Ghostbusters
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: July 15, 2016
2.7
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 2157 Ratings
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Lucius_13Jan 20, 2017
this movie was a disgrace to Ghostbusters from all the annoying Queef jokes to the even more annoying wonton jokes and constant man shaming definitely avoid this one, the older Ghostbusters movies had jokes in them yes but they were morethis movie was a disgrace to Ghostbusters from all the annoying Queef jokes to the even more annoying wonton jokes and constant man shaming definitely avoid this one, the older Ghostbusters movies had jokes in them yes but they were more serious and the jokes were actually funny and not done at the expense of an entire gender I can't wait for the real Ghostbusters 3 next year its gonna kick this movies ass!… Expand
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ChuggintonzAug 6, 2016
This is genuinely a bad film. Its not funny (except for the cat joke). It has nothing to appeal to fans of the original. It has no 'nerd' appeal at all. Lets just try and consign this to history.
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NavinorAug 11, 2016
This movie is trying to adapt the feminist propaganda once more into our favourite genres. The trailer was bad, the movie is bad and even the feminist propaganda is bad.
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beaner02Aug 15, 2016
What a completely unwatchable piece of trash. Why can't Hollywood come up with something original? Most of these remakes are total junk, and this one was no exception.
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manwe7Oct 19, 2016
OK let me get this straight, Batman vs Superman got a 56 and this **** of a movie got a 60? Critics are **** stupid then and in know way should this movie got a 60. It should of got a 2!
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kalimahNov 6, 2016
EVERYTHING about this movie sucks. I was basically forced to watch it with a bunch of people. I heard how bad the reviews were and now I can see why. Nothing good comes out of this movie. Acting..SUCKS. Story....SUCKS. Visuals...SUCK.EVERYTHING about this movie sucks. I was basically forced to watch it with a bunch of people. I heard how bad the reviews were and now I can see why. Nothing good comes out of this movie. Acting..SUCKS. Story....SUCKS. Visuals...SUCK. I don't mind that it is an all female crew but why not do something completely different to set it apart from the original. Do not buy this movie.. better yet.... DO NOT EVEN RENT IT! GIVE YOUR MONEY TO ASPCA INSTEAD!… Expand
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dc127Nov 2, 2016
My fiancee and I got this movie from the library. We were watching it leading up to Halloween. We thought it would be kind of a fun way to be in the spirit. I knew there were very mixed reviews of the film so I went in with mixed expectationsMy fiancee and I got this movie from the library. We were watching it leading up to Halloween. We thought it would be kind of a fun way to be in the spirit. I knew there were very mixed reviews of the film so I went in with mixed expectations but an open mind. An hour into the film my fiancee suggested we turn the movie off and go get a drink instead. We finished the film two days later. She lamented that she would never get those two hours of her life back (the movie is much too long), and that the film was terrible. I completely agree with her.

There is talent in the film. I won't say there is a LOT of talent, but more than what this terrible script provided. The plot makes no sense even for a movie about ghosts. The antagonist has no actual motivation that makes any sense. The four leads seem incompetent in every way. Worst of all the film isn't funny. I meant at all. It was a slot to get through. On top of it they straight up troll the audience by having bits on anti-female themes (youtube comments and the main antagonist). The cameos by the original crew were forced and added nothing to the plot. Kate McKinnon as Holtzmann is just terrible. There group will just be walking, and there she is bopping around in the background, looking straight into the camera. She isn't funny, she is annoying. Reviews and articles praising Ghostbusters (and McKinnon in particular) must not have seen the film I (and most users) saw. Instead they are seeing a film filtered through social justice warrior lenses where the fact that the main characters are all women (and Holtzmann is gay according to the director) means more than the quality of the film. If the film spent more time, you know, working on a script and directing than fighting social media fires perhaps this wouldn't be the dumpster fire that it is.

Lets throw out a couple other tidbits. Leslie Jones's character seems like a racist stereotype. The only joke about Hemsworth (who is hilarious) is that he is hot but dumb. Would reviewers be ok if it was a super hot female who was a ditz? The double standards are astounding.… Expand
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AtotehZOct 12, 2016
A horrible remake with focus on all the wrong things. It thought it was cute.. it wasn't. If they had focused more on fleshing out a solid storyline instead of they themselves constantly pointing out that the genders are reversed(somethingA horrible remake with focus on all the wrong things. It thought it was cute.. it wasn't. If they had focused more on fleshing out a solid storyline instead of they themselves constantly pointing out that the genders are reversed(something most people knew before going in) they might've had a chance.

Only a deluded feminazi or a person who genuinely don't care what they're watching could enjoy this movie.… Expand
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AGKAug 23, 2016
Seriously. can we stop with these unoriginal and unnecessary remakes please? Also, and call me sexist if you want you lefties but I believe this is a desperate marketing scam to promote gender equality. That is NOT entertainment!
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LujhNov 15, 2016
This movie is : boring, useless, boring, useless and boring. The only funny thing is the dance. But if i wanna see people dancing i will watch a dance movie not Ghostbusters. What i can say more ? Boring.
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RalfbergsOct 1, 2016
I don't know. I liked it. Ok, I haven't seen the original, so maybe that's why I am not hating that much, but I still liked the movie. Maybe the original would be 10/10? Who knows. Of course, Hollywood does a lot of remakes and so on, but II don't know. I liked it. Ok, I haven't seen the original, so maybe that's why I am not hating that much, but I still liked the movie. Maybe the original would be 10/10? Who knows. Of course, Hollywood does a lot of remakes and so on, but I still think this was an okay movie and don't know why so many people are giving 0 1 or 2 here. I would understand mixed reviews, but why so low? I mean there are movies about nothing with no jokes at all and so on and get better reviews. Anyway, I rated this movie on it's own, not comparing to original. Because then why do you watch the remake if you love original so much?… Expand
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Betamax77Aug 29, 2016
I got to see this free, nobody should pay for this though..

After all the heat this movie got, the reviewers were too nice and PC to this junk so take about 30% off the score and you got the real quality. It's not atrocious but it's badI got to see this free, nobody should pay for this though..

After all the heat this movie got, the reviewers were too nice and PC to this junk so take about 30% off the score and you got the real quality. It's not atrocious but it's bad and forgettable. But now because this garbage you have to refer to the original as the -84 version which sucks.

Surprisingly the black woman's (Patty) most obnoxious scenes where in the trailer and she came across more tolerable than naggy voiced McCarthy (Abby). Only likable lead is Kristen Wiig's Erin though. Ironically the only chuckles came from the antics of male character Kevin, largely because of Chris Hemsworth's delivery. So the forced female angle didn't quite have the effect that they were shooting for.

Watch the original instead for a lesson how witty, subtle and brilliant comedy is done. It holds up!… Expand
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night4Oct 12, 2016
This movie is an insult to all movies ever made, and to all audiences everywhere. Anyone involved with the creation of this waste of time cash grab should immediately and permanently change careers.
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lordaeron1Nov 15, 2016
Most of the movie i was with this strange face like -__- ...
Movie jokes are waaay off and not funny. the idea of the movie is also not bright.
Ghost graphics look unreal and cartoony (even the old movies ghost looked better). some scenesMost of the movie i was with this strange face like -__- ...
Movie jokes are waaay off and not funny. the idea of the movie is also not bright.
Ghost graphics look unreal and cartoony (even the old movies ghost looked better).
some scenes just made me feel uncomfortable.

one of the worst movies i have ever saw.
recommending to avoid it like fire.… Expand
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RudeLannisterAug 23, 2016
What the hell?, old grandmother - ghost hunter? Are you joking? My cat and he is the best hunter of ghosts than the old lady! Ugly movie, only in vain spent money to see this movie!
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TheMovieNov 15, 2016
This movie is now just as dead on the inside as I am after it was watched.... A sequel to this horrific film cannot be allowed to be even spoke about...
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OverpopulationDec 10, 2016
Insulting:
1. I was stunned when i found that it was NOT a continuation but instead it was a REMAKE W T F. Basically deleting the REAL Ghostbusters.
2. The movie is BAD. I was expecting a really awesome movie because noone would be as stupidInsulting:
1. I was stunned when i found that it was NOT a continuation but instead it was a REMAKE W T F. Basically deleting the REAL Ghostbusters.
2. The movie is BAD. I was expecting a really awesome movie because noone would be as stupid to make a so controversial movie and then make it a bad movie so you make it easy for everyone to bash you so hard, but yes it is, really amateur. It looks like made but a bunch of unprofessional people with not a hint of talent. Script, camarography, lighting, Special Effects, Direction, are all subpar to the point that the movie looks like those direct to tv movies.

3. The movie is highly insulting to men. The first one secondary character is depicted as a coward, the secod as effeminate ( that apparently the people behind this movie is a trait they consider shamefull i see), the third is depicted as a mentally retarded.

They even go as far as insulting the real ghostbusters through a sentence said after an appearance of bill murray.

I am not surprised this movie made millions of people extreme anti feminists.… Expand
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necronomadOct 14, 2016
This is one of the worst movies I've seen in a long while and I'm a fan of B-Movies (Bad movies), to clarify, a "good" B-movie is one that is so bad it's entertaining, this movie is just bad.

99% of the "jokes" are on the level where onlyThis is one of the worst movies I've seen in a long while and I'm a fan of B-Movies (Bad movies), to clarify, a "good" B-movie is one that is so bad it's entertaining, this movie is just bad.

99% of the "jokes" are on the level where only a 3 year old or someone with a similar sense of humour will enjoy, gone is the wit and clever delivery from the original movies. In fact the maturity of the movie overall is drastically lower than the original movies.

The movie is also very sexist towards men and is very obviously in treating them as sex objects, this is the worst sexism I've seen in a modern movie. I don't usually care either way about these kinds of things but when it keeps being rammed down your throat throughout the movie I get annoyed.

The acting isn't bad, the special effects are a little budget but not to the point of making it unwatchable.

Overall, your time would be better spent doing anything else then watching this utter garbage.… Expand
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AthanasiosTSep 28, 2016
Thank you Metacritic for the user reviews and I promise, I'll take them into account next time I'll watch a movie. About Ghostbusters 2016, all I can say is they really took a big p00p on the earlier films. My main problem was I couldn't findThank you Metacritic for the user reviews and I promise, I'll take them into account next time I'll watch a movie. About Ghostbusters 2016, all I can say is they really took a big p00p on the earlier films. My main problem was I couldn't find what was wrong with the film : writing, acting, directing ? Why wasn't I smiling at all ? Final verdict : if it worked in the past, don't mess with it and leave it buried (it's the same with the SW saga,really...)… Expand
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SandboxgamerMar 10, 2017
The single worst movie I have seen in the past 10 years. You can see there was an attempt at humor, but it fell flat. It relied heavily on a thinly veiled misandristic PR campaign to try and guilt people into watching it.
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Voodoo123May 19, 2018
Yet another hollywood money grabbing reboot. If this was somehow unconnected to the ghostbusters brand I could mark this up as a 5/10 effects movie, with a couple of popcorn munching chuckle-worthy moments to be had for sure. But GhostbustersYet another hollywood money grabbing reboot. If this was somehow unconnected to the ghostbusters brand I could mark this up as a 5/10 effects movie, with a couple of popcorn munching chuckle-worthy moments to be had for sure. But Ghostbusters 2016 aint that. Unfortunately this film lacks the will to commit to the scientific and paranormal sensibilities that made the original films. Paul Feig sacrifices all the limited screenplays dramatic opportunities to instead produce what is ultimately a shamelessly simple comedy effects movie for a quick cash grab.… Expand
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BassieBOct 5, 2016
Seriously unfunny, bad effects, boring all through and the worst thing Feige ever made. I was just waiting for the jokes to start.........they never do......
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SuperIsaias64Aug 16, 2018
This pretentious pandering display of feminist propaganda is enough to prompt the question, 'What day did the Lord create the rebooted Ghostbusters, and couldn't he have rested on that day too?'
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boredboredboredFeb 28, 2018
So apparently "comedy" boils down to a black woman spouting racist, yet predictable quips, nut shots, and exposition delivered with all the elegance of a drunk hippo attempting ballet. This is bargain-bin junk. Avoid.
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DarthNemesisMar 28, 2017
WORST FILM EVER!!! what a way to destroy a classic franchise. Lame jokes, lame acting, lame plot, lame lame lame. And poor cameo of the original actors, they should have linked the old movies but nooooo, thaey just suck -_-
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JanZ11Jun 9, 2017
This movie is so Bad. If you seen the old movies and expect the selm , you will be very disappoint. The actress are ok, but the humor is so boring , that I didn't laught once
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SkullsmashedJun 14, 2017
Misandristic, unfunny rubbish. All 4 female leads are trying to be Peter Venkman. Leslie Jones play a stereotypical black woman, rather than the Everyman character that Ernie Hudson did. Also, every male character is either an idiot, a cowardMisandristic, unfunny rubbish. All 4 female leads are trying to be Peter Venkman. Leslie Jones play a stereotypical black woman, rather than the Everyman character that Ernie Hudson did. Also, every male character is either an idiot, a coward or a pompous **** Do yourself & the viewing public a favour - don't watch this garbage.… Expand
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asijfhwrwerAug 17, 2017
**** this movie reviewer, why they give positive to this **** it already so ****ING BAD AS CAT POOP BEING CUT INTO 2 PIECES wait
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it a feminists propaganda wot ****tttttttttttttt SO THAT IS THE REASON WHY MOST THE MOVIE REVIEWER GIVE**** this movie reviewer, why they give positive to this **** it already so ****ING BAD AS CAT POOP BEING CUT INTO 2 PIECES wait
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SO THAT IS THE REASON WHY MOST THE MOVIE REVIEWER GIVE THIS GOOD
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FrenziedPandaH2Jul 19, 2017
Oh god....Weak, Impotent, not funny at all......A totally fiasco, I payed 7 dollars for this piece of....art ..............................................
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ZahltagNov 28, 2018
This movie exists. Nobody asked for it, except one or two third wave feminists. The cast is diverse and politically correct (which means only women of all colors) and the humor is bad. To make it short: Unnecessary SJW propaganda.
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Joex1977Jul 7, 2020
Holy Hell this movie was garbage. I was so bored and uninterested within 20 minutes of this train wreck. Is it really necessary for the yelling of most lines from Patty. I powered through this movie thinking it wasnt as bad as people say.Holy Hell this movie was garbage. I was so bored and uninterested within 20 minutes of this train wreck. Is it really necessary for the yelling of most lines from Patty. I powered through this movie thinking it wasnt as bad as people say. Hell no. It is crap of the lowest depths of hell. The antagonist is **** Long story short, DO NOT waste your time or money on this steaming pile of ****… Expand
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AlecjJul 18, 2016
This movie was made for all the wrong reasons......and it shows.

There is no vision, no spark, and worst of all....very little comedy. Melissa McCarthy can be very funny, but she couldnt save the terrible lines they gave her. The restThis movie was made for all the wrong reasons......and it shows.

There is no vision, no spark, and worst of all....very little comedy.

Melissa McCarthy can be very funny, but she couldnt save the terrible lines they gave her. The rest of the cast just looked lost much of the time.

The writing was insulting to fans of the original. Could they have written more lifeless stereotypes while still trying too hard to recreate the old Ghostbusters shtick? I dont think so.

If you are 8 years old and like Nickelodeon cartoons....you may like this movie. It isnt the worst film ive ever seen, but it is one of the most disappointing.

Cringe worthy on screen and on the pocketbook. Save your money. If you are curious....wait for Netflix.

Sony better be firing someone after this project. Its was an incompetent handling of an iconic franchise.… Expand
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hokidoJul 18, 2016
Poor is all i can say about this film from the stale and well used jokes that lost there humour in the early 90s to the director who appears to have no idea what he is doing and visuals that look dated even in comparison to the original twoPoor is all i can say about this film from the stale and well used jokes that lost there humour in the early 90s to the director who appears to have no idea what he is doing and visuals that look dated even in comparison to the original two films this is yet another quick cash in and an insult to fans of the original two films… Expand
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RattazustraJul 20, 2016
This movie is horrible. Not because of the whole gender-twist thing. McKinnon and Wiig are great, at least as good as any one from the original cast. Unfortunately, pretty much everything else is not. Most of the jokes are cringe-worthilyThis movie is horrible. Not because of the whole gender-twist thing. McKinnon and Wiig are great, at least as good as any one from the original cast. Unfortunately, pretty much everything else is not. Most of the jokes are cringe-worthily stupid and the majority of characters is neither funny, nor in any way likeable. Most importantly though, most of the characters are not convincing at all. As a whole, the movie is a waste of time and a shame for the franchise.… Expand
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SirGizzJul 18, 2016
Goodness: unfunny, boring, predictable, bad effects etc. Hollywood brings you another remake and like a lot of them, pretty terrible. Hopefully we'll soon see the end of them (then comes The Magnificent Seven, yikes!)
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BigDegs29Jul 18, 2016
DO NOT go see this movie based on the somewhat favourable "professional" reviews. I'm appalled that this movie received 30 positive reviews out of 52, and only 3 negative. It should be the reverse.

The user score doesn't lie in thisDO NOT go see this movie based on the somewhat favourable "professional" reviews. I'm appalled that this movie received 30 positive reviews out of 52, and only 3 negative. It should be the reverse.

The user score doesn't lie in this case. It IS that bad. I can't see why anyone would give this movie above a 5/10.

95% of the gags fall short, many woefully so. I think I chuckled exactly twice (in a 2-hour movie)! The characters are ridiculously unbelievable, there are logic fails out the ying-yang, and the villain.... Sigh.

Don't spend money on this movie. If you're a fan of SNL-type humour and want to sit through two hours worth of it, watch it when it's on tv sometime.… Expand
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Hardweren01Jul 18, 2016
Throughout my hole life, I honestly think this is the absolute WORST film I have ever seen in a theater.

The actresses: Some were OK, delivering a mediocre performance trying to make people laugh and, while something achieving that goal,Throughout my hole life, I honestly think this is the absolute WORST film I have ever seen in a theater.

The actresses: Some were OK, delivering a mediocre performance trying to make people laugh and, while something achieving that goal, they failed the vast majority of the time.

The visual effects: I belive that the CGI were the best aspect of the entire movie. Overindulgence of this asset, but good overall.

Finally, the script: I really hate that they took a classic from the 80's and turned into this piece of junk. I'm so sorry if someone who's reading this actually disagreed with my opinion overall, but is safe to say that they had the obligation of NOT FUC**** THINGS UP! I felt like part of my parents childhood was taken away when I saw the actual actors from the original movie taking part of this so called "movie". Now I know that I'm been a little too emphatic on how bad the movie was, but it breaks my heart, and I soon as I got home I needed to write a review. I'm sorry Paul Feig (the Ghostbusters 2016 director) and Columbia Pictures, your movie sucks big time.… Expand
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EludiumQ36Nov 6, 2016
Maybe if you're a young girl and you don't even know about 1984's "Ghostbusters", maybe, maybe, then it's a watchable film and it gets a decent rating; otherwise, it's a throwaway - at least, the first half; the second half was decentMaybe if you're a young girl and you don't even know about 1984's "Ghostbusters", maybe, maybe, then it's a watchable film and it gets a decent rating; otherwise, it's a throwaway - at least, the first half; the second half was decent action-wise despite the girls' feeble-ility. Look, I like the Girls of SNL + Melissa, but their offering is barely better than the pitiful SNL skits they're in each week. And it's just so girl-power messaged that it would make any guy watching puke, especially with how they utilized "Thor"'s Chris Hemsworth. And what kind of awkward irony was it to have Bill Murray as a debunker of ghostbusting? The big budget sfx are decent enough - in fact it could be argued they saved the film, but the actors' reactions aren't appropriate much of the time, there's a disconnect. Talking about disconnects, there was a HUGE editing whiff during the concert scene! Pahtiful. Also, in this day and age, wouldn't they use Go-Pro headsets to document their encounters, but headsets wouldn't make the girls look their "cutest" would it? The act of sliming had a "fun" dbl-meaning to it in the original, but here it's just used like a Nickelodeon awards show. Finally, it was some fun to see the other originals - Dan, Ernie, Sigourney, and "Slimer" - as cameos. But seriously, one and done, alright?… Expand
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jennacurlsAug 9, 2016
Missed opportunity to make a good movie. It is a sexist movie and they just hate on men threw out and tryed to push a political agender. BAD IDEA. I cant watch ghostbusters in the same way again
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eiricurJul 18, 2016
There's only a certain amount of cringe that a body can handle, so I stopped watching around 20% in. The movie has one thing going for it however: I doesn't inflict any physical harm, only mental. As such it might be a suitable replacementThere's only a certain amount of cringe that a body can handle, so I stopped watching around 20% in. The movie has one thing going for it however: I doesn't inflict any physical harm, only mental. As such it might be a suitable replacement for waterboarding.… Expand
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teefusesJul 17, 2016
Steaming pile of turd. Utterly no effort shown by the cast in trying to make this a success. Everyone involved should be ashamed. The script must be a one pager. Even Melissa McCarthy was not her usual self. The lamest of lame jokesSteaming pile of turd. Utterly no effort shown by the cast in trying to make this a success. Everyone involved should be ashamed. The script must be a one pager. Even Melissa McCarthy was not her usual self. The lamest of lame jokes accompanied by a continual vomit of CGI special effects. This is not why I go to the movies. And what's with the BS reviews on RT?… Expand
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harrylikespieJul 21, 2016
Ghostbusters is an okay remake of the 1984 film but leaves a bit to be desired. The film was definitely better than the trailer and is probably better than you might expect. The opening is a bit of a cliché and failed to impress but the movieGhostbusters is an okay remake of the 1984 film but leaves a bit to be desired. The film was definitely better than the trailer and is probably better than you might expect. The opening is a bit of a cliché and failed to impress but the movie started to make up for its opening through some okay character introduction and a good back story to support the main characters. The four characters were good and are probably what make this film worth watching from beginning to end. Even though the characters were good Kate McKinnon’s character was slightly under used and could have been one of the biggest highlights of the film. The rest of the characters are good enough at keeping up and even though some of them seemed like they weren’t very important at the beginning they worked themselves in well enough. But what lets it down are the cringe worthy jokes, alongside that the soundtrack was just terrible and left me waiting for it to end. The story is okay enough and so are the characters but this film doesn’t seem good enough for me to recommend it to anyone. Even though it could have done better, it was an okay entry but I don’t think that there will be a sequel worth watching soon, but I might be wrong and only the future knows.… Expand
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SnickerFeb 7, 2017
This is the worst film I have seen this centaury. It mocks and ruins the original. The actors make me wanna puke. The effects are horrible. Everything is just horrible. Avoid this "movie"!
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skeptic303Sep 28, 2016
Seriously, why is this movie hated more on average than the utter failure, Alice Through the Looking Glass? That is absolutely ridiculous! Nevertheless, I'm getting a little ahead of myself.
Its best noting the nasty track record of hatredSeriously, why is this movie hated more on average than the utter failure, Alice Through the Looking Glass? That is absolutely ridiculous! Nevertheless, I'm getting a little ahead of myself.
Its best noting the nasty track record of hatred for this film that started when the first trailer hit. It definitely wasn't good and this movie isn't much better than that trailer, but deserves less of the unreasonable hatred it has received.
I thought the humor was good, though it definitely needed some tweaking, and the characters, except for Chris Hemsworth's character, are good, but not great. This movie is pretty much going for goofiness, and Chris Hemsworth's character is the epitome of it. It makes me wonder whether he was intentionally developed that way to be mocked. Otherwise, he really is just a stereotype. The conflict, though developed isn't always great and falls short in a few ways.
It's not wrong to say that this movie is entertainment, but I can't say it's great. Therefore, even with some of its best efforts, It won't earn anything more than the seal of mediocrity. And if at any time, there is a golden raspberry award to the most hated movie of the year, this movie takes the cake. Again, not because it's bad, but because it had a bad reputation.… Expand
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ActualFeb 13, 2017
What a mess. I've given up on "professional" reviewers. We have 8/10 media outlets shilling harder than a fake cripple at a tent revival. That's the only explanation I can come up with to explain how this film doesn't have an aggregate five,What a mess. I've given up on "professional" reviewers. We have 8/10 media outlets shilling harder than a fake cripple at a tent revival. That's the only explanation I can come up with to explain how this film doesn't have an aggregate five, or- how low does this thing go?- negative ten? I don't know. This rolling crapsack is an affront to filmmaking. I've seen funnier school bus accidents. It's seriously the cinematic equivalent of having the o-ring forcefully removed from your **** with no anesthetic.

I saw it in a pretty packed theater, which probably would have accounted for 84% of the films total US revenue, and the crowd laughed exactly twice. Neither time at the movie. Except for me. When the protagonists were dancing for absolutely no reason after the garbage, inorganic, forced library scene, I started cackling like a madman. Everyone stared at me like I had checked the **** out, and I finished with "Aaaahhh.... This is **** I happened to deliver that end line right when the sound cut out, and the theater erupted into laughter. That's right, folks. I garnered more aggregate laughs in three words than this entire film. Comedic timing. The other laugh came as Chris Hemsworth busted his dance move and someone in the back row ripped a particularly deep and voluminous fart.

I mean, look at it. The characters are barely cardboard cutouts. We might as well have called them "the fat one", "the black one"... "pants"? The only actress who seems to have any actual talent is Leslie Jones, who unfortunately gets completely swept under by the garbage script. Paul Feig is a hack and whoever wrote this should feel a deep and eternal shame. The cameos were forced and awkward. A bunch of stupid, one-off devices were introduced for the sole reason of setting up an action scene that was the antithesis of everything charming about the original. Oh, and the end villain is defeated by a kick in the nuts. Seriously.

Sadly, the whole affair is vastly less entertaining than reading the unwarranted positive reviews of obvious corporate shills.

Don't see it. Don't rent it. Don't get it from Red Box. Put that money in an IRA or something. Hell, light those two dollars on fire and shove them down your pants. You'll have a better time than you will seeing this movie. Oh. To drive the point home, please direct your attention to some chud making dupe accounts and spamming positive reviews below. Just let this broken-legged horse die, man. It's **** Let the flies eat it.… Expand
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ABCguyJul 16, 2017
The pacing is horrible, the CGI on the ghosts look horrible, the "jokes" were not funny and the characters are all not likeable at all. Save yourself the time and money.
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Macca77Jul 17, 2016
It's really sad that after 25 years since the second GBs, we see a reboot/remake movie like this one, that completely misses the spirit of the series, and negates everything that GB stood for. None of the ingredients that made GB (1984)It's really sad that after 25 years since the second GBs, we see a reboot/remake movie like this one, that completely misses the spirit of the series, and negates everything that GB stood for. None of the ingredients that made GB (1984) special were present here. This is specially sad because we know there were a lot of drafts for the script during the last few decades for the expected GB 3, so you expect a smart, clever, strong script, but it is the contrary, seems hurried at best.
I'm really not sure how Feig was given the reins to direct a movie from the Ghostbusters franchise, both first movies specially the first one were really something else because they were a horror film wrapping a comedy. The were classics both of them, even if the 2nd is a lot worse than the first one, both stand the test of time. This 2016 version pretends to erase those two first films because it can, no reason behind it, just because they don't want capable males to be linked with this new film, or because Feig and his writing partner didn't want to hear ideas from the guys who created the franchise, I don't know why, but is one the films big mistakes.
This atrocity called GB 2016 is genre-less, is not a horror film by any means and it is a terrible comedy, horrible comedy,it is just a bland movie with bad effects, it is the worst movie Feig has ever done by a lot for sure; add the fact that it has a weird agenda that tries to portray men as idiots or **** and you have a recipe for a toxic film that achieves nothing, or if it achieves something is destructive, not only undermines the franchise and the 1984 original, but also is a regressive film in terms of gender equality. Only a guy like Feig (apparently he had issues with male figures during his childhood), could think that objectifying and insulting males on the movie could gain some ground on the Hollywood gender inequality issue he is allegedly trying to fight.
My recommendation is not to see this movie, not even renting it. Let's hope it disappears with the years and a new sequel gets done where the old team introduces a new team, and the canon set by the first movie gets the respect it deserves. I apologise for the mistakes, english is not my first language.… Expand
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sjwilkinSep 23, 2016
I was one who vomited in synchrony with the crowd when it was announced that the Bridesmaid team were rebooting Ghostbusters and replacing the all male cast with an all female cast. So off the bad I had this down to be one of the worstI was one who vomited in synchrony with the crowd when it was announced that the Bridesmaid team were rebooting Ghostbusters and replacing the all male cast with an all female cast. So off the bad I had this down to be one of the worst decisions in movie making history and had already expected it to be under a 5/10 regardless. However I kind of enjoyed Bridesmaids and Spy oddly enough!
I was wrong however about Ghostbuisters. It was worse. Much worse.
I think I chuckled twice the entire movie and I think I looked away in embarrassment for the other 90 minutes (I watched it alone too). Felt like a Scooby-Doo mash up with the same humour you would expect from a kids cartoon from the 80s including all the stereotypes from a bygone era. Awful.… Expand
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The3AcademySinsJul 17, 2016
This movie was just kind of "meh." I know the trailers were ATROCIOUS and there was a lot of controversy or whatever surrounding the film, but I went in with a clean slate and wanted to form my own opinion. The movie is nowhere NEAR good, butThis movie was just kind of "meh." I know the trailers were ATROCIOUS and there was a lot of controversy or whatever surrounding the film, but I went in with a clean slate and wanted to form my own opinion. The movie is nowhere NEAR good, but it also isn't as horrible as people make it out to be. It was just overwhelmingly mediocre.… Expand
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otakudbzJul 18, 2016
The Ghostbusters 2016 reboot has potential, but it was poorly executed in every way. Overall, it is a decent movie. And this is disappointing.
Even though there are positive things from it, there are more negative things than good things.The Ghostbusters 2016 reboot has potential, but it was poorly executed in every way. Overall, it is a decent movie. And this is disappointing.
Even though there are positive things from it, there are more negative things than good things.
First of all, the story is bad. Act 1 is bad, and Act 2 only builds up Act 3, and the final fight is disappointing. The girls finish the bad guy shooting at his dick.
The jokes are not so bad, in fact, some of them made me actually laugh. But slapstick comedy doesn't fit Ghostbusters. Do you remember the jokes from the original movie? They were better.
The acting is incredibly good, and some of the girls are good characters. Holtzman was my favorite character. But, of course, Melissa McCarthy didn't have a good acting in this movie. But, from all the actors, Chris Hemsworth was outstanding, he is a great actor, like everyone know.
The OST is bad. It is literally bad. Hell, the trailer's remix music was so much better than the entire movie OST.
The CGI may be like the live-action "Scooby-Doo" film, but it somehow fits with the movie. I was smiling when Slimer appeared on the screen, even though I was disappointed with the movie.
Overall, I give this movie a 4.2 out of 10. It is a decent movie, that I won't watch again and won't buy it on DVD or Blu-Ray, even if it is on sale. I was willing to give this movie a chance and I was thinking it would actually be better than Ghostbusters 2, but I have to say Ghostbusters 2 is better.
This reboot is made for the new generation of kids, and it has some easter eggs from the original movies just to keep the old fans happy.

+ Acting is OK;
+ CGI is OK;
+ Jokes are OK;
- Story is terrible;
- OST is terrible;
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Lambo442Oct 2, 2016
Wow, I knew this would be bad but I wasn't quite prepared for this train-wreck of a movie. What a kick in the teeth to all the fans, let alone good taste. The original was a comedy at heart but there was still a sense of seriousness that madeWow, I knew this would be bad but I wasn't quite prepared for this train-wreck of a movie. What a kick in the teeth to all the fans, let alone good taste. The original was a comedy at heart but there was still a sense of seriousness that made you sit on the edge of your seat and feel a true sense of fear and anticipation. This is just one big joke with all the characters dancing around in the credits like a bunch of morons. And man are there some seriously offensive character archetypes being peddled under the name of 'political correctness.' The black woman who has to say either the word 'yo' or 'homeboy' in every sentence? C'mon...Not even so bad it's good, just SO bad it makes you want to cry and slap the Director's face for having the audacity to create this miserable pile of donkey turd… Expand
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WheelzFourReelzJul 26, 2016
Is this movie the worst movie in the world? No. Not even close. However, the new Ghostbusters' weak script, poor pacing, and generally uninteresting characters cause the movie to suffer as a whole, resulting in a movie that was hard to sit through.
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gfnyJul 18, 2016
Compared to the original the movie is lame. It starts off painfully slow but pick up speed in the 2nd half. The critics have it right at a rating of about 60. I gave it a 50 because I saw the original. It's an odd film -- to slow in theCompared to the original the movie is lame. It starts off painfully slow but pick up speed in the 2nd half. The critics have it right at a rating of about 60. I gave it a 50 because I saw the original. It's an odd film -- to slow in the 1st half for children, and too silly in the 2nd half for adults. Most of the actors were SNL people. The film had the quality of a good SNL skit.… 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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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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MacBinaryDec 10, 2016
Said Thunderbeans, twas a huge disappointment. ~ I went into this with an open mind and left frustrated and annoyed. There were a few moments that made me chuckle, and I absolutely loved the intro scene, to the point that I turned to my gfSaid Thunderbeans, twas a huge disappointment. ~ I went into this with an open mind and left frustrated and annoyed. There were a few moments that made me chuckle, and I absolutely loved the intro scene, to the point that I turned to my gf and said "if the rest is like that I will be soooo happy, that was awesome!". Unfortunately it was not. The plot was absolutely terrible, the forced cameos were completely unnecessary and the ending was horrendous. Overall this was a below average, poorly written movie that actually showed some potential but couldn't get past the awful plot… Expand
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DummyurdNov 24, 2016
best thing about this movie is its cameos :C, this makes me really really sad.
The chemistry of the cast is also not very well and the plot is worse then the original movies :C
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yersiniaAug 6, 2017
This movie is awful. The humour is clearly written by a woman. It's painful to watch. Who is the target audience? Why does every character have this **** attitude? We will never know..
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snowinsaharaJun 19, 2020
Burning stinking foul SJW pile of garbage that should never have been made. Waste of everyone's time.
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eldumloidoJul 17, 2016
Mediocre, not good or bad enough to be entertaining. It has two or tree funny moments and the ghosts are not scary like in the original. It might be better watched drunk from tv while playing something boring but not really worth a movieMediocre, not good or bad enough to be entertaining. It has two or tree funny moments and the ghosts are not scary like in the original. It might be better watched drunk from tv while playing something boring but not really worth a movie ticket. Shame this comes up now every time I search for the old one and that someone might see this before the originals and might be deterred.… Expand
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TokyochuchuDec 26, 2016
Ghostbusters is a very good reboot of the long dormant franchise. It was funny and had some cool visuals and action sequences. What's not to like? I have no idea why this film met with such vitriolic hatred upon release. It's a good, funGhostbusters is a very good reboot of the long dormant franchise. It was funny and had some cool visuals and action sequences. What's not to like? I have no idea why this film met with such vitriolic hatred upon release. It's a good, fun film! Oh well... Here's to the internet crazies once again.… 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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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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ThisIsSparta666Jan 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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PAMAJan 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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Pama300Jan 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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Creepers200Jan 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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wholenessAug 3, 2016
The original Ghostbusters movie was one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie pales in comparison. I did not go into the theater with high expectations. The beginning of the movie is kind of boring due to the slow pace. I have nothingThe original Ghostbusters movie was one of my favorite movies of all time. This movie pales in comparison. I did not go into the theater with high expectations. The beginning of the movie is kind of boring due to the slow pace. I have nothing against a nearly full women cast, but it did have a really feminine kind of feel to it which it every much different to the first movie, it felt more like a "chick-flick" than an action movie to some degree. I wish they made the characters a little more gender neutral or less "stereotypical girly". I did enjoy the African American Women's character a bit more however.

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

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

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

I did enjoy the movie enough that I didn't hate it so I've given it a 7, slightly above average rating. I did like it better than Ghostbusters II but that one was a flop too so that is not saying much.… Expand
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EdizAug 19, 2016
La película cumple con su cometido, es graciosa y divertida. Deja muy atrás a lo que los trailers nos mostraba, superándose a si misma. Aunque me haya sorprendido que la película roce a las 2 horas de duración, no se percibe que sea tanLa película cumple con su cometido, es graciosa y divertida. Deja muy atrás a lo que los trailers nos mostraba, superándose a si misma. Aunque me haya sorprendido que la película roce a las 2 horas de duración, no se percibe que sea tan larga. La película se siente fresca, es muy recomendable para ver con la familia o con los amigos.

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

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

PD: Sorry if my review it's too positive, but i hadn't watched the original movies and i was expecting a bad movie.… Expand
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horaticAug 16, 2016
The new Ghostbusters, while not an Oscar-worthy movie, is actually a pretty average, funny comedy and doesn't deserve all the harsh criticism (there are way worse productions that receive higher score, god knows why). Unfortunately, manyThe new Ghostbusters, while not an Oscar-worthy movie, is actually a pretty average, funny comedy and doesn't deserve all the harsh criticism (there are way worse productions that receive higher score, god knows why). Unfortunately, many people hated the idea of a remake from the beginning and the movie was further sabotaged by the awful trailer. I grew up watching the original movies and when it comes to plot and humor the remake is more or less on the same level as the originals. The characters are not flat, the cast did great job, the plot (although predictable) isn't overly boring, despite the fact I was preparing for the worst. Unfortunately, the low score is mostly caused by the viewers' negativity. If this movie wasn't a remake but an original made in the 90s, people would've loved it. It's a solid 7 from me and I'd gladly watch it again.… Expand
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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.

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LeZeeOct 24, 2016
The ghosts are real and the scientists are hunting them down!

First of all I am not a fan of the original film, but I enjoyed watching them. So I anticipated this film for the updates to deliver what I'm looking for, including some goodThe ghosts are real and the scientists are hunting them down!

First of all I am not a fan of the original film, but I enjoyed watching them. So I anticipated this film for the updates to deliver what I'm looking for, including some good jokes, but I found it an average film. I am very interested to have the women's version of hit the films and vice versa, but there are not many films in this category. All I wanted was 'The Expendables', but they made this one. I think it was a great idea, though the execution was really impressive.

The story was okay type, they kept it very simple. No big developments, except two main characters. But all the four women were good, along with Chris Hemsworth as a worthy sidekick. The director whose favourite casting actress, Melissa McCarthy's fourth film with him in four years and he did his job well, but the screenplay lets the film down.

There's no major comparison with the original, because this is a reboot and obviously has similar appeal from visual to comedies. Except they talk too much science thing because of todays advanced science. The disappointments are the ghosts, the film did not give preference for them to show their atrocities. I mean the perspective was always from the women gang who fights them. Definitely a one time watchable film, for its decent graphics, performances and some good comedies.

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robertoiglesiasOct 16, 2019
I give it a 6.5/10. Some jokes fell flat, and some scenes don’t add anything important. But tbh, I enjoyed watching female Ghostbusters. Why is that a bad thing? The action was fun and the new stuff was pretty good. Some performances wereI give it a 6.5/10. Some jokes fell flat, and some scenes don’t add anything important. But tbh, I enjoyed watching female Ghostbusters. Why is that a bad thing? The action was fun and the new stuff was pretty good. Some performances were great.
It’s not perfect and it’s not as good as the original. But I respect having this film here. Don’t dislike my review because I have something called an opinion… Expand
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SherlocksAug 12, 2016
Can't see its as bad as some would have you believe, the story was some what original in that it was the ghosts doing all the bad things. The new ghostbusters worked well together, most people seem to have issue with the fact it wasn't aCan't see its as bad as some would have you believe, the story was some what original in that it was the ghosts doing all the bad things. The new ghostbusters worked well together, most people seem to have issue with the fact it wasn't a continuation of the original and getting mad over how they would have done it. Well its new universe for and its like the first trailer 30 years have past since that came out things have indeed changed. It was nice to see the camos from other actors.

The ending for me was the weakest part and very rushed with the final scenes being all too much CGI . I will be getting this on blueray… Expand
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theRooikatSep 5, 2016
I've given myself a month to think about how I really and truly feel about this reboot. Firstly, I should clarify that the original Ghost Busters is one of my all time favorite movies but because I truly love the film, I can also acknowledgeI've given myself a month to think about how I really and truly feel about this reboot. Firstly, I should clarify that the original Ghost Busters is one of my all time favorite movies but because I truly love the film, I can also acknowledge it's own faults. Exactly like with this new Ghostbusters. It is not good movie. It definitely could've been yet not as iconic nor groundbreaking like the original. That problem is due to the fact that Sony wanted it to make so many callbacks so that the movie could appease the fans. It is a shame that Paul Feig did not have complete creative control over this reboot because this movie could've been really good plus some possibly interesting future films in the franchise. So the nonetheless I loved it and I liked a tad more than Ghostbusters 2. It is disappointing to know that this is the only Holtzman we get in movie form.… Expand
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smiyamotOct 14, 2016
Okay, it's a remake of a classic so it's going uphill from the start, but taken by itself, it was pretty good. Plus we had Bill and Sigorney do cameos, there were ties to the old film with the fire station. For the 4 women to hire a hunkyOkay, it's a remake of a classic so it's going uphill from the start, but taken by itself, it was pretty good. Plus we had Bill and Sigorney do cameos, there were ties to the old film with the fire station. For the 4 women to hire a hunky blond as the receptionist was reverse sexism at it's best.… Expand
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imoviesreviewAug 19, 2016
While the story and characters are kinda bland. The movie makes up for it with funny jokes and good action scenes. I would suggest you go see this movie.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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tvnewsguidoAug 1, 2016
Y'all, seriously, shut up. I just saw the new ‪Ghostbusters‬ and it's a fun movie.
Yes many of the jokes fall flat.
Yes the cameos are forced and out of place but, overall, the movie is fun and the central story is actually pretty good forY'all, seriously, shut up. I just saw the new ‪Ghostbusters‬ and it's a fun movie.
Yes many of the jokes fall flat.
Yes the cameos are forced and out of place but, overall, the movie is fun and the central story is actually pretty good for a modern comedy.
I was only really annoyed like twice and laughed a good bit.
If they had put the dance scene in the actual movie instead of relegating it to the credits I would give it even higher marks.
If you haven't seen it, go. It's actually worth the cost and pain in the ass of going to a theater.… Expand
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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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havensfireJul 24, 2016
It wasn't terrible. It wasn't good. The best jokes are one-liners, most of which come from Kate McKinnon. The cameos were really bad, the effects were worse than the original, and the movie seems to get lost while delivering the story. AboutIt wasn't terrible. It wasn't good. The best jokes are one-liners, most of which come from Kate McKinnon. The cameos were really bad, the effects were worse than the original, and the movie seems to get lost while delivering the story. About three quarters of the way through, it changes into a weird action sequence that doesn't fit, at all. With the exception of Kate McKinnon's character, almost none of the characters are noteworthy.… Expand
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AngusBarbudezAug 26, 2016
Que os den Haters y ****

En general, me ha gustado bastante. Suscribo la critica de Gonzalo muy respetuoso con el original, muchos guiños, es un humor muy de Cazafantasmas. El tercer acto muy bueno, raro de estos films que siempre se meQue os den Haters y ****

En general, me ha gustado bastante. Suscribo la critica de Gonzalo muy respetuoso con el original, muchos guiños, es un humor muy de Cazafantasmas. El tercer acto muy bueno, raro de estos films que siempre se me atraganta pero aquí no me ha pasado. La pega que le pongo es que la mitad de la peli se estanca y se hace pesado, pero luego arranca y cierra bien.

Muy recomendable.… Expand
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MonkiReviewsMay 28, 2017
I actually liked it. I thought it had good effects and funny moments. I didn't enjoy the cast as much, I think they pushed the all girl cast to much and just picked these people because they are popular. It should have been different people.I actually liked it. I thought it had good effects and funny moments. I didn't enjoy the cast as much, I think they pushed the all girl cast to much and just picked these people because they are popular. It should have been different people. These actors aren't actually very funny at points, sadly. I enjoyed it a lot though, if they fixed the acting a little it would be great.… Expand
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sharkman265Sep 10, 2016
one word to describe this film Mediocre !!! the film is ok but no way in hell its a good or perfect film !! a bunch of fart jokes and toilet humor , i would expect in an adam sandler film but not a GB film thats supposed to reboot theone word to describe this film Mediocre !!! the film is ok but no way in hell its a good or perfect film !! a bunch of fart jokes and toilet humor , i would expect in an adam sandler film but not a GB film thats supposed to reboot the franchise , there was a sequel planned but now thats scrapped because of the criticism this film rightfully deserved , this was a quick hollywood cash in on an 1984 classic which i would recommend over this film in a heart beat !!! this is a rental , or watch once and done film !!!… Expand
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nooblox85May 11, 2018
Dude after i watched this i want to see some movie named Feminismbuster ffs i hate this movie what is this feminism theater? i hate you
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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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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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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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analogkid280Jul 18, 2016
Certainly with its flaws it still entertains with its rapid fire cast. It sure does have a lot of misses but the jokes come out so fast you really do not mind quite so much when some fall flat. It seems to be edited way to sharp and the girlsCertainly with its flaws it still entertains with its rapid fire cast. It sure does have a lot of misses but the jokes come out so fast you really do not mind quite so much when some fall flat. It seems to be edited way to sharp and the girls seem to be trying too hard to make this movie entertaining. It is almost like someone was threatening them saying be funny or else. The result is a McCarthy that never seems to break out of her shell. The cameos could of been better. The special effects though are top notch and really bring out the third act with a bang.… Expand
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Fergster73Jul 19, 2016
Here's what I don't get about all the negativity being heaped on Ghostbusters (which was a perfectly enjoyable popcorn flick, by the way).

The Force Awakens was a near scene-for-scene remake of the original Star Wars with little more thanHere's what I don't get about all the negativity being heaped on Ghostbusters (which was a perfectly enjoyable popcorn flick, by the way).

The Force Awakens was a near scene-for-scene remake of the original Star Wars with little more than a gender-swapped main character and flashier special effects to update it for modern audiences. It was ultimately a lesser film than the original and yet it's been met with near universal acclaim and abundant goodwill from the movie going public.

Ghostbusters is a near scene-for-scene remake of the original with little more than gender-swapped main characters and flashier special effects to update it for modern audiences. In this case, though, the remake improves on the original in almost every way, and yet it is met with the kind of vitriolic negativity usually reserved for war criminals and politicians.

I really want to believe that this negativity is not simply a reaction to the idea of a movie that features four female leads, but sadly I fear that is exactly the case.

Either way, if you want to see fun, lighthearted, entirely enjoyable movie at the cinema, you won't go wrong in seeing Ghostbusters.… Expand
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VideoGameJunkieJul 18, 2016
If I remove my emotions around the original movie, this reboot is a strong 7. I was against the idea of a reboot and went to see it, because I loved the original and Dan Aykroyd had good things to say about it. We saw it in a packed theatreIf I remove my emotions around the original movie, this reboot is a strong 7. I was against the idea of a reboot and went to see it, because I loved the original and Dan Aykroyd had good things to say about it. We saw it in a packed theatre on Union Square in NYC. There were tons of people laughing at the appropriate times. I didn't find it laugh out loud funny, but it was amusing, like a comic strip. Typical that all the 'good' scenes are from the trailer. Plot was decent, but moved too slowly. Nothing subtle about the switch of female leads with a hot, dumb male which was obvious and in your face. Kate McKinnon is the best part and sadly, her gun licking is her best scene. All the original cast's cameos are brief and shoe-horned in and added nothing special. Based on the audience's reaction, I must say that it felt like a solid 70-75, but my emotions got in the way and I just felt sad and a little foolish that a silly movie from my childhood could evoke such a strong reaction. They chose to do a reboot and not the passing of the torch. I think teens who don't know or care about the original will love this movie and all us 'old people' just have to accept that our pop culture is gone. I've become that old guy who said, "Who's this Indiana Jones? Back in my day, Errol Flynn, now there's a hero!". Go see it, but do yourself a favor and don't compare it to the original. You might like it. If I rate this movie through the lens of the original, it's more like a 3, but I'm just some middle-aged guy who still loves the movies he grew up with...… 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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