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OreaJul 15, 2016

I can't blame the four stars, This is what happens when you disregard a wonderful heritage and fill it full of brown notes. It's not a bad movie, but is about the worst thing you could imagine as a Ghostbusters reboot.

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SkippycoyoteJul 15, 2016

I thought the new Ghostbusters movie was great! I'm not going to give out any spoilers, just a quick review. Overall, it was funny and action packed. There were some amazing special effects! With the exception of a few very minor roles, theI thought the new Ghostbusters movie was great! I'm not going to give out any spoilers, just a quick review. Overall, it was funny and action packed. There were some amazing special effects! With the exception of a few very minor roles, the acting was great. The characters were well developed and unique, not just a rehash of the original cast. In comparing it to the original movies, the plot was actually a bit different. Sure, there were four characters seeking to "bust" ghosts, but the incentive, development, and methods were totally different. There was more emphasis on the development of the tools, more comedy (or maybe just more of my type of humor), and definitely more action. There was less of a focus on book research, and no real romance in the story. It was definitely scarier than the original. For you parents, it is rated PG-13. I will be taking my 7 and 8 year old children to see it, but I will have a talk with them first about how it is just a movie, and the peril is not real. I'm pretty sure the PG-13 rating is due to some smoking seen on screen (which I totally missed), the use of the middle finger as a crude gesture, some mild language, and violence. It was not at all bloody or gory, but there were implied off screen deaths. I laughed out loud several times, jumped a few times in surprise, and was cheering by the end. Those who are fans of the original will likely appreciate that the new movie had several jokes, nods, and references to the originals. I emerged from the theater with my childhood intact, a smile on my face, and a desire to build myself a new proton pack.… Expand

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RazvJul 15, 2016

One of the worst movies I've seen in my life, I didn't think I would ever say something like that about a film with Melissa McCarthy. Horrible. The plot is pathetic, the characters are shallow and exaggerated, the dialogue and jokes areOne of the worst movies I've seen in my life, I didn't think I would ever say something like that about a film with Melissa McCarthy. Horrible. The plot is pathetic, the characters are shallow and exaggerated, the dialogue and jokes are incredibly bad. The only thing not bad about this movie are the actors, which doesn't matter very much since the characters they portray are horrible. Disgusting excuse of a movie.… Expand

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RichieT2569Jul 15, 2016

This is an awful movie. Trashy cash grab. Whatever happened in 1980s Ghostbusters, is wiped clean here. There are no interesting male characters, and the female cast falls flat. The jokes simply aren't funny. This movie is an insult to theThis is an awful movie. Trashy cash grab. Whatever happened in 1980s Ghostbusters, is wiped clean here. There are no interesting male characters, and the female cast falls flat. The jokes simply aren't funny. This movie is an insult to the Ghostbusters license. Take ScoobyDoo and add some ghosts with bad jokes and writing. Now, don't get me wrong here the female cast have talent. It's not about that if SJW's want to hate on me for my review - the writing, direction, plot, the jokes, continuity its just awful. Personally I didn't find much funny here and the longer the movie went on the worse it got. Act 3 is a complete trainwreck. Only people that would like this movie, are idiots. DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE, WASTE OF MONEY. It got 2/10 for me for being Ghostbusters and some interesting visual elements. The rest of the movie, is just awful.… Expand

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MaxsonJul 15, 2016

If you love fat jokes and crappy special effects, then this movie is for you. For those that loved the original Ghostbuster movie, you guys should stick with the original and not with this one.

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STARSBarryJul 15, 2016

I enjoyed the new independence day more....

yeah this movie is that bad. Imagine if you tried kids humour.... but the humour that kids would not find funny because they dont understand it (lol queef jokes and shooting people in the dick)I enjoyed the new independence day more....

yeah this movie is that bad. Imagine if you tried kids humour.... but the humour that kids would not find funny because they dont understand it (lol queef jokes and shooting people in the dick) but adults wont find it funny because there not children.

Honestly take your kids to see the secret life of pets instead.... god I wish I did.… Expand

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GamerOfChaosJul 15, 2016

Absolute trash. Disgrace to the original movie. There was even a queef joke in this movie. I never knew Sony could **** up this badly. I never wanted to hate this movie, but the trailers made so disgusted, and now having seen the film, I wishAbsolute trash. Disgrace to the original movie. There was even a queef joke in this movie. I never knew Sony could **** up this badly. I never wanted to hate this movie, but the trailers made so disgusted, and now having seen the film, I wish it was never created in the first place.… Expand

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FutureMemeJul 15, 2016

Everyone knew a movie with this creative team was going to be funny. The visual effects (specifically the 3D and what the film does with aspect ratio) was what shocked me. This is clearly in the Scott Pilgrim school of effects, not attemptingEveryone knew a movie with this creative team was going to be funny. The visual effects (specifically the 3D and what the film does with aspect ratio) was what shocked me. This is clearly in the Scott Pilgrim school of effects, not attempting to create an uncanny valley of hyper realism, but instead making something fun, cartoonish, and that fits story being told.

And Kate McKinnon is a comic genius.… Expand

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dpaudiophileJul 15, 2016

Putting all of the Ghostbusters purist and nostalgic thoughts aside, from watching the trailer, this new movie looked like a **** new comedy that wouldn't get one laugh out of me.

If there were never an original Ghostbusters 1 and 2, andPutting all of the Ghostbusters purist and nostalgic thoughts aside, from watching the trailer, this new movie looked like a **** new comedy that wouldn't get one laugh out of me.

If there were never an original Ghostbusters 1 and 2, and this was a brand new idea that we were seeing for the first time, I would still hate the trailer because it didn't seem funny (even in a bad way) to me at all.

So I saw the movie... peer-pressure can do things like that sometimes.

I went to the theater with five friends eager to prove my opinion wrong, and by the 53rd minute mark after Melissa McCarthy made another atrocious joke, the camel's back broke. All of my friends looked at each other and myself, and we walked out. This was easily the worst movie that I have ever seen in a theater in my nearly thirty years on this planet, and I saw Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 when I was a kid.

DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE - Like I suspected from the trailer, you can't even laugh AT it because it's so bad. Long time Ghostbusters fans will absolutely hate this movie. Another sad note, I believe a second one will be made. Yea, that's how Hollywood works... If one ****-ass movie can make enough money, you can sure-as-hell bet a sequel is coming.

0/10 - absolute filth.… Expand

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phildogJul 15, 2016

The ghosts were actually scary, the comedy was hilarious, and the busting action was great. Don't listen to the haters. I loved this one WAY more original. A brilliant successor more worthy of the moniker more almost everything else it sharesThe ghosts were actually scary, the comedy was hilarious, and the busting action was great. Don't listen to the haters. I loved this one WAY more original. A brilliant successor more worthy of the moniker more almost everything else it shares it with.… Expand

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AGeekNamedBobJul 15, 2016

Haters be damned and those on the fence be assured: the new GHOSTBUSTERS is a worthy remake. It is 2016 and there is a brand new reboot of the series with new characters, newish plot, new writers and a new director. And you know what: itHaters be damned and those on the fence be assured: the new GHOSTBUSTERS is a worthy remake. It is 2016 and there is a brand new reboot of the series with new characters, newish plot, new writers and a new director. And you know what: it works: both as a remake and as its own film. GHOSTBUSTERS strikes a balance between what worked before and new elements. It neither copies 1984 outright, nor takes the title and runs in a different direction. Like recent (and excellent) sequels STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS and CREED, GHOSTBUSTERS uses the bones of the first installment to make a new body. The core of the originals is not the ghosts, but the characters by way of dynamic personalities, witty banter, and how the react to the actual events that occur. Those actual events are the burned marshmallow on the cake. This we have in droves. GHOSTBUSTERS is a comedy: and it’s damned funny. It’s continually hilarious both in dialogue in physical comedy – although the dialogue and interaction based humor works better than the physical which sometimes too much slides into over-long slapstick. The characters are not direct copies of their predecessors, even if one can see the basis of each; some traits slide around or are merged. Each of the four Ghostbusters: Kristin Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon have their times to shine and just about equal play. McKinnon is a scene stealer, her line readings are wonderful and her reactions are even better. But she has a challenger in Chris Hemsworth as Kevin, the dimwitted mixture of Janine, Tully and a little Dana. Hemsworth is worth is muscle weight in comedy gold. With Taika Waititi (WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS and HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE – two of my favorite comedies of the last two years) holding the hammer for THOR: RAGNAROK, can it just be an outright comedy and allow Hemsworth to keep this up? He’s great at it.
Since we’re talking about actors and performances: yes there are cameos from familiar GHOSTBUSTER faces (more than you’d think too), and they all work, fitting into the film, and are very welcome.

Here’s the biggest surprise: there are many things that this version does BETTER than the original. Wow! Yes! It’s true – this man has no dick! Sorry, back to this movie. This a movie with ghosts, based on horror elements. And there are times it’s actually a bit scary; sequences designed to be horror. Not too scary – just enough that woman to my right was freaking out a little, but the tone is there – particularly in the incredibly well constructed opening scene. By the time those familiar tones start to play, the audience is ready to bounce their heads with a smile as the theme starts, and in my audience they did. The ghosts in this version have bite. They can hurt people, and weirdly enough, able to be affected by physical objects too. This creates higher stakes in each sequence and allows creative interactions of the living and the dead. These dangerous dead look great, too. Physical actors play the majority of the spirits and given CGI enhancements of glowing blue, skeletal features and some rot. They and the non-human ghosts are remincent of the create designs in the REAL GHOSTBUSTERS cartoon (along with McKinnon’s Holtzmann echoing that show’s Egon). However, there aren’t enough of them. Missing is a montage of creative spirits – both in catching them in the 2nd act and when they expected activity bump in the finale. It’s understandable with the way the plot works, though. The plotting 1984 is reactionary: the Ghostbusters have an event then figure out what’s happening. It’s a rather passive plot. 2016 features a more directed, but wider ranging plot with a human villain behind the mayhem, who is followed so there more of a forward motion to the plot. Sorry guys badmouthing women being Ghostbusters – the villain has MRA qualities. He hates everyone but has many barbs at women. He actor of the villain a little weak and doesn’t command much presence but it’s a welcome alteration.

After all the waiting for many and hating for others: GHOSTBUSTERS is a strong new entry into a beloved franchise. The characters are fantastic. The ghosts are well designed and sometimes scary. There is a well-made plot. The cameos and in jokes are welcome and not awkward. Most importantly, GHOSTBUSTERS is a constantly highly enjoyable and continually hilarious film and I give it a very strong recommendation.… Expand

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vaguepainsJul 15, 2016

This movie is hilarious. I found the character arch of Slimer to be moving. All the haters just need to lighten up and enjoy the ride. And yes it is better than the original.

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StriderKiwiJul 15, 2016

Even ignoring the fact that the original is a cinematic masterpiece, and the reboot is female comedy cash grab akin to Bridesmaids, Heat and Spy, a tonal shift that just does not belong in a grand remaking of a beloved iconic series,Even ignoring the fact that the original is a cinematic masterpiece, and the reboot is female comedy cash grab akin to Bridesmaids, Heat and Spy, a tonal shift that just does not belong in a grand remaking of a beloved iconic series, Ghostbusters deserves to bomb for being sexist towards males (i kid you not. Apparently that's a thing now. Just look at how the people involved label any and all haters who lob warranted criticism at their film "misogynists." The film itself carries the exact same attitude in plot, characters and theme.

You know it's bad when Sony debut's the second trailer on facebook instead of youtube to avoid due criticism (which didn't work), then wine's and dine's most of the critics to make it look like the film's actually great when they know it's not, THEN start to hire these random youtubers and other media personnel to fake positive experiences with the movie and again shovel their "anyone who doesn't like the movie is sexist" response.

No fans or potential fans deserve this treatment. We deserve better. Don't see Ghostbusters. Just wait till it comes to redbox.… Expand

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Muskrat147Jul 15, 2016

Though lacking the wit, charm, and humor of the original, Ghostbusters still wows audiences with its dazzling special effects and chemistry between its leads.

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moviegrifJul 15, 2016

Sat through it last night because wife wanted to. Words fail me at just how awful this is. It is literally Pixels with Women. People keep praising Hemsworth and McKinnon. I have no idea why. Thor boy plays a moron. A complete and utter moron.Sat through it last night because wife wanted to. Words fail me at just how awful this is. It is literally Pixels with Women. People keep praising Hemsworth and McKinnon. I have no idea why. Thor boy plays a moron. A complete and utter moron. It that's your thing go watch some old Mel Brooks movies and look for Teri Garr. That's Hemsworth in this. Shallow and stupid. And McKinnon? She's like a random clown thrown in to distract you from realizing just how awful and souless this mess is. Look! Jangly Keys!!! she is comepletely insanely random. She would work better in a Monty Python sketch. It's like she is channeling all Three Stooges in one body, at their most annoying. I suspect they accidentally gave her an old script for "Tank Girl" and nobody bothered to correct it. But at least she has and is a character. Which cannot be said of the rest of the cast. I can't believe any critic with ethics or a soul is giving this dumpster fire of a movie a mid to high grade. Just save your money. Take your family to see the Pets movie. Again if needed. Don't subject your poor daughters to this mess in order to empower them. They deserve better.… Expand

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frozenfrostfireJul 15, 2016

Have you ever had a favorite book that was completely ruined by a movie? Well now Hollywood is openly ruining other older movies with a movie. This movie is a disgrace go watch the original Ghost-busters for a cheaper and overall better experience.

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sacreoJul 15, 2016

It's not terrible, just lazy and uninspired. Just as many complained prior to release, it feels like something a bunch of marketers and businessmen came up with in hopes of riding the feminist wave to disguise how little effort went into theIt's not terrible, just lazy and uninspired. Just as many complained prior to release, it feels like something a bunch of marketers and businessmen came up with in hopes of riding the feminist wave to disguise how little effort went into the film itself.… Expand

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hosekishoJul 15, 2016

Ghostbusters 2016 doesn't understand what made the original special, and even fails to be entertaining on its own merits by constantly trying to emulate the original while failing. Wiig's and McCarthy's characters come across as blandGhostbusters 2016 doesn't understand what made the original special, and even fails to be entertaining on its own merits by constantly trying to emulate the original while failing. Wiig's and McCarthy's characters come across as bland compared to their usual roles. McKinnon's is annoyingly weird. Jones' character is a straight up loud racial stereotype. The only character that works most of the time is Hemsworth's, but it's not enough to save this movie. The plot weak and uninteresting, something that seemed to have been haphazardly thrown together for the movie rather than something crafted with care, so much so in fact that the movie's own self contained logic gets thrown to the wind at points. The original Ghostbusters made the implausible seem plausible, and took an absurd premise while playing it straight. Ghostbusters 2016 takes cartoonish characters and inserts them into a poorly written plot with lowest common denominator penis-vagina-fart-piss joke humor I'd be ashamed to show to my kid.

Verdict: This movie is neither worth a watch at the theaters or even an eventual rent. If you need Ghostbusters, stick to the original.… Expand

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blumpkinfanJul 15, 2016

The chemistry isn't there. The jokes aren't funny. The editing and pacing takes you out of the movie and makes everything feel rushed. You never feel settled in to the movie too well. I thought it was unfortunate that a comedy film starring 4The chemistry isn't there. The jokes aren't funny. The editing and pacing takes you out of the movie and makes everything feel rushed. You never feel settled in to the movie too well. I thought it was unfortunate that a comedy film starring 4 comedic talents needed a comic relief. Aren't they all the comic relief? It's a comedy! Getting a non-comedic actor to be the comic relief is a little telling. He was probably the funniest one, though.

This is worse than the Pink Panther remake. Comedies should NOT be remade.… Expand

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BlackFox81Jul 15, 2016

a remake/reboot no one asked for, this movie is utter garbage and suffers from bad acting,directing and writing. However it would make a good torture device just make someone watch it on a loop and youll get any info you need out of thema remake/reboot no one asked for, this movie is utter garbage and suffers from bad acting,directing and writing. However it would make a good torture device just make someone watch it on a loop and youll get any info you need out of them unless of course they kill them selves rather the suffer the garbage that is ghostbusters 2016… Expand

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scarh791Jul 15, 2016

I can't blame the four stars, they just wanted paychecks. Sometimes you can tell, but for the most part they try and you can tell they at least get along and have fun together. No one else does. They repeat the same beats as the originalI can't blame the four stars, they just wanted paychecks. Sometimes you can tell, but for the most part they try and you can tell they at least get along and have fun together. No one else does. They repeat the same beats as the original film to distraction, even bringing in embarrassing cameos. I feel terrible for Bill Murray even though I'm sure he requested what happens in his scene after they contractually forced him to appear. Aykroyd's cameo also jarred me and made me wish his character was in the film properly to send the new team off. The movie shoves the producers agenda down your throat at all times right up until the finale which is a giant "kicked in the nuts" joke. I left the theater feeling depressed and tired. No one was laughing. My friend insisted I had to go to the midnight showing because "no one else was." The theater was empty and silent most of the film. not a spoiler, but a joke about an "anti-Irish fence" is the only big laugh I remember and it was in the first five minutes. The problem is no other jokes feel written. All the other dialog was that meta, sarcastic sounding ad-libbing. Where someone says a baby word or something and everyone else blinks like "wut?" There's 2 HOURS OF THAT dressed up in shiny, cartoony effects that are flitting in and out in maximum irritating fashion. It was an endurance trial when all I wanted was to laugh. Now I'm just tired and annoyed.… Expand

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fitzfarseer40kJul 15, 2016

As much as I hate to say it - Ghostbusters was a disappointment. Apart from the absolutely incredible visual effects, which were stunning, it lacked all the wit, character, comedy, emotion and sharply written dialogue that make, not only theAs much as I hate to say it - Ghostbusters was a disappointment. Apart from the absolutely incredible visual effects, which were stunning, it lacked all the wit, character, comedy, emotion and sharply written dialogue that make, not only the original movies, but also the IDW comics, TV series (both Extreme and The Real) and the 2009 video game such a joy to consume.

As is the hipster thing to do at the moment -to paint anyone who doesn't like this film as a sexist- I can tell you I have no problem with a female cast, in fact it may interest you to know that my favourite Ghostbuster of all time is Kylie Griffin, a (shock) girl!! For those of you that don't know her or Eduardo, Roland or Garrett I suggest you save yourself a tenner and watch some Extreme Ghostbusters, a series that does what a multimillion dollar film couldn't - simultaneously pay homage and respect to the original iterations whilst further steering the franchise in new and interesting directions.

It's easy to say 'don't judge it based on what has come before', but if you didn't want it compared to things in the very same franchise simply don't call your movie Ghostbusters.

At the end of the day Ghostbusters 2016 is a hollow cash grab designed to prey on nostalgia just to make a quick buck. This is more Transformers than Mad Max.
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SKELETOR420Jul 15, 2016

This is what happens when you disregard a wonderful heritage and fill it full of brown notes. It's not a bad movie, but is about the worst thing you could imagine as a Ghostbusters reboot. At least Total Recall & Robocop TRIED to be coolThis is what happens when you disregard a wonderful heritage and fill it full of brown notes. It's not a bad movie, but is about the worst thing you could imagine as a Ghostbusters reboot. At least Total Recall & Robocop TRIED to be cool sci-fi action movies, this doesn't attempt anything other than being.… Expand

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ninekokiJul 15, 2016

People giving it 0 is a little too harsh imo. But the movie was legit bad. The joke was bad, 3 of the 4 leads were bad. The CGI was pure cringe at the end. And the the theater I went in was kinda empty.

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ReubenIsAGodJul 15, 2016

Sooooo I'm not really that big of a Ghostbusters fan. I really like the first one, but meh, not the biggest fan.

I didn't really expect anything from the film. Didn't really take notice or really watch any trailers or read anything aboutSooooo I'm not really that big of a Ghostbusters fan. I really like the first one, but meh, not the biggest fan.

I didn't really expect anything from the film. Didn't really take notice or really watch any trailers or read anything about the film. I just kinda saw that it was in theaters and decided to check it out.

Nothing in this film made me laugh I wasn't expecting much, but damn the film was boring. Its not like godawful or anything, but holy heck I just wanted to leave the theater because I was so bored and frustrated at how damn annoyingly irritatingly bland the humor was, and I love dry humor.

The characters are kind fun, I guess. Good chemistry. Also the cameos where kinda cool. But besides all that it wasn't anything special or really entertaining.

Action scenes where also pretty awesome. But yeah. The film has no substance and just feels bland.… Expand

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ClockworkSlaveJul 15, 2016

First things first, I've watched it and its mediocre at best, but knowing that they didn't even attempt to respect fans of the originals is what makes me dislike it more.

They have basically taken the Paul Feig formula that he hasFirst things first, I've watched it and its mediocre at best, but knowing that they didn't even attempt to respect fans of the originals is what makes me dislike it more.

They have basically taken the Paul Feig formula that he has established with the heat/spy and copy pasted Ghostbusters on top.
So instead of making a ghostbusters for fans, they made a ghostbusters for fans of Feig movies.
Imagine if they made a Spy sequel and instead of using PF/MM they got new actors/director and made it with a totally different tone and humor? tell me then if you would be upset as a fan wanting more of the same.
I have no problem with him making his films (i will never watch them) but ppl are entitled to enjoy what they like.
I wished they would have thought about what GB is first, then tried to make a good movie that fans would enjoy.
If it was good enough it would have found an audience, as well as pleasing existing fans.

The whole racial/misogynist angle Feig and co have been using as a deflection is a joke. maybe 1% are real trolls and misogynist, but they cant honestly believe the other 99% are all **** with no real concerns.
It annoys me the amount of disdain they had for real fans, why they felt they needed to stomp all over its legacy.
Look at SWFA, while it had some problems Abrams really had respect for the fans. They looked closely at the originals and cast the original actors while writing 'NEW' characters. The lead being a women was great and she fit the part, was no misogyny fan blow back. Its was a SW movie first and foremost.
Fans could see a genuine effort was made, and while there was gripes, it was nothing to do with Daisy Ridley being cast.

Bottom line, there is a PC SJW agenda in the media/hollywood at the moment (and gaming too)
And they will claim its because they're progressive, but being this heavy handed, smacks of twisting the knife and **** stirring.
If they genuinely had the best interests of female actors (all women in general) they would look to find the right people for each job, instead of shoehorning copy pasting.

Overall, they only have themselves to blame for the way the Internet has hit out at the clumsy way they handled everything.
Misogyny didn't make the GB trailer the most DV ever..........Colombia/Feig did.… Expand

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dimCreatureJul 15, 2016

Ghostbusters was a disaster. We're talkin' MiB II and Indiana Jones IV level quality. An hour and a half of weak gimmicks and rehashed jokes and embarrassing cameos. Standard firehose of sound effects and soundtrack. Jokes are overGhostbusters was a disaster. We're talkin' MiB II and Indiana Jones IV level quality. An hour and a half of weak gimmicks and rehashed jokes and embarrassing cameos. Standard firehose of sound effects and soundtrack. Jokes are over explained then quickly cut for punch, while feeling gleaned from Reddit's front page. Cartoonish texturing and color balancing. Most cringe worthy thing I've seen all year, and that's coming off Warcraft and BvS. Critics must be terrified of being black listed.… Expand

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blizzardblueJul 15, 2016

Really enjoyed it, it was a good time at the movies; the main cast do what they do best but was specially entertained by McKinnon and Hemsworth, I can see the former becoming a movie star in her own right.. This film is one of the best 3DReally enjoyed it, it was a good time at the movies; the main cast do what they do best but was specially entertained by McKinnon and Hemsworth, I can see the former becoming a movie star in her own right.. This film is one of the best 3D movies this year, in this case the 3D is not just a gimmick to get your extra few dollars, also probably the best rolling credits I've seen in a while, it kept the audience 'till they ended.… Expand

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hcliffedJul 15, 2016

Whereas the original's first 45 minutes are some of the funniest moments ever in cinema, the first hour of this slog was entirely NOT funny at all, unless you're a teenie bopper girl who actually believes Kristen Wiig is a decent actress andWhereas the original's first 45 minutes are some of the funniest moments ever in cinema, the first hour of this slog was entirely NOT funny at all, unless you're a teenie bopper girl who actually believes Kristen Wiig is a decent actress and that Melissa McCarthy is funny.

McKinnon and Jones are the best of the bunch, and they're typically in the background. This film used the cameos and the homages to the original to make it watchable, but it cannot stand on its own.

Hemsworth was downright annoying!

Thank goodness I was taken to this film as a treat, and I didn't have to spend a single penny on it. It's best to grab it as a rental, or skip it altogether.… Expand

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Wittendorf1986Jul 15, 2016

This movie is just terrible, how anyone can say it's good. The acting is just bad, few jokes are not bad, but cgi just terrible, directing is terrible, this insults original cast. Ghostbusters should of been left alone. Should not of been rebooted.

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PeteyFlipJul 15, 2016

I totally don't get all the hatred! I'm a long time fan of the originals and I watched all of "The Real Ghostbusters" cartoons growing up. I am probably one of the biggest Ghostbusters geeks born to man. You have to go in to the movie openI totally don't get all the hatred! I'm a long time fan of the originals and I watched all of "The Real Ghostbusters" cartoons growing up. I am probably one of the biggest Ghostbusters geeks born to man. You have to go in to the movie open minded and be ready for a new story. Obviously having some doubts and skepticism I went in wanting to be entertained and not looking for an exact sequel or reboot and I REALLY enjoyed it! I saw it in IMAX and the effects were awesome! The cast was totally loveable and super entertaining! I am really hoping for a sequel, I had a blast and think the girls knocked it out of the park!… Expand

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Grim9999Jul 15, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I reviewed this on IMDB too:

Don't listen to a lot of the professional critics on this one, I suspect some are happier as their wallets are a little heavier after giving this a 'good' review, while playing it safe to appease the crowds. But their lack of honesty then requires real viewers to be honest in their observations and write about it.

Some of the issues with this film:

- The Characters - They are often too over the top, especially Kate Mckinnon, she becomes very annoying very fast, like a 13 year old trying to be funny. Kristen Wiig plays it less goofy but her issue is she looks like she doesn't want to be here at all. Chris Hemsworth provided a few 'bright' spots but certainly not enough. Leslie Jones was OK when she was not yelling, but she does this too frequently, it feels like a stereotype.

- The Script/Jokes - Far too many rapid 'jokes', many miss and the standard is low throughout. Too many gross out, immature gags that often are just a cover for a lack of good writing.

- Excessive Noise, Color - This whole movie is very noisy, ugly and in your face, they didn't say you can get a free headache with the price of your ticket too.

- Reeks of a Feminazi Message - I love women, but I hate feminazis and the often hateful message they spread. Certain scenes are for sure geared towards this malicious group - such as the shooting the villain in the crotch, castration, to 'save the day', good message for kids there...

- Runtime - I was checking the time throughout, it is overlong and the pacing is off, too many needlessly long scenes.

Overall: The original Ghostbusters (and to an extent the OK Ghostbusters 2) had a subtle humour, this film is the opposite of that. Even if it wasn't a Ghostbusters film it still would be very bad, but to hijack the name of a great franchise to get your movie more popularity, that makes it worse.

I was almost tempted to ask for my money back at the cinema afterwards, but then I knew what I was getting into as the trailers were everywhere, so I didn't, I did this to myself.

--- So unless you too want to have the same feeling of being robbed after walking out of the cinema, I would highly recommend spending your hard earned money on another movie.… Expand

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LamontRaymondJul 15, 2016

The fault for the mediocrity of this film lies at the feet of the studio, the director, and the writing team. Why are we remaking Ghostbusters? The original holds up extremely well. Shall we do The Godfather next? Hollywood is really goingThe fault for the mediocrity of this film lies at the feet of the studio, the director, and the writing team. Why are we remaking Ghostbusters? The original holds up extremely well. Shall we do The Godfather next? Hollywood is really going weak in their risk-averse mentality. Wiig and McCarthy have proven their talent in all-female-led films such as the brilliant Bridesmaids, though McKinnon is a weaker link (never understood her appeal as a comedian). The fact that women were the stars of this film is NOT a problem. This movie was just boring, unoriginal, uninspired, and lacking in any kind of innovation. It had a few funny moments, but all the call-outs to the first film were distractions - made me want to watch that vastly superior film. This one simply lacked charm. Even the Ghostbusting equipment was ordinary - bland. There was such an opportunity there to make that stuff highly original, evolved - unique. Just a massive missed opportunity that really had nothing to do with gender.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeJul 15, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Ghostbusters is an insult to the hit original that inspired a sequel and a reboot. What you should do is don't answer the call, find whoever started the idea of this reboot, and bring it down to the ocean. These women are already fine in their own major-leading movies, but bringing them together to star in this Ghostbusters movie insults the original's main stars (At least some of them made a cameo in this film). For once this movie didn't even try to surprise me and it didn't even made me feel like I'm in the fun compared to the original. At least the original movie is filled of fun, unlike this wannabe-jolly reboot. Don't even bother watching it. Now I know what you might be thinking, "Why didn't you give this a 6?" Why, that's a very good question. Everything lovable about the original Ghostbusters are either cameos or got taken away from this movie like "Paper Mario: Sticker Star" except it's worse than that game. (The game scored a 5 by me.) Everyone is not as lovable as they seem to be in the original movie. At least just give men some respect, jeez, it's not like they must be dumb and uncomfortable throughout most of the movie. Having the most disliked trailer on YouTube, it's only a matter of time before this film gets flamed by a lot of users. Sorry, critics, you can't stop me from hating on it. Saving the world takes Melissa McCarthy, corny jokes, no respect, and a lot of fire. Come on, Paul Feig, you produced "The Peanuts Movie" and you gave us this? That's a big shame of you. Have at it, Paul Feig, and give us a new movie to watch that's great and watchable.… Expand

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