't even make any sense. Especially when it came to the special effects - it's like the actors and writers never communicated with the CGI team and didn't know what was going to be on the screen. For example after the possessing ghost visibly leaves the Ghostbuster right in front of your face, why continue to hit her? For the slap-stick comedic effect? It might have been funny if it made sense to do that, but it came off as just stupid. And speaking of the CGI... there were parts that weren't too bad, mediocre even, but the end when the antagonist turns onto the "Ghostbuster's" logo, it looks like something out of a Disney cartoon, which looked really out of place and, well, lazy. And of course they have to put the icing on the misandry cake by shooting the antagonist in the crotch with their proton beams.

The worst part was what hey did to Bill Murray. You can tell he didn't want to be there, and they treated his character horribly. It makes me wonder how they forced the actor to participate, which leads me to wonder if the other actors from the original were there under duress as well. This movie was so horribly disrespectful to the original movie as well as all of the fans of the original, and to the audience as a whole, I have a hard time believing that the actors of the original were happy with what was being done to the franchise. It's as infuriating as it is sad.

As we were leaving the theater, the looks on the faces of those around me were looks of bewilderment. Why would Sony sign off on what amounted to a kick in the collective crotch of the audience? Do man-hating feminists really have so much power in our society that they can now browbeat movie executives into cow-towing to their political agenda? Now I understand why there is a growing number of people who identify as anti-feminist. This movie, and the way that Sony and feminists have bullied anyone who spoke out against the movie and its trailers, convinces me that "anti-feminist" is not only a preferable label, but one that is becoming increasingly necessary.… Expand

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AETheTJul 23, 2016

This movie is just pandering. It was painful to even watch. The jokes are not funny. The ghosts look awful. Don't waste your time or your money. Just watch the original again.

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kuehnauJul 23, 2016

Ghostbusters 2016 is a reboot of the classic franchise from the 80's. It re-imagines the Ghostbusters team as a all female cast. For this review, I will be discussing the film itself and not the drama and controversy surround it.

TheGhostbusters 2016 is a reboot of the classic franchise from the 80's. It re-imagines the Ghostbusters team as a all female cast. For this review, I will be discussing the film itself and not the drama and controversy surround it.

The movie opens up with hard hitting jokes such as anti-Irish fences, enslaving elephants and a fart joke about a EVP involving a female "queef". You can expect other such quality jokes about a man pooping his pants, a **** joke in the disguise of one of the main characters being slimed, a coward of a man screaming like a eight year old girl and much more.

There is a moment of blatant advertising for Pringles potato chips. They don't even attempt to hide it and are unapologetic about it. It's bad enough they expect people to pay money to see this film, but then they cram advertising down their throat.

The complaint that the film portrays all men as jerks, creeps or idiots is doesn't appear to be a valid complaint. If anyone can recall the older movies in the franchise, the Ghostbusters have always had problems with authority and in almost all cases, it has always been men. With that being said, the male secretary for the reboot is beyond stupid, this character is so dumb they should be considered mentally retarded, it's to the point that it is literally offensive that anyone would consider this character funny.

I assume the animated behavior and antics of the characters are intended to be funny, but failed on almost every level to as so much illicit a smirk from me. The funniest moment is when a person literally flips them off and tells them to "suck it" for a extend period. The character Patty just seems to be like a hodgepodge of black stereotypes in her mannerism and the way she speaks.

The remade theme son of the Ghostbusters is absolutely terrible, they took a classic theme and turned it into a hip-hop, rap stylized song and it fails on several levels.

The movie blatantly ignores source material, steaming ahead and forging it's own path. Perhaps if this movie was intended to be more of a spiritual successor instead of a direct reboot, it wouldn't be so heavily criticized, but the fact is, this movie was never intended for the fans of the classic franchise. None of the jokes or dialog match the thoughts and feelings of the original movie.

This is a great example of meritocracy at it's best, dragging the since long dead corpse of the Ghostbuster's name through the mud and making a complete mockery of something many people have held near and dear.

People who have never watched the originals may enjoy the film, but the reality is, Ghostbusters 2016 will in no way please the actual fans who have supported the Ghostbusters franchise for nearly three decades.… Expand

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EHTZ28Jul 23, 2016

This movie is not funny at all. The plot is weak and filled with plot holes. Almost all the characters are flat caricatures without an story arc. All the people in this film act like idiots. The only character I liked was Patty. She was forThis movie is not funny at all. The plot is weak and filled with plot holes. Almost all the characters are flat caricatures without an story arc. All the people in this film act like idiots. The only character I liked was Patty. She was for me the only character that acted like a normal person and the only reason I give this movie 1/10.
The movie has a very strong misandrist tone. All men in this movie are either idiots, cowards or ****… Expand

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BarnyJul 23, 2016

Well, rather than reviewing a movie without seeing it, I saw this production and there is absolutely no way any of the positive professional critics have seen the movie without being incentivised in a way or an other. The good aspects of theWell, rather than reviewing a movie without seeing it, I saw this production and there is absolutely no way any of the positive professional critics have seen the movie without being incentivised in a way or an other. The good aspects of the movie reside in the sets, the make up, the photography, the costume designer, the props. The bad aspects of the movie are the characters, storytelling, narrative, outcome, character development, editing, music.

The music is uninspired, repetitive, and inappropriate in most of the situations, it does not help supporting the story or the action. The characters are stupid: their reactions are unreal, inappropriate (dancing like a 6 year old, making fart jokes like a teenager, putting a wig), the actors cannot even pronounce some of their lines (why trying to impress anyone with words you cannot pronounce correctly ? or throwing a list of keywords without any link between them. Ridiculous and annoying). The motivation of the key characters is stupid, non existent and contra intuitive: a receptionist with such a low IQ would probably be handled by a specialist in a adult centre, requiring pretty much constant supervision. The ghostbusters have no intrinsic motivation, no coherence and are dumb beyond redemption, they don't even catch more than a ghost. Their antagonist is equally stupid, he is the antithesis of any intelligent villain. The cameos make no sense, they add nothing to the story. The characters are not developed throughout the whole story. And probably the worst part of all is the editing, scenes are cut and stitched together in almost a random fashion (as if it is a series of small sketches stitched together as best as possible in the editing room), at some point in an action a shot is made at a completely irrelevant action performed by a secondary character, the cameos of course are present for servicing the producer (the fans? I do not think so) as they add no value to the story. It feels like a stutter, not a naturally flowing narration: this is a big problem created by the director I believe. Also, there is no direction: some parts are clearly poorly improvised, and these actors do not excel at improvisation.

Oh, I forgot something: the jokes are lame, pathetic. They fall flat like the jokes told by a teenager who does not remember the punchline, there is no passion, no wit, no energy.

This production is a very sad attempt to exploit a 30 year old idea for easy money, this pathetic movie deserves nothing more than a 0 and I hope that sony will stop using any of the people (in the upper management) behind this production.… Expand

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AvengersoulJul 22, 2016

This was one of the dullest movies I've watched in 30 years. Nothing in it was even remotely funny, not even worth a smile. I was trying to find anything else to do while watching it.

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MasterRileyJul 22, 2016

For anyone that wants an honest review; the movie wasn't great, but it also wasn't nearly as bad as everyone is making it out to be. The special effects are done very well and there are a good variety of different types of ghosts. At timesFor anyone that wants an honest review; the movie wasn't great, but it also wasn't nearly as bad as everyone is making it out to be. The special effects are done very well and there are a good variety of different types of ghosts. At times the ghosts are surprisingly scary. As crazy and unrealistic as the movie can be, the plot structure throughout works pretty well. The downfall of the movie are the characters and their dialogue. There are a few characters that had no reason even to be there, other then for comedic relief (Chris Hemsworth). And most of the jokes are just cheesy and unfunny. The only character I somewhat liked and felt was relatable was Erin. So is this movie critically acclaimed? Absolutely not. But is it awful and should be avoided at all costs? Heck no! If you enjoy fun summer block 'busters' then you should at least check this one out.… Expand

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NerdConsultantJul 22, 2016

Ghostbusters is average, at best, and that is not what I want to say when I see a Ghostbusters movie, I want something great. The first two are great, I will stand by that. There is a reason these films got into geek culture as much as itGhostbusters is average, at best, and that is not what I want to say when I see a Ghostbusters movie, I want something great. The first two are great, I will stand by that. There is a reason these films got into geek culture as much as it did. It was down to clever writing, some good comedy and some really cool performances. This film tries to do all that, whilst referencing the original as much as possible, but I feel it backfires. Everyone is trying their hardest but it still doesn’t quite work and the negatives feel like they really out weight the positives. There were some decent comedic performances in the film, the major one being Chris Hemsworth, who finally appears in a comedy where he is actually allowed to be funny. This film would feel a massive disappointment if I hadn’t half written off the film on the trailers alone, but I at least went in giving this film a shot and I can’t act like I am not disappointed on some level. This film doesn’t suck, but it’s not good. It’s not going to make my worst of 2016 list, but I wish this film was better. The ending semi baits for a sequel, and I am fairly certain this will come, but I suspect this film will make a lot of money, especially from the female audience, judging by my screening where the majority of people in the cinema were young to middle age women, however, there needs to be improvement before the next film, though I will say that I think we can get a good film out of this Ghostbusters cast because they can be amusing at times.… Expand

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