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007jamesbondJul 15, 2016

This movie is one of the worst movies I have ever seen! The jokes in this movie are soooo stupid, not to mention that every guy in this movie is portrayed as a n idiot!!!

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maggotplaysJul 17, 2016

It's not misogynistic to dislike a movie on its merits, or in this case, lack thereof. This film misses the mark on so many levels.

The jokes were bad, which is a huge disappointment considering the strength of the cast and a directorIt's not misogynistic to dislike a movie on its merits, or in this case, lack thereof. This film misses the mark on so many levels.

The jokes were bad, which is a huge disappointment considering the strength of the cast and a director whose previous work I've enjoyed pretty thoroughly. I can count the number of exceptions to this statement on one hand. The effects would have been better placed in a direct to disc Scooby Doo movie. It has none of the charm of the original, and doesn't even play by the rules that the franchise set, and were reiterated in the beginning of the film. It feels as if this is just yet another attempt at a cash grab by Sony.

Shame on Paul Feig for his whole "If you don't like it you're a woman hater" rants he went on when the trailers were released. No Paul, I didn't like it because you made a garbage film.… Expand

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TubeyJul 17, 2016

I feel dirty for several reasons after watching this. First, because by paying to watch it, I've contributed to this becoming a "thing" which will see sequel after sequel. Second, because I felt my intelligence insulted by the sheer stupidityI feel dirty for several reasons after watching this. First, because by paying to watch it, I've contributed to this becoming a "thing" which will see sequel after sequel. Second, because I felt my intelligence insulted by the sheer stupidity of the story and 'jokes', for want of a better word. And third - and most importantly - I now feel like I'll be made out to be a sexist for hating it, which is ridiculous.

Ghostbusters 2016 is an awful movie. It makes no attempt whatsoever to be coherent in its narrative, the jokes all misfire - I mean every single one of them, queef jokes included. The effects are straight out of Eddie Murphy's Haunted Mansion (for the uninitiated to that trainwreck of a movie, that means the effects are bad!) and it is a money-grubbing pander-fest from start to finish.

Most galling of all, the movie is out and out offensive. It's amazing to me that a movie that stood it's ground and called itself progressive, wanting to put women forward as strong role models in leading roles in movies... ends up giving the women here cookie cutter, dumb as a post characters that don't evolve or do anything meaningful throughout the entire thing. This is meant to be 'empowering' for women? Really? Is this what you girls want to hang up and go, "yeah, this is girl power!" Really?!?!

The men in the movie are portrayed as blithering idiots, and just exist to make sexist jokes out of. Not one character has any semblance of realism about them - not once did I think, "this is what a character would believably do in this situation." Not once.

It has none of the horror aspects of the originals in this movie series - in fact, apart from calling itself Ghostbusters, it has nothing whatsoever to do with the licence. This is a sketch show, dragged over an hour and a half, with amateur writing, direction and effects, which just completely misses the mark. It's just bad joke after bad joke - not once did it even raise a smirk; all it got out of me was a constant look of pure astonishment that a team largely made up of the one that brought us the excellent Bridesmaids can come up with pure diarrhea such as this.

Too many people pitched themselves to a political post with this one - too many people lambasted the bastardisation of a beloved franchise simply to make a feminist point, and conversely too many people lambasted men for being sexist pigs. The truth is both sides were wrong to do so; as this movie isn't worth the effort either way. This was a cynical cash grab, aiming to milk money out of feminists, who deserve much more effort and thought going into projects like this, so we can truly see progressive, strong movies and other media with well thought out and admirable female characters.

But I'm a sexist for thinking this, right? Give me a break... The short story on this - if you want to see a good movie, avoid this one like the plague.… Expand

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monkeyking95Jul 19, 2016

So we find ourselves with yet another utterly bland and 'by the numbers' re-boot which completely wastes a talented cast and bored me almost to death. There were a few chuckles but not enough for the price of a ticket. People who enjoy goodSo we find ourselves with yet another utterly bland and 'by the numbers' re-boot which completely wastes a talented cast and bored me almost to death. There were a few chuckles but not enough for the price of a ticket. People who enjoy good movies should avoid this.… Expand

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qwerty8883Jul 22, 2016

Fu*c*ng awful. There is a place in hell where this film is shown over and over again for sinners. Nearly every joke falls flat. Fart humor throughout, CGI overload and a complete rape of the original concept. I'd Rather rip out my own eyesFu*c*ng awful. There is a place in hell where this film is shown over and over again for sinners. Nearly every joke falls flat. Fart humor throughout, CGI overload and a complete rape of the original concept. I'd Rather rip out my own eyes whilst performing heart removal surgery on myself without anesthetic than sit through watching this pile of dung again.… Expand

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TheDorkElfJul 15, 2016

I really don't get it for all the controversy behind the film all the name-calling, the flame wars, and animosity on both sides of the "Social Justice" issue, this film is just plain mediocre. This isn't the worst remake I have ever seen orI really don't get it for all the controversy behind the film all the name-calling, the flame wars, and animosity on both sides of the "Social Justice" issue, this film is just plain mediocre. This isn't the worst remake I have ever seen or didn't anger me like Batman V Superman, but it was just a movie that didn't do much with itself or benefit the license it comes from at all. Sadly, the film's greatest stumbling block is the poorly written script, pointless cameos from original Ghostbuster cast, a really just awful and boring villain, and the fact it is trying to ape the success and nostalgia of the original movie. All female leads you feel do their best with this movie but a good deal of their performances seem stunted by weak material. Most of the males in the movie are either dumb, unhelpful or are just outright jerks. The special effects are a hit and miss with the CG not looking good in the slower parts of the film and actually being entertaining when the faster paced action was happening. I think the biggest offense that this film makes that it expects a sequel to come out of this movie and turn the original Ghostbusters" story into a trilogy of film, nice try Sony but you have yet another mediocre film under you belt. Better luck next time… Expand

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moviegenuisJul 17, 2016

Its like a bad snl parody of the ghostbusters, this should have been nothing more than a snl sketch. Its sexist and racist and has jokes that only 5 year olds can enjoy. It **** on the original movie and on its fans. The female cast was aIts like a bad snl parody of the ghostbusters, this should have been nothing more than a snl sketch. Its sexist and racist and has jokes that only 5 year olds can enjoy. It **** on the original movie and on its fans. The female cast was a good idea, but it was very poorly executed and the actors had nothing to work with. No reason for it to exist except to cash in on the name. This side of hollywood should never be funded!… Expand

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doug_quaidJul 17, 2016

The Good: the effects are pretty cool - the CG is layered, cloth, translucent skin, bones, particle effects and little glowy bits. There's a couple of kinda funny jokes, particularly in the intro.

The Bad: Most jokes, dialogue, locations,The Good: the effects are pretty cool - the CG is layered, cloth, translucent skin, bones, particle effects and little glowy bits. There's a couple of kinda funny jokes, particularly in the intro.

The Bad: Most jokes, dialogue, locations, gear, outfits, weapons, traps, ghosts and well... the plot is 80% recycled from the first movie. There's an awful lot of stereotyping going on, from a cookie-cutter villain to a dumb-as-rocks secretary doing his best Zoolander impression, to feel-good 'girl bonding' moments that feel straight out of Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. The entire concert and several other shots are clearly pieced together from green screen takes. The cameos with Ackroyd, Weaver and Murray, are... well unnecessary. You just sort of go 'holy **** I had no idea they were *that* old!'

The Ugly: I consider the original Ghostbusters to be one of the funniest movies made. It's painful watching highly skilled actresses with years of SNL, stand up and improv experience try desperately to do something, anything, with what is *really* bad writing. Bad writing means no foreshadowing, no figuring out the plot or backstory, no interesting, warm human connection moments, you stop caring about the characters, then the plot, then things really just start falling apart as you realize with no small amount of horror that you're watching Ghostbusters shake their butts to DMX's Up in Here.

I'm giving this movie a three. And that's being generous.… Expand

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kon4akJul 17, 2016

That whole movie is just a guide to how convert 144 million $ into the pile of sh*t. And a queef joke of course. Call me misogynistic but i found this kind of jokes is disgusting. If you laugh at this you have a serious mental problems.

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MachetegunJul 20, 2016

Horrible movie. Shallow jokes and story line. Save your money and go see something else. This movie shouldn't have been made, but since it was, I'd have to say the execution was horrible.

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exomanilaJul 20, 2016

Some things are better left untouched and this is one of them. Aside from the special effects which by modern day standards is nothing super spectacular it has neither the soul nor the charisma of it's predecessor. Even the younger generationSome things are better left untouched and this is one of them. Aside from the special effects which by modern day standards is nothing super spectacular it has neither the soul nor the charisma of it's predecessor. Even the younger generation found it so so. So sorry but it's a no for me.… Expand

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ZeceleJul 22, 2016

Stereotypes, Fart Jokes, Terrible Comedy plus for a film that aims to promote equality all the men in the film where shown to be stupid or cowardly. Much of the comedy will make you cringe throughout.

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NotoriousFraudJul 18, 2016

'Ghostbusters' or 'Ghostbusters: Answer The Call', directed by Paul Feig, is the absolute best example on how not to revive a dormant franchise. Out of all the recent franchise reboots from last summer's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' (a much better'Ghostbusters' or 'Ghostbusters: Answer The Call', directed by Paul Feig, is the absolute best example on how not to revive a dormant franchise. Out of all the recent franchise reboots from last summer's 'Mad Max: Fury Road' (a much better made "feminist" movie) to the belated sequel 'Independence Day: Resurgence', Sony's latest cinematic failure is not only the worst in the current trend of big budget reboots, it's also one of the most unfunny comedies I've ever seen. If you want to kill a franchise, have it be made by Sony.… Expand

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evilhippoJul 17, 2016

I cannot ever recall a movie with more product placements... not ever. Even some of the dialogue is essentially advertising. But the real problem is the script is uneven, the directing is artless, the pacing is poor, the special effects areI cannot ever recall a movie with more product placements... not ever. Even some of the dialogue is essentially advertising. But the real problem is the script is uneven, the directing is artless, the pacing is poor, the special effects are underwhelming, and the acting is by-the-numbers and stereotypical. This movie is not utterly horrible, but for the life of me I cannot think of anything *good* to say about it.… Expand

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chrisvbJul 20, 2016

I went into this movie being very hopeful. I was wrong to do that. It was bad. I honestly think I chuckled twice, total. No solid laughs at all. I would normally say wait for video, but honestly, wait till it's free on networkI went into this movie being very hopeful. I was wrong to do that. It was bad. I honestly think I chuckled twice, total. No solid laughs at all. I would normally say wait for video, but honestly, wait till it's free on network television. So bad...… Expand

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jprepo1Jul 20, 2016

Waste of a very talented cast with awful writing and directing. Don't fall for the virtue signaling politically correct critics, avoid this one. This should have been an awesome movie.

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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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FantastitchJul 17, 2016

Well then, I don't know why I believe any of the hype when I should have known better....... This movie had perhaps the worst comedic chemistry I have ever seen. Bad jokes, bad CGI, and an incoherent nonsensical plot. Don't even get meWell then, I don't know why I believe any of the hype when I should have known better....... This movie had perhaps the worst comedic chemistry I have ever seen. Bad jokes, bad CGI, and an incoherent nonsensical plot. Don't even get me started on the estrogen based man-hating which seethed from this movie like the ever present CGI fog in the ghost scenes. 0/10… Expand

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Unlimitedpowa2Aug 3, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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vreynauldJul 20, 2016

Having not seen the trailers that got massively downvoted, I went into the movie with a (mostly) open mind... Sadly, I walked out shaking my head. You'll undoubtedly read a lot of reviews about gender or other assorted things but here's theHaving not seen the trailers that got massively downvoted, I went into the movie with a (mostly) open mind... Sadly, I walked out shaking my head. You'll undoubtedly read a lot of reviews about gender or other assorted things but here's the reality of why this movie stinks: Instead of tying it to the continuity of the original movies, Feig opted to create a reboot and, in doing so, spends TOO MUCH TIME giving the audience the nostalgic "See, this really IS ghostbusters!" winks and nods. As a result, there's too much time spent trying to convince the audience that it's Ghostbusters rather than trying to craft a cohesive movie.

There are four quality comedians here (five if you include Hemsworth, who plays a comedic role really well) and yet there's practically zero chemistry between them. McCarthy is actually subdued from her normal boisterous self and is often left reciting little more than stereotypical dude-bro lines (or doing other stereotypical dude-bro things, like crotch thrusts). There is little to no character development, the characters themselves are extremely unbelieveable, Jones' character panders to racial stereotypes far more than Ernie Hudson EVER did in the originals. The plot is paper thin, the CGI is some of the most overused, easily identifiable nonsense since The Phantom Menace.

So much of this could have been avoided if, instead of a reboot, the story was told around the former crew (with or without Murray, who cares if his ego bothers anymore) finding successors to take over for them. Imagine a movie where Ray and Winston find Gilbert and Yates, and hire them to take over the business. Then those two would find the others and the movie could progress from there. That would have given the requisite character building AND eliminated the need for constant winks and nods to the audience about the old movies. Imagine McCarthy picking up an old 1984 proton pack and saying something like: "How did you not blow yourselves up?"

Instead, we got a crappy, play-it-safe, reboot that is lackluster in every respect of the word. Less than 24 hours since I saw it and I've already forgotten most of it. Save your money, wait for it to come out on TV. Not even on Blu-ray.… Expand

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Zidane_MinaJul 19, 2016

This movie is a failure, a shameless cashgrab, riding on the fame of a beloved franchise. Unfunny, clichè, over the top, filled with juvenile and lazy jokes, stereotypes... the amount of effort put into this is minimal. I dont even feel likeThis movie is a failure, a shameless cashgrab, riding on the fame of a beloved franchise. Unfunny, clichè, over the top, filled with juvenile and lazy jokes, stereotypes... the amount of effort put into this is minimal. I dont even feel like to sumarize all of the problems this thing has, for it has taken enough of my time already. Let it be know its totally OK to dislike this movie, for it is bad, and you shouldn't feel guiilty about it. The whole "you dont like it becaouse you're sexist" is the perfect alibi.… Expand

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StellenJul 23, 2016

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

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alcsteinJul 18, 2016

How many SNL cast members does it take to ruin a movie? Obviously 5. If you count just current cast members, just 2. Why does Hollywood continue to try to remake good movies or copy good movies? Pixels was another Sandler disaster of aHow many SNL cast members does it take to ruin a movie? Obviously 5. If you count just current cast members, just 2. Why does Hollywood continue to try to remake good movies or copy good movies? Pixels was another Sandler disaster of a Ghostbusters ripoff. Doesn't anyone on the west coast have an original idea? I guess not.… Expand

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sgy0003Jul 18, 2016

The film's only saving grace is good visuals. Other than that it fails from horrible acting, unfunny jokes, terrible casting, waste of Chris Hemsworth, crap plot, and boring personas of each ghostbusters members. I honestly think LastThe film's only saving grace is good visuals. Other than that it fails from horrible acting, unfunny jokes, terrible casting, waste of Chris Hemsworth, crap plot, and boring personas of each ghostbusters members. I honestly think Last Airbender did a better job in following it's source material… Expand

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CFirestormJul 18, 2016

I promised to give this movie a chance and regret it. It is exactly what it seemed from the trailer. Badly portrayed stereotypes, forced acting, and terrible effects. If you insist on seeing it to give it a chance, do yourself a favor: getI promised to give this movie a chance and regret it. It is exactly what it seemed from the trailer. Badly portrayed stereotypes, forced acting, and terrible effects. If you insist on seeing it to give it a chance, do yourself a favor: get drunk first.

The worst part is that the actors themselves are generally very funny. I like them. This movie, however, is a train wreck.… Expand

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alexkillsdieJul 21, 2016

Bad acting, bad CGI, bad plot, bad jokes, bad soundtrack, bad editing, and bad casting. I watched this film with an open mind, however by the end I was wishing I was a ghost... This is the worst film of 2016 by far and everyone involvedBad acting, bad CGI, bad plot, bad jokes, bad soundtrack, bad editing, and bad casting. I watched this film with an open mind, however by the end I was wishing I was a ghost... This is the worst film of 2016 by far and everyone involved should be thoroughly ashamed.… Expand

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roman_emperorJul 18, 2016

A sexist film from a cast and production that called people sexist for disliking their **** cartoony trailer. The critic reviews are clearly censored and bought by Sony. If you want to see this for free, just watch Saturday Night Live on television.

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Lizardking89Jul 21, 2016

The plot of this movie is that women kick ass and men are stupid.. Just pure crap. Stop with the reboots Hollywood and come up with some original concepts.

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ryancyrilJul 17, 2016

Full disclosure, I'm male. I wanted to see this movie because I really liked Bridesmaids and have enjoyed Kristen Wiig on SNL and in a few other things. I'm not attached to the original Ghostbusters, and I wasn't upset that the franchise wasFull disclosure, I'm male. I wanted to see this movie because I really liked Bridesmaids and have enjoyed Kristen Wiig on SNL and in a few other things. I'm not attached to the original Ghostbusters, and I wasn't upset that the franchise was re-booted with female leads. Overall I think I went in with an open mind.

It's just not good at all. In fact, it's terrible. The jokes were lame and just weren't funny. The story felt incredibly rushed and poorly thought out. The important moments aren't tied together at all. It was sloppily executed.

Save your time and money. There is nothing worth seeing.… Expand

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S173nc3dhush1Jul 17, 2016

Ghostbusters was an odd experience to say the least. I was the only one in the theater, didn't laugh once, though did have minor grins or chuckles a few times mostly because of Kate McKinnon's character. To be honest, I feel bad for anyoneGhostbusters was an odd experience to say the least. I was the only one in the theater, didn't laugh once, though did have minor grins or chuckles a few times mostly because of Kate McKinnon's character. To be honest, I feel bad for anyone who is a fan of the director or any of the actresses. Because this movie was an example of how good talent can't save a terrible script, especially not when they force it or at times are abrasive.

Strangely, it's not all terrible, yet it's also not good. It really is just a really average movie. A few neat moments here or there that I wish would have accumulated to something awesome!

I'd have to say, my best description of the film is, as if you went to a Stand Up routine and the comedian kept telling jokes without a punchline, turning into one really long awkward set. Then s/he just walked off the stage without reaching any punchlines. But, he did this all while random **** happened around him to try and distract you or get a laugh out of you, in an attempt to distract off the fact that there is no punchlines...

One thing I figured out really quickly though, is that it's obviously a communal or event film, best viewed or seen with people who may enjoy it...

Laughter is often contagious, I'm sure if I didn't get "private" showing, being the only one in the theater, some of the stuff that didn't land at all might have made me at least laugh via the spread of someone else's enjoyment. But, unfortunately for me, the jokes just like in the trailer, didn't work at all, they all fell flat.

But this wasn't restricted to the jokes for me, the rest of the movies writing & character portrayals also fell flat for me...

The movie did show promise, in that the most genuine of moments were when the Ghostbusters were together doing their thing. But unfortunately, it took the whole movie for that to become charming. As the most engaging part of the movie was the credits. Seriously, the riffs during the credits of them now established as Ghostbusters were amazing. That's the movie I wanted to see...

It is a bit more spastic in what's promising and what isn't through out the film, struggling to get it's footing there were a few moments where I almost got up and walked out of the movie actually, because I was that bored with it and the movie takes almost an entire 75 minutes to actually accumulate into something, to set up premises, characters, etc. But, as it does so it sometimes has some charming moments, which kept me at least engaged waiting for the other shoe to drop be it a positive or negative drop...

Even though, it was a rough movie to watch and I didn't always enjoy my time watching it, it showed promise.

I actually, crazy as it may sound, want a sequel. Now that the kinks are out. I feel like, if the movie was more competently written (including some valid satire as the director already was involved in an amazing satire film via Spy), the characters were given real character arc's, and they designed a story where the characters feel more invested in what's happening and get more genuine moments together. It could be the most amazing thing...

But it's because of that lack of real satire and sincere feeling characters, that really creates most of the flaws the movie has. Spinning it's wheels most the movie. IF it weren't for those flaws, the movie would feel like much more than a Merchandise selling vessel. Because in the end, that's really what it boils down to. Everything can be connected back to that in some way, shape or form. Creating the forced, abrupt, abrasive attempt at comedy that this film actually is. Even though there is some fun to be had, in the smaller moments and the target market for the film is a bit wonky as well as the tone, feeling like it's target is families, even though the dialogue is not at all that family friendly...

Ultimately, the problems with the film are things that could have been easily prevented, fixed, or that would have benefited from a clearer focus rather than forcing it and I feel as though a sequel would do great; if they capture what worked and are aware of those mistakes.… Expand

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FreemanBJul 19, 2016

This movie is a disappointment for what it stands for. The artistic qualities are mediocre at best and the jokes are second hand. I don't blame the actresses for their performance, I blame the director for going ahead with a trainwreck of aThis movie is a disappointment for what it stands for. The artistic qualities are mediocre at best and the jokes are second hand. I don't blame the actresses for their performance, I blame the director for going ahead with a trainwreck of a movie with an unoriginal script. And yes, the movie is racist and sexist despite having a full women cast. Who could've imagined that?!… Expand

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wowmoviesRlifeJul 18, 2016

Um, where is the line for refunds? Personally i think that people should be paid a salary to watch this and not the other way round. Sony, please get your head out of your ass and stop making movies that are just path. I mean i went in withUm, where is the line for refunds? Personally i think that people should be paid a salary to watch this and not the other way round. Sony, please get your head out of your ass and stop making movies that are just path. I mean i went in with an open mind, but; none of the jokes were funny, the acting was terrible i mean i have seen better grade 4 productions from school kids. What was the story? was there one? Was there even a script? or was this just an attempt to appease people that say that there aren't enough women in leads?… Expand

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GoreministerJul 18, 2016

A slap in the face for all, who loved the original movie from 1984. NOTHING, I reapeat...NOTHING of the charme, the suspence and the lovable characters remained. It´s only a goofy, bad acted movie. Too bad, it could have been so good, butA slap in the face for all, who loved the original movie from 1984. NOTHING, I reapeat...NOTHING of the charme, the suspence and the lovable characters remained. It´s only a goofy, bad acted movie. Too bad, it could have been so good, but they blew it completely...… Expand

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BarnyJul 23, 2016

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

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

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

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

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vgmkyleJul 18, 2016

Yeah, I think Sony paid the critics to even get a 60. This movie isn't funny, but tries very hard to be. Ugh... I don't even wanna talk about it. I guess most people hate it anyway and they should.

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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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Ryan_ParkinsonJul 16, 2016

This is a reboot desperate to stand on its own two feet without actually making any attempt to truly progress the franchise. It does a lot of things; some good, some bad, most outright bizarre, and in the end is completely forgettable.

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PapaEmeritusJul 15, 2016

I didn't care it was an all female cast or not. I just wanted to see a good Ghostbusters movie. Well, this isn't a good Ghostbusters movie. At best it is just okay. I can't believe after all these years someone couldn't write a solid newI didn't care it was an all female cast or not. I just wanted to see a good Ghostbusters movie. Well, this isn't a good Ghostbusters movie. At best it is just okay. I can't believe after all these years someone couldn't write a solid new Ghostbusters script. The sad thing is that someone probably did write a good one but , since Hollywood big wigs really don't have a clue what is good or not, it was probably passed on.… 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FargoUTJul 15, 2016

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A decent, good-not-great sequel to the beloved 80s film, this makes plenty of references to the original (too many, actually). Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon steal the film, while Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy mostly play it straight. I like Chris Hemsworth but feel his character is too cartoonish and doesn't mix well with the rest of the cast. This plays more comedic and light-hearted than the original two did, and the tonal inconsistency will really prevent this from being remembered like the original is today. The visual effects are pretty impressive, especially in 3D, and the neon colors of the ghosts is quite lovely to behold. Hardly the trainwreck everyone was expecting, go see it for Jones and McKinnon, both of whom are hilarious. The ending of the film is the worst part of the film, pulling one of those "reset" conclusions that makes the climactic battle seem exceptionally dull and pointless.… Expand

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123456burnJul 16, 2016

Best summer big budget film so far this year. And no I dont watch cartoons. I also ignore obvious attempts to slander other users while a string of zero grade reviews to do it. Its childish and reserved for people that should stick toBest summer big budget film so far this year. And no I dont watch cartoons. I also ignore obvious attempts to slander other users while a string of zero grade reviews to do it. Its childish and reserved for people that should stick to watching cartoons.

I thought acting here was good. The story was loose and didnt feel constrained with too much exposition. The graphics - call them scooby doo if you like kids films, but they worked just fine. NICE one liners. And maybe there was some humor directed at men but guess what. Im a guy and I found the jabs funny cauae im not an over sensitive boy on an internet rampage.… Expand

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blisterronJul 16, 2016

OK Im a guy giving a movie review about Ghostbuster and I dont care about all the back & forth between the haters that never went to the movie vs women that said its was great no matter what. I HAD FUN. laughed a ton and yeah jokes againstOK Im a guy giving a movie review about Ghostbuster and I dont care about all the back & forth between the haters that never went to the movie vs women that said its was great no matter what. I HAD FUN. laughed a ton and yeah jokes against men? they were funny. it felt to me like they totally paid respect to the classic version - the sure as heck didnt turn their back on it. also think Kristen Wiig gets no respect. she's funny but can play it straight-up normal. i recommend.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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dogiiAug 11, 2016

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

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SchroederRockFeb 7, 2017

Far from perfect, the new Ghostbusters will not have the same appeal and adoration as the original movies. Still, considering I thought this was going to be an absolute abomination of a film, I was pleasantly-surprised with how fun andFar from perfect, the new Ghostbusters will not have the same appeal and adoration as the original movies. Still, considering I thought this was going to be an absolute abomination of a film, I was pleasantly-surprised with how fun and entertaining it was - even if it the fun and humor isn't consistent.… Expand

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JoeCoolMay 10, 2019

Why they made this movie is beyond me. It was bad, worse than just bad, it was really bad. It was ok like for the first 5 to 10 minutes, after that it's just all downhill if there ever was a hill to begin with. There is just nothing there, noWhy they made this movie is beyond me. It was bad, worse than just bad, it was really bad. It was ok like for the first 5 to 10 minutes, after that it's just all downhill if there ever was a hill to begin with. There is just nothing there, no chemistry between the actors, it's not even funny like ever, it's just a whole lot of fail and some special effects. Not a good thing for a comedy.… Expand

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WhatdoyouthinkSep 7, 2017

Hyper silly punch lines, and hyper silly characters. The movie tries too hard to be funny; it oversells every joke, and delivers as many jokes in a row as possible to get any to land. Like all of Kevin's scenes are a string of ten jokes, andHyper silly punch lines, and hyper silly characters. The movie tries too hard to be funny; it oversells every joke, and delivers as many jokes in a row as possible to get any to land. Like all of Kevin's scenes are a string of ten jokes, and one will be funny, but it is immediately overplayed by nine other groaner jokes. It is so hyper jokey, that nothing is allowed to marinate. I smiled a few times, but every time it turned into a mess of cut up jokes that would make me frown. Cringe humor and hyper-talking humor works in some movies and much of tv comedy, but it did not work in this movie. The moment you start to think this movie could get good, with a few cool looking ghosts, or when the intensity picks up, immediately they kill it with silliness; like they thought it would be funny to have Slimer and his girlfriend ghost, but the joke doesn't end and they totally force them into the plot. The characters of ghostbusters step out of situations just to make a
joke, and make you lose the immersion of the situation. Kate McKinnon's character Holzmann eating pringles part is not just annoying for the forced product placement, but for the complete lack of the character's immersion. She continues eating pringles as a ghost is projectile-attacking Kristen Wiig's character as if she were watching a baseball game. Yeah I know she is aloof, but no reaction to the actual jump scare. This happens the whole movie. The audience needs to be pulled in by the actors, but the characters would never stop talking for two seconds to allow the situation or their expressions to make us laugh. (Except I like Patti's reaction with the ghost on her back.) The gadgets like pk meters and portal devices all look like plastic Halloween toys, and i actually thought the movie would reveal that they were just toys, but no, they were supposed to be real science. Bill Murry's cameo is even super lame in this. I would have been so disappointed in this movie if I was not already expecting it to be bad. I hope they try again, maybe another reboot.… Expand

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ingentingJan 9, 2019

A very bad remake that has an awful script, screenplay and direction. The jokes are not funny and every single actor in the movie seem like they don't care.. and neither should you.

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DanielMagnaNov 15, 2018

Ghostbusters 2016 is an odd movie, it promise a lot of ghost action, but instead of that there is only one ghost caught before go to the last boss. One of the best thing about the original movie is how it worked as a blend of a true horrorGhostbusters 2016 is an odd movie, it promise a lot of ghost action, but instead of that there is only one ghost caught before go to the last boss. One of the best thing about the original movie is how it worked as a blend of a true horror movie and a comedy, while 2016 feels very awkward and rough. A ghostbuster reboot fails not because the main characters are women, but a weak script and a poor direction… Expand

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fruitylittlenutNov 1, 2021

after this movie i simply wished to no longer exist, i had heatstroke once? this movie was worse. i want my eyeballs simply gone. goodnight.

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MikefromAngusJun 30, 2018

this movie was a horror to watch! It was so bad! it was unfunny, unoriginal. avoid at all costs