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CriticAlmightyJul 17, 2016

I haven't laughed this hard since Steve Carell's "Get Smart". The improv in this film is as good as it gets. And callbacks to the original were a welcome treat. Go ahead, see this one in the theater and watch it to the final frame. You're welcome.

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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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britadamsJul 18, 2016

A lot of fun! The kids really enjoyed it and despite what some other reviewers seem to think, it was awesome to have a bunch of characters in the same movie that my daughters could look up to!

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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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invisibleinqueJul 18, 2016

I think it's great that all these people who were so staunchly against this movie are shelling out money to see it, given the amount of reviews it has! Shame no one here seemed to enjoy it as much as we did; our screening was packed andI think it's great that all these people who were so staunchly against this movie are shelling out money to see it, given the amount of reviews it has! Shame no one here seemed to enjoy it as much as we did; our screening was packed and shared several applause breaks!

Long and short of it is if you like Paul Feig's other films, you'll like this one. Similar character-driven humor. If you don't, this movie's not for you. Ladies had great chemistry, the cameos were a delight and I look forward to seeing it again.… Expand

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Mary805Jul 21, 2016

I loved this movie and hoped it would live up to the original, and it did. I especially loved Leslie Jones as I had not seen her in much before this. What a talent.

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mixedupman2000Jul 15, 2016

I would give this an 8 but to many people are under rating this just because they feel entitled to this franchise.
The reviews for this are like the river of hate filled slime from ghostbusters 2
I personally love the original movies andI would give this an 8 but to many people are under rating this just because they feel entitled to this franchise.
The reviews for this are like the river of hate filled slime from ghostbusters 2
I personally love the original movies and the cartoon series and this is a fine installment to the franchise.
I hope they can find enough encouragement to make a sequel.… Expand

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BtlarsJul 17, 2016

So much frickin hilarious. Feel sorry for all the grumpers who're getting mad about a movie that is pure fun with brilliant female comedians. I had a smile on my face the whole time. Watched the original Ghostbusters last night after watchingSo much frickin hilarious. Feel sorry for all the grumpers who're getting mad about a movie that is pure fun with brilliant female comedians. I had a smile on my face the whole time. Watched the original Ghostbusters last night after watching this one the night before... Maybe those that are calling it there favorite movie of all time should go back and watch it... it's pretty great, but a lot less funny than I remember it.… Expand

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angie70000000Jul 16, 2016

I loved 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 asI loved 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 sheros!

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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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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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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Dattwood7Jul 15, 2016

This is a great movie. Don't believe the haters. Cast is great, writing is great, it's even a little scary. And it's a fun movie for kids, too. I'd see it again.

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KuvuplanJul 15, 2016

It was fun to watch, had interesting characters, and lots of jokes. It really was funny, and good. It had impossible expectations to meet from it's predecessor, but came close! Much better than the 1975 series and Ghostbusters II.

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gabriela_gironJul 15, 2016

i love ghostbusters 2016, this movie its just so amazing, i knew from the beginnig this movie was going to be awesome, i mean come on you have an incredible cast the queen of comedy MELISSA MCCARTHY the hilarious KRISTEN WIIG the fireballi love ghostbusters 2016, this movie its just so amazing, i knew from the beginnig this movie was going to be awesome, i mean come on you have an incredible cast the queen of comedy MELISSA MCCARTHY the hilarious KRISTEN WIIG the fireball LESLIE JONES and the dynamite KATE MCKINNON and lets not forget the genius director PAUL FEIG and BTW they and the movie have the endorsement of the original cast of 1984 they loved it and a think this movie has a great story, awesome characters, amazing effects, hilarious and non stopping laughs and i really had great time watching it .… Expand

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JerekJul 16, 2016

Ignore the (largely confected) hate-fest around this movie. It's wonderful, with a great cast, terrific FX, lovely cameos from five of the original cast, some gorgeous little references to the original novie and lots of laugh-out-loudIgnore the (largely confected) hate-fest around this movie. It's wonderful, with a great cast, terrific FX, lovely cameos from five of the original cast, some gorgeous little references to the original novie and lots of laugh-out-loud moments. The original movie(s) have been in my top ten movies ever since I saw them as a teenager, and this remake is a worthy addition to the canon. It manages to be very respectful to its much-loved 'parent' as well as a terrific popcorn movie in it's own right. Here's hoping for a sequel!… Expand

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softscrubJul 16, 2016

I enjoyed it all the way through, more fun than i thought it would be. And I would totally see it again. Thats my review. And thats the only justification I need to score a movie a ten (that plus the actress Kate something; shes fantastic) II enjoyed it all the way through, more fun than i thought it would be. And I would totally see it again. Thats my review. And thats the only justification I need to score a movie a ten (that plus the actress Kate something; shes fantastic) I dont comment on editing, or writing, becaue I have no idea what to look for.

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404040Jul 16, 2016

Had a blast! This review is partly based on the reactions of my two little girls, who were amped up to see this . And they were not dissapointed. Ghostbusters is now theyre favorite movie. So happy :)

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FullOfGraceJul 16, 2016

Best summer movie hands down. At least as far as b!ockbusters. And stay past the credits. Theres a little something extra at the end? Would i see this movie again? Nope. But then again, I only saw the original once.

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pwanchJul 16, 2016

I really enjoyed this movie. It pays homage to the original (not counting the second movie because that was absolutely terrible) while being able to stand on its own. It was funny, the fight scenes were badass and I even got scared at times.I really enjoyed this movie. It pays homage to the original (not counting the second movie because that was absolutely terrible) while being able to stand on its own. It was funny, the fight scenes were badass and I even got scared at times. Each of the ghostbusters were emotionally complex and had distinct personalities and I enjoyed seeing their dynamic on screen. All in all this reboot fit the spirit of the series in "dumb fun".

I also assume that about 99.99% of the negative reviews haven't even seen the movie, could be effectively tossed out, and are only rating it bad because its popular to do so.… Expand

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dream-kingJul 16, 2016

I watched it. It was a lot of fun. The fan service/homage to the first movie was quality for the most part, and probably too much of it was done, but it didn't distract from the entertainment experience. It's not The Bicycle Thief. It's notI watched it. It was a lot of fun. The fan service/homage to the first movie was quality for the most part, and probably too much of it was done, but it didn't distract from the entertainment experience. It's not The Bicycle Thief. It's not even Sex Lies and Videotape. But it was worthwhile and fun summer movie, especially to watch characters in a movie just be characters in a movie who just happen to be women.… Expand

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TTReviewsJul 16, 2016

I didn't expect to find Ghostbusters to be my humor at all but I was pleasantly surprised. I'd totally see it in theaters again and I'm not one for rewatching them at box office price ever.

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ArachamJul 16, 2016

A surprising number of the 0-2 point reviews remind me of a certain character in this film... that said:

I never see a movie on opening weekend, ever. For this movie I made an exception and I was not disappointed. This movie had everyA surprising number of the 0-2 point reviews remind me of a certain character in this film... that said:

I never see a movie on opening weekend, ever. For this movie I made an exception and I was not disappointed.

This movie had every member of our group in hysterics the entire way through. If you're looking for a film with the right peppering of subtle callbacks to the original, yet entirely its own movie, this is it.

This is a more coherent telling of the Ghostbusters story than the original, with a dynamite cast and an excellent script. Go see it, you won't be disappointed.… Expand

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nyxe12345Jul 16, 2016

Movie was awesome! I keep hearing people claim that their theaters were empty and no one laughed, but nearly every seat was filled at the showing I went to and it was filled with laughter. I loved seeing strong, intelligent women as the leadsMovie was awesome! I keep hearing people claim that their theaters were empty and no one laughed, but nearly every seat was filled at the showing I went to and it was filled with laughter. I loved seeing strong, intelligent women as the leads of the movie, because a movie with this many female leads is hard to come by. Hope there's a sequel!… Expand

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natasha1522Jul 17, 2016

The cast are amazing and work together perfectly. So funny and truly entertaining. so great getting to see women kick butt. Loved the cameos. Seen it twice already going to see it many more times.

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ironferJul 17, 2016

I went in with no expectations, and came out of the theater loving it! I haven't laughed out loud like that in a long time with a movie. The characters are great and relatable, and the effects reminded me so much of the original movie. II went in with no expectations, and came out of the theater loving it! I haven't laughed out loud like that in a long time with a movie. The characters are great and relatable, and the effects reminded me so much of the original movie. I honestly recommend this movie, I might go and see it again just to catch things that i might have missed… Expand

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TomatilastJul 17, 2016

Funny, goofy, and great to take preteens to, and it made for a fun adult date night as well. There are a lot of fanboy haters ripping on this movie and artificially driving down online reviews, but they're **** an old movie and clearlyFunny, goofy, and great to take preteens to, and it made for a fun adult date night as well. There are a lot of fanboy haters ripping on this movie and artificially driving down online reviews, but they're **** an old movie and clearly weren't in the theater filled with laughter I was sitting in. Ghostbusters brought the clever, self-aware humor of Bridesmaids into an action comedy that left me laughing the whole way through, with actors having an awesome time and an ensemble cast with good chemistry… Expand

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CerebralClownJul 17, 2016

It was fantastic!! There were parts that made me really jump from fright and parts that made me cheer. If you loved the first one and truly loved them, then this will take you right back to the first time you saw it in theaters. So manyIt was fantastic!! There were parts that made me really jump from fright and parts that made me cheer. If you loved the first one and truly loved them, then this will take you right back to the first time you saw it in theaters. So many things they did right with the original, they did right with this one and made it even better! The things they did badly with the original were left out of this one and it was a relief that left nothing but good feelings afterwards. I'm still smiling. I'll be buying it for home viewing as well as soon as possible!… Expand

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TheCatTribeJul 18, 2016

Contrary to the haters who either went to this movie planning to hate or have just reviewed it without seeing, this is a great re-make. No wonder the cast of the original have given it a whole-hearted endorsement. The female Ghostbusters areContrary to the haters who either went to this movie planning to hate or have just reviewed it without seeing, this is a great re-make. No wonder the cast of the original have given it a whole-hearted endorsement. The female Ghostbusters are surprisingly a comedic improvement over the original!! The four stars are simply hilarious throughout the movie, bringing great talent and comedy chops to each role. The story is entertaining and engaging. The special effects are superb. It is a fun ride from start to finish.

Things some might not notice are the way that the body shapes of characters are never the subject of jokes or ridicule. Also, the plot involves a Indian burial ground theme that is based on real-life Native burial ground and does not diminish or stereotype Native Americans or their "ghosts."

I went to this movie with an open mind. Sometimes films you think should be great simply are not. This movie is great. And, although I assume some are genuine, I take many of the negative reviews with a grain of salt. I note that many who give bad reviews (1) recycle the same lines as other bad reviews and (2) object to the "political agenda" of having women as the stars. To me these are red flags that the reviews aren't worth the time to read them. Go see this movie and enjoy yourself!… Expand

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tripleweeJul 18, 2016

I heard a lot of crap about the new Ghostbusters movie, so I decided I would go into it with an open mind. It made me laugh, smile, and really got me with some jump scares. Overall, it was a great movie. I don't care if it's a remake. II heard a lot of crap about the new Ghostbusters movie, so I decided I would go into it with an open mind. It made me laugh, smile, and really got me with some jump scares. Overall, it was a great movie. I don't care if it's a remake. I didn't use that as a basis for my review. If you go into something with prior expectations, then it's going to be complete crap. Most of the people who rate this as 0 or bad are stuck chasing the past; trying to go back in time. But we can't go back to a time when that movie was super cool and a hit. The "professional" metacritic score is only -7 compared to the original. They tried so hard to give it the look the original had, that they had to hold back some of the effects that we are capable of today unlike the original. The kids in the theater I saw it at had a blast. Those kids... they're you. They are the little kid that saw the original in the trailer with such an open mind full of wonder and excitement. They were screaming and laughing like crazy. The original cast members even made some appearances, so to complain that they weren't in the movie shows you that that person clearly didn't give the movie a chance. I loved the strong performance by the ladies too. It wasn't too girly and cliche that showed a man was writing their characters based off of what he THINKS he knows about women. It was written by a man and woman, so the characters were real. Women in science are often overly sexualized or masculine, but the women I saw will definitely be a strong influence of the future generation of girls in STEM jobs. Chris Hemsworth's character was a little over the top dumb, but it's a comedy! I loved the movie. I didn't want to be the stereotypical girl and like it, but I can't stop myself from wanting to watch it again and again.… Expand

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FatherCriticalJul 18, 2016

Okay. A serious review. The Ghostbusters reboot is a good movie. it`s not going to ruin your childhood memories, it can`t, it`s just a movie. That being said it is a good movie. Could it have been better, possibly. A lot of time was spentOkay. A serious review. The Ghostbusters reboot is a good movie. it`s not going to ruin your childhood memories, it can`t, it`s just a movie. That being said it is a good movie. Could it have been better, possibly. A lot of time was spent setting up the creating of the toys. The villain was not bad but could have been better and the climax of the movie could have been better, however these problems could be said about all the ghostbuster movies. Some movies say that it hates on men. No it does not. It does not portray men in a positive light, but with the exception of the Ghostbusters, it doesn`t paint women in a positive light either.
The problem is that there isn`t a Dana or Rick Moranis in the movie. So everyone not a ghostbuster is initial a sceptic or out to get them, thus people believe it is painting a negative image. Hey its a comedy, nuff said.
Don`t listen to those losers who have rated the movie a Zero without ever having seen it. Go judge for yourself. I did and I liked it!
Go see you won`t be sorry.… Expand

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karenboyceJul 19, 2016

This is a very funny film and then scary in parts. I took my 12 year old daughter and her friends and they loved it. Most didn't know the original (mine did!) so comparisons just don't matter. We all loved it.

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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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Sphinx347Jul 21, 2016

I loved this movie more than the original. the characters, story, plot, and everything about it was great. I liked it more than Ghostbusters 2 and that is saying a lot because I love that move too. I loved that they dedicated it to HaroldI loved this movie more than the original. the characters, story, plot, and everything about it was great. I liked it more than Ghostbusters 2 and that is saying a lot because I love that move too. I loved that they dedicated it to Harold Ramis and loved the hint at the next possible movie!!! I loved that almost the whole original cast made cameos. R.I.P. Harold Ramis. The Ghosts were amazing!!… Expand

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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maxhuangAug 14, 2016

so good
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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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ColbertOct 4, 2016

GHOSTDUMPERS takes a well loved franchise and craps all over it. If the originals didn't exist then this would be an ok kids movie Disney would be proud of. I think Bill Murray insisted his character be killed so he wouldn't have to soilGHOSTDUMPERS takes a well loved franchise and craps all over it. If the originals didn't exist then this would be an ok kids movie Disney would be proud of. I think Bill Murray insisted his character be killed so he wouldn't have to soil himself again by getting involved in any future GHOSTURINATOR movies. If you wanted GHOSTBUSTERS 3 go play or youtube the Ghostbusters 2009 game. It's got the original cast including Harold Ramis. RIP Ghostbusters.… Expand

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Movielover2400Nov 6, 2016

I loved this movie!! It was funny and has awesome effects. The cast was perfectly picked and it was worth buying. I hope they make another one! The only down side was I know that women get shown as dumb and only wanting to look good inI loved this movie!! It was funny and has awesome effects. The cast was perfectly picked and it was worth buying. I hope they make another one! The only down side was I know that women get shown as dumb and only wanting to look good in movies, but i felt like the guy was a little too dumb. It was funny though and he had a good time playing the role. It would have been fun to play coming from a stage actress opinion. in all i couldn't be happier with the results.… Expand

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jwoods044May 4, 2019

I skipped seeing this gem in theaters because of all the bad hype about it, a decision I wholeheartedly regret!

As with all Paul Feig’s films, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call is a laugh-out-loud experience with great action sequences that theI skipped seeing this gem in theaters because of all the bad hype about it, a decision I wholeheartedly regret!

As with all Paul Feig’s films, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call is a laugh-out-loud experience with great action sequences that the whole family can enjoy.

Some criticize the men as being "dumbed down" or purposefully rude/ignorant in this film, but they’re really on par with most of the bit characters in the original.

As someone who grew up with the original films, cartoons, and comics; I’m glad to say that this reboot is a refreshing take on the franchise that’ll leave you feeling nostalgic and wanting more. … 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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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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Mando44646Jul 21, 2016

This movie was fantastic. Very well done and very funny, while being respectful of the source material. I highly recommend it; you can't go wrong by seeing it.

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PipeCJul 22, 2016

The Film Most Controversial of The Year Scares, Entertains & Satisfies

I want to release my review - principally positive - of profane languages and emotions towards the haters, the only thing I will express would be: "Swallow your ownThe Film Most Controversial of The Year Scares, Entertains & Satisfies

I want to release my review - principally positive - of profane languages and emotions towards the haters, the only thing I will express would be: "Swallow your own sh_t, fu__ing haters". Now, let's start.

'Ghosts from Our Past' is titled the book written by Dr. Erin Gilbert and Dr. Abby Yates, in which establish how to identify and counteract a paranormal entity. The book is a failure and as a cliche of ' female buddy films ' take directions different. Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) works as a professor at Columbia University, while Abby continues to studying the paranormal with a peculiar engineer, Dr. Jillian Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon), However, ghosts from past will return to torment to Erin. She find out that Abby returned to publish the book in digital platforms such as Amazon without her consent, decides to reunite with her partner for remove from the network the stormy book that will possibly ruin her life. Abby accepts with only one condition: She guiding them to a museum in New York, where powerful supernatural forces have evidenced, this, the first venue for a series of conspiracies to will free all the vengeful spirits of the city. A very suggestive and promising initial plot that will impressed even the most skeptical with the best of a summer film.

We all remember with affection and nostalgia to supernatural comedy film released in 1984, directed and produced by Ivan Reitman, which left an indelible hallmark on the global pop culture and became a obliged reference for corporate films of today. Although, we are in the period of resume ideas (" Mad Max: Fury Road "-" Ben-Hur ") and apparently the productions of Hollywood is being obsolete, however, this not means that all reboots has been a fiasco. 1984 are gone, and new generations deserve to know the foundations for the comedy films, therefore, Paul Feig's "Ghostbusters" is a complete delight. The reboot offers some tributes to the original - it is obvious, they were inspired by it - but the atmosphere is different, team is different, the spirit is different, so it has to be assessed as a individual product, it not as the cheap copy that they have sold us detractors.

The relationship between the new team is palpitating, glorious and powerful; showing its hefty power in each frame. Which makes innovative and entertaining to progress of the film is not its screenplay itself, it is the analogy of its characters, the colossal and different attitudes of its protagonists, each one struggling to dominate, but it is nonviable to declare the winner, is like a frenzied crescendo. We have already seen the knowledge that McCarthy possesses for the comedy genre, with the comical film of last year "Spy", "Bridesmaids" of 2011 (directed by Feig), or even this year with "The Boss"; a woman with a so unique and bold humor that has become the humorous lady of the decade in the film world, I am a great admirer and outside the world praises her; with so much potential, it's no wonder her performance in her last movie, boundless guffaws. Kristen Wiig goes by the same road, and despite she is not stand out like Melissa, the duo plays of wonder and remain in place of beginning to end in the film, with their supernatural form of make laugh and also cry.

Rowan North (Neil Casey) plays a villain singularly strange. A guy inspired in the book of Abby and Erin that want to avenge of the world that called him weird, he is part of the heterogeneous mix developed around the film; his quality is proportional to the progress of the film - his final manifestations are fantastic, they will be a pleasant surprise for fans. North is also responsible for guiding Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones) to the team, an African American woman, who works in the subway of New York requests the help of the Ghostbusters for later inundates of laughs and exceptional moments to the audience. Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon) is the queen. She portrays a crazy engineer, with a couple of screws loose but with strengths and well represented in the corresponding scenes. Perfect and ideal complement to the team, it is not the silly addition says absurd and irritating comments, that role fell into the hands of another. Holtzman is the brain of the operation, constantly, makes improvements of her weapons, her technology and her defenses, a character special. Hemsworth has tried to venture into the comedy world, he had a small cameo the last year with "Vacation", but this time, he dared to be the sexy secretary of the 'Ghostbusters', Kevin, a young man with glasses without lens and with childish pants invades in the life of the quartet to fill of comments to some extent funny, but Feig knows how control it and do not exceed this resource until the end. Characters, creatures, ghosts and songs from the original are perfectly implemented by Feig and his team, something that fans will love of the original, I did it.

Special effects are unreal, obviously, but just enough to implant his own hallmark and his signature on each frame. Neon colors, rays and smoke, the new team annihilates to ghosts and adversities present in the story. Multiple cameos were used, but the less surprising and satisfactory was the of Bill Murray, who appeared in form of bitter person and without nothing of his humor of the initial, this was another character, but he could rethink his role.

Paul and his team have done an extravagant work, a puzzle meticulously armed which only falters in small and invisible aspects, nothing is superfluous nor badly worn, it is simply "Ghostbusters". I confess, when I heard the emblem song the franchise felt nostalgia, but after seeing the final result, I say with confidence: "It was worth". 1984 has its own, but 2016 screams perfection. Beyond of the purpose of the film (Entertainment), the extension of the film and especially the end after the credits is a clear analogy to the revocation of the female voice in a misogynist and discriminatory world , the girls say: "we have achieved it" and successfully, they have achieved it with honors.… Expand

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cheroldOct 27, 2016

Really funny movie with great performances from MacKinnon and Jones, although the others are a bit muted. Solid special effects, decent story. Overall I recall enjoying this as much as I enjoyed the original when I watched it a quarter of aReally funny movie with great performances from MacKinnon and Jones, although the others are a bit muted. Solid special effects, decent story. Overall I recall enjoying this as much as I enjoyed the original when I watched it a quarter of a century ago. It's a shame a trolling internet campaign ruined its user ratings and killed the chance of a sequel.… 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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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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AZVWJul 15, 2016

Paul Fieg & his cast of women, didn't destroy my childhood. Great homage to the classic original. The pacing is perfect, like the original. Building to an fun visual ghostly climax. See it in 3D if you can.
For all the "Ghostbro" ignorantPaul Fieg & his cast of women, didn't destroy my childhood. Great homage to the classic original. The pacing is perfect, like the original. Building to an fun visual ghostly climax. See it in 3D if you can.
For all the "Ghostbro" ignorant haters, Ivan Reitman who Directed & Produced the original, is the Producer here too...
A new generation of Ghostbusters is here. Bring on the sequel. You know there will be.… Expand

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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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tiger9599Jul 16, 2016

5 stars! There is no fan bigger than I regarding the original 2 Ghostbuster movies. That said, the new movie is an absolute compliment to the originals.
I had hopes for it to be good but went in skeptical. I was very entertained and fell5 stars! There is no fan bigger than I regarding the original 2 Ghostbuster movies. That said, the new movie is an absolute compliment to the originals.
I had hopes for it to be good but went in skeptical. I was very entertained and fell deep into the movie. I loved the characters and the special effects were great.
I will see it again and buy a copy when available.
Don't listen to the bad reviews.
Go in, enjoy the fact it's a fun movie in the middle of a lot of terror in our present day lives.… Expand

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MarkCareyJul 16, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I thought the SNL cast members pulled off a very entertaining movie. It was a good and funny film, and I loved seeing these 4 funny SNL women play leading roles in what is usually male dominated casts in action roles movies. I especially liked Kristen and Melissa, but Jones, and McKinnon were great as well. I thought it was a great mix of pulling from the original, as well as adding new material and great special effects and some pretty scary ghosts in the subway. Don't pay attention to many of the negative reviews, they are probably people who think that any action movie must have males as leading roles. The small cameo roles by Murray and Aykroyd and Weaver were a nice touch. Go see this movie if you liked the first two Ghostbusters, you will not be disappointed!… Expand

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Dozer-21Jul 16, 2016

I LOVE paul feig movies. He did a great job with this remake. Funny as always. I know I might sound biased but hey, he hasnt let me down yet . Thought the CGI was great in 3D. Not a ton of people in my IMAX show but its expensive, so I getI LOVE paul feig movies. He did a great job with this remake. Funny as always. I know I might sound biased but hey, he hasnt let me down yet . Thought the CGI was great in 3D. Not a ton of people in my IMAX show but its expensive, so I get it. Anyways, probably the funniest movie of the year for me.… Expand

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Movie888Jul 16, 2016

The last X Men felt empty. Batman v Superman was WAY too serious and heavy. Warcraft was utter garbage. At least Ghostbusters was fun, which was probably why I enjoyed it more than I should have. Captain America was strong but I only had funThe last X Men felt empty. Batman v Superman was WAY too serious and heavy. Warcraft was utter garbage. At least Ghostbusters was fun, which was probably why I enjoyed it more than I should have. Captain America was strong but I only had fun for about fifteen minutes in the middle. GB was a solid comedy with action. Thats all I got. That, and my grade.… Expand

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dokyacapJul 17, 2016

It's very very awesome movie for ghostbusters franchise. hilarious, high-tech gadgets, and brilliant. I love story, CG, 3D technology especially all original casts in old ghostbusters come back to cameo. I lovin it!!

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Danlaw83Jul 17, 2016

The internet and Ghostbros are all wrong. This movie is amazing fun and the start of something bigger! Trying to compare anything to the original is a cop out. This movie does a great job in tribute to the original while at the same timeThe internet and Ghostbros are all wrong. This movie is amazing fun and the start of something bigger! Trying to compare anything to the original is a cop out. This movie does a great job in tribute to the original while at the same time standing alone. Nothing will beat the classic, but this is a good start to the reboot of the franchise. GO SEE GHOSTBUSTERS!… Expand

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amikulaJul 18, 2016

The comedy is great, with many laugh-out-loud moments. Funnier than the original in a lot of ways.

The plot isn't quite as good as the original, but way better than Ghostbusters 2. The original cast cameos are delightful. Overall,The comedy is great, with many laugh-out-loud moments. Funnier than the original in a lot of ways.

The plot isn't quite as good as the original, but way better than Ghostbusters 2. The original cast cameos are delightful.

Overall, highly recommended!… Expand

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crimsonhimeJul 19, 2016

I really enjoyed this movie!! The 3D wasn't worth the price but aside from that this movie was refreshing. Yes the original will always be better because it's a classic, but the way that the classic characters had minor cameos while allowingI really enjoyed this movie!! The 3D wasn't worth the price but aside from that this movie was refreshing. Yes the original will always be better because it's a classic, but the way that the classic characters had minor cameos while allowing the new characters to develop and really lead the show. I have heard that people felt that the special effects went too far but considering that this is suppose to be a sci-fi comedy I thought it was perfect. I really hope they continue on this trend of good re-releases (Star Trek, Star Wars) and give this movie a sequel using the criticism of users to improve the franchise.… 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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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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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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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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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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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!)
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ScatChefFeb 3, 2020

I really enjoyed this film. It had toilet humour and silly jokes and they got me every time. Also the blonde weird chic was hot AF

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preciouskikiJul 21, 2016

Funnier than I thought it would be. It's so silly that some folks are bashing this movie. There's no reason for the vitriol. It's your basic summer comedy. It's good for a few laughs, and the stars Kirsten Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, KateFunnier than I thought it would be. It's so silly that some folks are bashing this movie. There's no reason for the vitriol. It's your basic summer comedy. It's good for a few laughs, and the stars Kirsten Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones all do a good job. I haven't been a big fan of Leslie Jones (or anyone else, for that matter) so far on this season's Saturday Night Live, but I did like her in this movie, so it's probably just a matter of her needing better scripts than SNL provides. Most of the original stars of "Ghostbusters" make cameos in this movie, and that adds to the fun. Bill Murray appeared on a talk show and said all good things about how funny and talented the women are. Ignore the nasty commenters, and check out this movie. Is it the best comedy you will ever see? Probably not, but it's not bad. In fact, it's better than a lot of comedies I've seen in recent years.… Expand

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oildboy29Jul 16, 2016

I don't know why I went to see this movie; I already believed it would suck, yet I rushed out to watch it. Ghostbusters is a surprisingly solid and high entertaining movie; it's not perfect, but it's well worth watching.
Very funny movie,I don't know why I went to see this movie; I already believed it would suck, yet I rushed out to watch it. Ghostbusters is a surprisingly solid and high entertaining movie; it's not perfect, but it's well worth watching.
Very funny movie, with solid acting , and awesome special effects! I watched it in Imax 3D; the special effects takes full advantage of Imax 3D format to create a sort of hyper realism.… Expand

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SpangleJul 17, 2016

I really, really enjoyed Ghostbusters. It is not some brilliant film, but it is a great comedy. With very good comedic writing, Ghostbusters is funny from beginning to end and truly never lets up. Heck, I was laughing even during the creditsI really, really enjoyed Ghostbusters. It is not some brilliant film, but it is a great comedy. With very good comedic writing, Ghostbusters is funny from beginning to end and truly never lets up. Heck, I was laughing even during the credits and the post credits scene. The film is funny, through and through. The girls have great chemistry with one another and Kate McKinnon particularly is fantastic. Leslie Jones is no slouch, however, and is fantastic. I had low expectations for her since she is hit-and-miss for me, but she was phenomenally funny. All four have great timing, though they all kind of get overshadowed by Chris Hemsworth. His turn as the dumb bimbo of an assistant is terrific. Every word he says is hysterical and never failed to make me laugh. I was rolling in my chair with how funny some of it was. This film is a true joy to experience and is thoroughly funny. On top of this, the special effects were great. The ghost design was scary and light, while also looking quite cool. The gags with ghosts were also solid and very funny (especially during the final battle sequence). Additionally, I saw it in 3D and the 3D was fantastic. I rarely love 3D and think it makes a difference, but it absolutely was the case here. The 3D was great and, on one occasion, made me jump so bad. In short, I loved this. It was a great experience and it is sad that people were predetermined to hate it because it "is ruining their childhood" or is "anti-man, Paul Feig hates men and I hate feminism ahhh". Idiots. There are legitimate problems with the film, but few negative reviews actually rely on these and instead rely on perceived insults to men, none of which is the case. The villain is poorly done and the plot is certainly not fantastic, but neither really matter to me, because it is a comedy. It is supposed to be fun and boy oh boy is it ever fun. Go see Ghostbusters.… Expand

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eevilaliceJul 15, 2016

The new Ghostbusters is much better than the trailers make it seem: funnier and with great effects, an amazing cast and director. It stands on its own, and if they'd let it, more people would enjoy it if they left the original out of theThe new Ghostbusters is much better than the trailers make it seem: funnier and with great effects, an amazing cast and director. It stands on its own, and if they'd let it, more people would enjoy it if they left the original out of the discussion. You can be a fan of both. I was looking forward to MVP Kate McKinnon the most, which is saying something given the cast. The ladies have excellent chemistry, and the filmmakers are able to nod to the original in different ways without depending on it. I loved how the women functioned as a band of outsiders. It made me wish there'd been films with more women like this when I was young.… Expand

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gzayas91Aug 2, 2018

I enjoy this movie, I'm not huge fan of the Old Ghostbusters, but this was fun, good entertainment value this has. Better than the original.

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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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ardania22Jul 17, 2016

Ignore the haters, this movie is pretty damn entertaining. All four leads are incredibly funny and memorable characters, and I want a sequel just to spend more time with them. Chris Hemsworth is particularly entertaining as the dimwittedIgnore the haters, this movie is pretty damn entertaining. All four leads are incredibly funny and memorable characters, and I want a sequel just to spend more time with them. Chris Hemsworth is particularly entertaining as the dimwitted secretary. The action, when it comes around, is actually really well-shot and creative, and the 3D effects are taken full advantage of. Downsides include a villain with a better concept than execution, an awkward transition into the final showdown, and an over-reliance on body humor in the first half-hour. But the rest of the movie is really enjoyable, and I recommend it for a lazy summer evening… Expand

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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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supemoneylifeSep 23, 2016

After all the hate for this film i had read before I watched it I was expecting it to be far worse than it is. Its a shame they didnt make one with the original cast (Akroyd and Murray at least) as Ghostbusters but this new take on it is fineAfter all the hate for this film i had read before I watched it I was expecting it to be far worse than it is. Its a shame they didnt make one with the original cast (Akroyd and Murray at least) as Ghostbusters but this new take on it is fine and a fun family movie all the same. It certainly deserves a better score than 2.7!! Loads of references to the previous movies and great cameo roles from the old actors. I'm actually hoping they do a sequel :)… Expand

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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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FarhanFirozJul 15, 2016

Ghostbusters is definitely one of the better films of the summer.Great performances from the lead actresses with hilarious one-liners and pays homage to the original with its cameos and easter eggs. The 3rd act is highly entertaining withGhostbusters is definitely one of the better films of the summer.Great performances from the lead actresses with hilarious one-liners and pays homage to the original with its cameos and easter eggs. The 3rd act is highly entertaining with outstanding VFX and brought something new to this reboot franchise. Although the movie suffers from same old plot as the original and some jokes didn't land well.… 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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MacrovJul 15, 2016

For someone like me, who hasn't watched the first or second movies, I really enjoyed it. I obviously am not comparing this movie versus the original. However, as a comedy I thought it was quite funny. Go in expecting the humor to be kind ofFor someone like me, who hasn't watched the first or second movies, I really enjoyed it. I obviously am not comparing this movie versus the original. However, as a comedy I thought it was quite funny. Go in expecting the humor to be kind of childish and strange, and you will love it. The visual effects were nice. I thought the ghosts looked quite nice, and enjoyed the blueish hue that was given to them. The characters for the most part are legit. Holtzmann is easily my favorite. She definitely is the geekiest, strangest one in the movie, and does a good job selling a funny persona. Overall, an 8 out of 10. There isn't anything worthy of a 0. No, I don't think those people are sexist, but I just question what they are watching. There are some horrible movies out there, and this one isn't one of those. I personally enjoyed my time a heck of a lot more than something better reviewed like 10 Cloverfield Lane. But, that is just my personal opinion, and shows that not all people think alike.… Expand

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dogboyesqJul 17, 2016

More a comedy than the original, and often funnier. It's light fare, but very fun. I think kids will absolutely love it, and I look forward to the next offering, if it's in the cards. Thumbs up!

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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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CliffrootJul 22, 2016

Contrary to popular belief i personally thought the movie was a pretty good re-imagining of the original, sure it will never be as good but it was still a pretty great movie

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AsadarOct 12, 2016

So far, 2016 seems to be a very bad year for movies, but Ghostbuster, despite its deplorable marketing, is a good surprise. The movie is not perfect, but I had a good moment watching it. So why ask for more ? I still love the originalSo far, 2016 seems to be a very bad year for movies, but Ghostbuster, despite its deplorable marketing, is a good surprise. The movie is not perfect, but I had a good moment watching it. So why ask for more ? I still love the original movies, and I like this one too.

Nice and funny movie.… Expand

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Gooieduck1224Nov 17, 2016

i skipped watching this at the theater because of all the bad hype about it, which i regretted after watching online later. found the humor, though not as clever/subtle as the old movies, was more of a laugh-out-loud experience. alot ofi skipped watching this at the theater because of all the bad hype about it, which i regretted after watching online later. found the humor, though not as clever/subtle as the old movies, was more of a laugh-out-loud experience. alot of people criticized the men as being "dumbed down" or purposefully rude/ignorant, but other than Chris' part as the receptionist, they seemed about on par with most of the bit characters in the old movies. and since the receptionist in the old movies was exactly the brightest bulb either, the dumb receptionist theme was okay with me. also like the new ghost catching tools/weapons they made for the movie. all in all, worth adding to the end of my yearly ghostbusters marathons :)… Expand

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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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thejudekingJul 15, 2016

It was funny and had great special effects. I mean honestly, what more do you need? The entire cast is pretty great especially Chris Hemsworth as a pretty yet stupid secretary. I can't wait for the inevitable sequel.

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bkmelleyJul 15, 2016

I had a very good time watching this. I thought it was genuinely funny and would see it again. I was laughing, the rest of the audience was laughing, and it was a pretty packed theater for a 2 o'clock showing on a weekday. It was a good movie.

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JefffjonzeJul 16, 2016

This was okay. Not great and not a patch on 1 but as good if not better than 2. Holtzmann was a good character and Wiig was very likeable. Could have done with a better villain.

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The_ThornJul 16, 2016

I'm a die-hard fan of the original 'Ghostbusters'. I've seen it countless times and it remains one of my all-time favourite comedies. Having said that, I find the sequel lifeless and forgettable. Superfluous, even. I am absolutely notI'm a die-hard fan of the original 'Ghostbusters'. I've seen it countless times and it remains one of my all-time favourite comedies. Having said that, I find the sequel lifeless and forgettable. Superfluous, even. I am absolutely not indiscriminate.

And yet I liked Paul Feig's 'Ghostbusters'.

I really liked it.

Yes, the trailers were lame. Whoever cut them made me want to not see the movie; they really did not do the movie justice. In fact, most (not all) of the gags that fell flat in the trailer worked in their proper context. Even some of the reheated ones.

The cast was pretty good and they had an excellent dynamic. I was most pleasantly surprised by Melissa McCarthy, who isn't all shouty for once (think Ray without the naiveté), and Kate McKinnon, who plays a smart, creative, quirky and bad@$$ chick.

Yes, there are plenty of small bits that I could have done without, including the gimmicky arsenal, the product placement, some of the cameos, an over-the-top, action-heavy finale (as well as Hemsworth's part in it), amongst other things.

But I had a really good time. And, seriously, I would see more of Feig's 'Ghostbusters' if they made more. I would love to see where they take it from here, how the characters evolve, and how they develop the concept. Yes, I will see this one again.

I'd give it a 7.75 out of 10 (not quite an 8, but certainly better than average)… Expand

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misterbearJul 16, 2016

i felt a lot of love went into this film. i appreciated the nods to the original (i saw the first one when i was 12) while infusing the story with some fresh ideas. camaraderie between the main four characters was wonderful. i thinki felt a lot of love went into this film. i appreciated the nods to the original (i saw the first one when i was 12) while infusing the story with some fresh ideas. camaraderie between the main four characters was wonderful. i think ghostbusters belong in the 21st century as a remake, and Feig did the film justice.… Expand

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GTAYLORJul 16, 2016

FUNNY glad i saw it. No expectations. Ignored all the noise and just said Im gunna go and aee it for myself. Did i say it was FUNNY. I dont care who makes me laugh.

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mynameistakenJul 19, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So a friend and I went to see Ghostbusters last night. TL;DR version, it was fine and not a waste of money (that popcorn though... such a delicious salty ripoff). There was the standard geeky technobabble explanations of things, a lot of action, very good CGI, and while I felt the villain was a little weak the overall plot seemed solid enough.

I will preface the rest of this by saying... comedies aren't really my thing. I'm weird that way. Also, I will try to not spoil anything really, but there is probably some thematic spoiling going on in this. I'm bad with spoilers because I totally don't care about them, so I can miss them in my own comments... be warned.

As anyone who is on the internet and as seen anything about this movie knows there has been a lot of bad press. I'm willing to bet that a large majority of that bad press comes from people who haven't seen the movie, and are just going on their gut reaction to the fact that women are being cast in a reboot of the franchise.

The humor seemed solid to me. There was some physical stuff, which is totally in line for the original, and I can only think of a single fart joke as far as "gross out" type humor is concerned. I suppose the sliming that happens could fall in that category, but I put it more into the physical side... your millage may vary.

There were numerous little call backs to the previous movies which were all subtle enough that if you hadn't seen the old movies they just seemed like regular dialog, as opposed to weird inside jokes you won't get. Most of the old cast had cameos in the movie, Bill Murray as a debunker, Dan Aykroyd as a cab driver, Annie Potts as a hotel desk employee, Ernie Hudson as the uncle of Patty, Sigourny Weaver as Holtzmann's mentor, and the late Harold Ramis even makes an appearance as a bust that is outside Erin's office when the dean comes to talk to her about her tenure. Rick Moranis does not appear, but he's pretty much kept out of Hollywood since his wife died so that's no surprise.

Character wise Holtzman totally steals the show. To me it felt like the "main" characters were intended to be Kristen Wiig's Erin Gilbert and Melissa McCarthy's Abby Yates but Kate McKinnon as Jillian Holtzmann gets a ton of great lines, gets to be the total tech geek spilling out technobabble like a startrek engineer, and her big action scene in the later third of the movie was extremely well done and fun to watch. Also I'd like to not that while Patty isn't a scientist she is shown as smart and is the group's history geek, so she's not a one dimensional character. Oh and Thor's, I mean Chris Hemsworth's, Kevin is a total send up of the "pretty but dumb secretary" trope. And that is fine.

The villain, to me, was just.... I don't know how to describe it. He reminded me of the 3 geniuses from Buffy. He was creepy, and surely up to no good, but he didn't seem... scary, really. It wasn't a bad villain, exactly, but he felt a bit weak as an antagonist. Like, he would have been fine as an underling to a big bad, but as the main guy... shrug

So all in all, I thought it was a decent film. It entertained me, and that's all I ask of a movie.… Expand

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C-Dawg86Jul 20, 2016

Not sure I understand all the negative User Reviews. I feel people just hate the idea and are not giving the movie any shot. If you are on the fence, I would go to this movie. I thought it was a fun movie and light hearted. Way more likeNot sure I understand all the negative User Reviews. I feel people just hate the idea and are not giving the movie any shot. If you are on the fence, I would go to this movie. I thought it was a fun movie and light hearted. Way more like Ghostbusters 2 than the original, but I personally liked Ghostbusters 2. Third act is clearly rushed. Everyone in the theater seemed to like it and laughed a good amount. Definitely a movie I want to see again (but probably not in theaters).… 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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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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Tiber5Jan 17, 2017

The new Ghostbusters is a pretty funny movie, a goofy take on the goofy original that has some good laughs and a dopey yet absolutely scary and ghost-like story.

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caissaSep 28, 2016

I think this movie is based on a paradigm to revolutionize tradition approach to female category. We need to challenge the ghost of modernism by postmodern facing to some categories such as freedom, democracy, male/female and so on.

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