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Just4thisJul 24, 2016

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

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WhyteWumperJul 26, 2016

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

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JCH99Jul 24, 2016

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

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karenboyceJul 19, 2016

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

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sandbornAug 3, 2016

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

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RuggsJul 31, 2016

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

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badgerryan19May 19, 2017

This movie had a lot to live up to with the first Ghostbusters. I genuinely like Paul Fieg's films so this definitely was on my radar. The cast all have worked together in some form so they all gel together nicely but no one overshadowsThis movie had a lot to live up to with the first Ghostbusters. I genuinely like Paul Fieg's films so this definitely was on my radar. The cast all have worked together in some form so they all gel together nicely but no one overshadows anyone. The CGI was a lot better than I expected and the movie was funny. There were a lot of jokes when it hit it hit hard when it didn't hit it was super unfunny. The villain on the other hand does not fit in and isn't remotely funny. They are really pushing feminism with this movie with every male an idiot or a ass and the woman superior in everything. I'm fine with feminism and all but don't constantly throw it in our face. The action scenes where pretty cool and overall I was satisfied.… Expand

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swesJul 26, 2016

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

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C-Dawg86Jul 20, 2016

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

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NerdConsultantJul 22, 2016

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

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cheroldOct 27, 2016

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

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Rebecca31Jul 24, 2016

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

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MaverickneoJul 18, 2016

Here is my real deal review. Its going to have a lot of info so bear with me. Im a huge fan of the first two Ghosbusters, that being said lets get on with the review. First let me get this out there. Whoever is in charge of or put togetherHere is my real deal review. Its going to have a lot of info so bear with me. Im a huge fan of the first two Ghosbusters, that being said lets get on with the review. First let me get this out there. Whoever is in charge of or put together the trailer for this movie needs to be fired. The movie is not as bad as some people made it out to be and no, it will not ruin your childhood. The beginning started out strong, then the pacing feels kind of off. The two best things about the movie is Kate McKinnon and Chris Hemsworth. Hands down. Kates chararcter, Jillian Holtzmann, is a character. Chris's character Kevin is very funny. You can tell he had fun playing that part. Here is where I am baffled. Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy are kind of just there. They have no real personality. Patty Tolan played by Leslie Jones, is a very stereotypical African american role. The same role she basically plays on SNL. I admit she did deliver some funny moments but for the "funny" part it really wasn't all that "funny" for a movie that is trying really hard to be funny. I would have rather the funny moments just came naturally. (Like Ghostbusters 1 and 2) I hate to keep comparing it to the originals but we are all human and the originals are cult classics. Of course we are going to compare them. Overall the movie is watchable. Pacing is at times a bit awkward. It's geared towards a different audience. Kids up to age 12 or even teenagers will love the movie. Fans who grew up with Ghostbusters 1 and 2 will probably enjoy the many cameos of the original cast members but here is my gripe. I feel like this movie could have and would have been better and much better received if they had a "passing of the torch" movie with the original cast. Even with the passing of Harold Ramis they would have still pulled it off tastefully all while keeping the same plot and story line. Overall: The originals still stand strong and are better movies. Ghostbusters 2016 is watchable and not "Fant4stic" or "Superman IV" levels of bad. It's not a bad movie, it's not a great movie, it just is. It's watchable, has it's moments and it is definitely not as bad as some "fans" are making it out to be.… Expand

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PostercatJul 26, 2016

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

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BossukJul 18, 2016

Ghostbusters is an entertaining romp. There are parts that are funny and it does make you laugh sometimes. The problems here are in it's obvious referencing to the original. The important word here is original. the new ghostbusters isGhostbusters is an entertaining romp. There are parts that are funny and it does make you laugh sometimes. The problems here are in it's obvious referencing to the original. The important word here is original. the new ghostbusters is completely unoriginal in it's approach to the story. It took a 30 year old highly original story and changed very little, making the whole thing highly predictable. All the way through they are trying to pay homage but instead of just doing that, they just copied it. And when you do that you have no choice but to be compared and if you do compare, you are going to lose. Ghostbusters was a classic that everyone loved, so for a reboot, you have to change it, make it a film it's own right, not just rehash a classic.
Overall an ok way to spend a couple of hours, but they certainly won't be talking about this film in 30 years time. It's not a zero as some over zealous scorers have decided to give it but it is certainly not a 10 as the original was.… Expand

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JosephCollinsJul 24, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FatherCriticalJul 18, 2016

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

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dyshpoJul 19, 2016

Funny but way to many how cool look at me I so interesting moments that clearly break 4th wall . Also characters to aware there n a comedy which deflates feel of original. Good fun not groundbreaking.

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SimonXXXJul 30, 2016

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

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mynameistakenJul 19, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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JonZsuJul 15, 2016

Ghostbusters is goofy in a good way. The elements of horror were somewhat highlighted in this CGI-stunning reboot of a more comedic classic, which actually made a good contrast of fear and fun. It's a reasonable excuse to get into theGhostbusters is goofy in a good way. The elements of horror were somewhat highlighted in this CGI-stunning reboot of a more comedic classic, which actually made a good contrast of fear and fun. It's a reasonable excuse to get into the theater, but is not an amazing film in its story or anything else - it's just a SNL laughing gag that's been stretched into a feature film.… Expand

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KKell83Jul 29, 2016

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

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

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

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amikulaJul 18, 2016

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

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

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

Overall, highly recommended!… Expand

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CriticAlmightyJul 17, 2016

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

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ColginatorJul 17, 2016

Even before it was released, this Ghostbusters reboot had already been the centre of great criticism, even becoming the most disliked trailer in the history of YouTube. But whilst it never feels like this reboot completely escapes the shadowEven before it was released, this Ghostbusters reboot had already been the centre of great criticism, even becoming the most disliked trailer in the history of YouTube. But whilst it never feels like this reboot completely escapes the shadow of the 1984 original, Paul Feig's Ghostbusters has successfully defied it's poor trailer by building on the talents and personalities of its entire cast to create a fun, up-beat and all-round entertaining experience.

It more or less follows most of the basic plot beats of the original film. After ghosts begin to pop up in New York, three scientists (Wiig, McCarthy and McKinnon) begin to investigate and along with a subway employee who witnessed the ghosts called Patty (Leslie Jones) they form a team to start fighting these ghosts. The only major difference is this time the ghosts are being lured in to our dimension by a man named Rowan who detests humanity and wants to destroy everyone. He's a villain so uninteresting and generic you'll forget about him as you're watching it.

Fortunately the rest of the cast are all hilarious. They avoid falling in to the trap of being gender swapped versions of the original Ghostbusters cast and instead let their own comedic styles and personalities form unique dynamics between the new characters without relying on the 1984 original.

Wiig plays Abby, a paranormal expert who loses her tenure due to her belief in the paranormal. She is the most restrained member of the cast whose best strength is playing off the other cast members. McCarthy also does well by moving away from her brash and outspoken performances in films like Tammy and Bridesmaids, instead playing a lovable upbeat scientist, in a role that gives her a good opportunity to show of her physical comedic skills.

Leslie Jones is at her best when she's reacting to the strangeness of everything that's going on like running away from a mannequin that's come to life screaming at it to stop. Chris Hemsworth plays the dim-witted secretary, in what at first could have risked being a one note joke of role reversing the dumb blonde stereotype. But Hemsworth seems to elevate the source material with some great comedic delivery that makes him become a surprisingly likable mascot for the film.

Though the real show stealer is definitely Kate McKinnon whose hyper-energetic style dominates the film whenever she's on screen. Even when she's not the focus she'll be in the background doing loads of visual gags. She's a weird mixture of an oddball personality and some great physical comedy to create one of the most charming and bizarre characters from any of Feig's films.

The film is definitely at its strongest when Feig lets his own style takeover and focuses on letting the casts unique personalities and chemistries lead the film. Some of the films best moments are where the characters are just given an opportunity to hang out, like when McKinnon and Wiig are at their new headquarters and randomly burst out in to a small song and dance number that accidentally sets the place on fire.

In contrast the films weakest moments tend to be when it tries to homage or throw in too many call-backs to the original film. At times these are hilarious with cameos from Akroyd and Slimer being some of the best moments of the film that are bound to appease both fans and newcomers alike. But at other times the filmmakers try so hard to show their love of the original film that they end up turning away from the fun personalities of the characters and instead stop the film dead in its track to directly quote lines like "mass hysteria" from the original film. They do references like this so often throughout that it ends up feeling like the film is unable to stand apart entirely from the 1984 original.

Also Feig does seem somewhat limited when it comes to some of the films big action set pieces and seems uncomfortable working with the heavy amounts of CGI. This is particularly clear in the films finale where the film sways away from the actress's chemistry that made the film fun and replaces it with an extended fight sequence against generic looking ghosts that feels like it drags on for way too long.

Though there are still some creative aspects to these sequences. It is cool to see all the different weapons that the Ghostbusters have including things like whips, pistols and grenades that are something genuinely different to what we saw from the original Ghostbusters. And the film as a whole is definitely a lot of fun to watch. Unfortunately it's not going to be good enough to win over people who go in to the film expecting to hate it, but for anyone hoping for a fun movie this will not disappoint.… Expand

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podunk411Jul 17, 2016

This was a surprisingly fun movie. Yeah, it's not as a funny as the first one, and it's definitely missing that intimate personal story line that the first two had (e.g. Bill Murry & Sigourney Weaver's story) that kind of gave everything moreThis was a surprisingly fun movie. Yeah, it's not as a funny as the first one, and it's definitely missing that intimate personal story line that the first two had (e.g. Bill Murry & Sigourney Weaver's story) that kind of gave everything more stakes. This one is just about the ghostbusting, with the same light-heartedness as the first two. The acting is fine, if anything I wanted more of the four together. Wish it was a better script, but overall totally fun Friday night movie for sure.… Expand

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MetalXManJul 27, 2016

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

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Tilde_GundersonJul 23, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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TheCatTribeJul 18, 2016

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

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

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

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RobBob99Jul 15, 2016

Ghostbusters is most controversial and the most talked about movie of the year (right up there with Batman v Superman), it's the most disliked trailer on YouTube and also features maybe the worst marketing I've ever witnessed for a film. NowGhostbusters is most controversial and the most talked about movie of the year (right up there with Batman v Superman), it's the most disliked trailer on YouTube and also features maybe the worst marketing I've ever witnessed for a film. Now I'm saying this now, the first 1984 film is one of my all time favorite comedies and films in general, I love the first film and going into this I was really hoping it was going to be a good movie. So what's the result? Is this a good film? Not necessarily. The first half of the film is stronger than the second, it has the worst villain of the year and the constant cameos and references to the old film got really old really fast. But that being said, I was entertained throughout the course of the film. To my surprise, I found myself laughing throughout the course of the film (mostly through Mckinnon, Jones and surprising from a great comedic performance by Hemsworth who's fantastic). I also found that the four Ghostbusters all had a few great individual moments at one point or another and had really good chemistry as well. It's a sloppy film for sure but it's defiantly not one of the worst movies ever made like how some people are making it out to be.… Expand

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ardania22Jul 17, 2016

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

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eagleeyevikingJul 27, 2016

Not as effective as the original but funny nevertheless, Ghostbusters (2016) is a light and enjoyable reboot.

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manuelgcgJul 22, 2016

This movie is not as bad as most of the people claim it is. You will laugh and enjoy some performance.
However, its story was pretty bad (specially the villain character), not so good CGI, extremely feminist movie (Every man in this movie isThis movie is not as bad as most of the people claim it is. You will laugh and enjoy some performance.
However, its story was pretty bad (specially the villain character), not so good CGI, extremely feminist movie (Every man in this movie is an idiot, an ass or a coward).

Still, not as bad as people say it is.… Expand

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IGaJul 25, 2016

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

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Sphinx347Jul 21, 2016

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

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RtheomJul 17, 2016

It was an okay movie. It was basically a remake of the original and a prequel/setup film, but as far as films go, it wasn't bad. The jokes fell kinda flat 90% of the time and they were at their best when they're actually fighting ghosts.It was an okay movie. It was basically a remake of the original and a prequel/setup film, but as far as films go, it wasn't bad. The jokes fell kinda flat 90% of the time and they were at their best when they're actually fighting ghosts.

I'm excited for the sequel. There's a lot of potential here. As far as this movie goes, you'll be fine catching this on TV/Netflix, there wasn't enough to really warrant a theater trip here.… Expand

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Compi24Jul 19, 2016

Ironically neither as good or as bad as anyone wanted it to be, Paul Feig's "Ghostbusters" reboot brings the laughs, scares, and imaginative effects, but to nowhere as high of a degree as its 1984 predecessor did. High marks go to KateIronically neither as good or as bad as anyone wanted it to be, Paul Feig's "Ghostbusters" reboot brings the laughs, scares, and imaginative effects, but to nowhere as high of a degree as its 1984 predecessor did. High marks go to Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones for giving it their all in almost every scene, but it's the surprisingly well-conceived narrative that just saves this picture from the middling plains of mediocrity. It could have been much better and it could very well have been much worse, but - in the end - the simple fact about "Ghostbusters" still remains: the film just kind of "exists" and doesn't do much more than that.… Expand

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Jess_HillJul 24, 2016

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

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tripleweeJul 18, 2016

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

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drscorpioJul 24, 2016

Hilarious from beginning to end. I was cracking up 30 seconds into the film and never really stopped. The actions scenes are well-done, and the special effects are great. All the main characters have interesting personalities and story arcs.Hilarious from beginning to end. I was cracking up 30 seconds into the film and never really stopped. The actions scenes are well-done, and the special effects are great. All the main characters have interesting personalities and story arcs. Kate McKinnon is flawless from beginning to end as the mad scientist.
If you have daughters or nieces, you need to bring them with you.… Expand

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Mando44646Jul 21, 2016

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

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amohammed1975Jul 17, 2016

It had its moments, but overall this Ghostbusters iteration is better off as a rental in my opinion. It did not live up to its comedic potential, though again, it had its moments. Despite being a fan of both Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wig,It had its moments, but overall this Ghostbusters iteration is better off as a rental in my opinion. It did not live up to its comedic potential, though again, it had its moments. Despite being a fan of both Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wig, I found Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones grabbing my attention, at those periodic times where this movie did grab my attention.… Expand

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BtlarsJul 17, 2016

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

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TomatilastJul 17, 2016

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

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CerebralClownJul 17, 2016

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

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MrSouffleAug 6, 2016

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

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TTReviewsJul 16, 2016

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

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invisibleinqueJul 18, 2016

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

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

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MasterRileyJul 22, 2016

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

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Mary805Jul 21, 2016

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

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SpangleJul 17, 2016

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

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smodcastJul 25, 2016

Fleeting. I mean, this movie just whizzes by.

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

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

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

Pales to the original, but that IS a pretty high bar.… Expand

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talisencrwJul 28, 2016

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

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

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stellarnomadJul 24, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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pwanchJul 16, 2016

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

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

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dream-kingJul 16, 2016

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

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NavyBeanJul 26, 2016

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

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

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

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

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spinx225Jul 16, 2016

It was an ok movie, not as good as the original two, but not horrible. Definitely not deserving of the horrible reviews some people are giving it. Give the movie a chance.

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404040Jul 16, 2016

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

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natasha1522Jul 17, 2016

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

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ironferJul 17, 2016

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

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britadamsJul 18, 2016

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

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PipeCJul 22, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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crimsonhimeJul 19, 2016

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

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samichsupernovaJul 27, 2016

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

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Muskrat147Jul 15, 2016

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

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TRANDO101Jul 15, 2016

As a precurser, I'd like to say that I'm writing this review from a viewpoint of someone who doesn't really have any attachment to the original films, and who went in not expecting all that much (but who was willing to immerse themselves intoAs a precurser, I'd like to say that I'm writing this review from a viewpoint of someone who doesn't really have any attachment to the original films, and who went in not expecting all that much (but who was willing to immerse themselves into the films world and story).

This movie, is both pretty good, and pretty bad. It had a lot of potential to be a really good movie, but the potential that is set up, is sadly left by the wayside, never to be utilized. The backstory had a fairly good start, and had the potential to give some of the characters some good depth, but isn't touched upon, and is there just for the sake of claiming that the characters have a story. This also only applies to Melissa McCarthy's, & Kristian Wiig's characters, as the backstory is only about them, and doesn't include the other two ghostbusters, of whom are essentially thrown in to have 4 ghostbusters. Kate McKinnon's character has backstory that is summed up in one sentence, and Leslie Jone's character has absolutely no backstory (she is literally just a bystander with a ghostbusters uniform). The actual plot, which brings the characters to the point of becoming ghostbusters, is decent at the beginning, but becomes very stale, as it consists of the same events occuring, the events being dealt with in the same ways, and with the same outcomes. To make this worse, what the plot leads up to, is really about 10-20 minutes of a climax, which isn't solely about dealing with the villain (instead, a decent chunk of that time is spent chasing ghosts that are unimportant to the film, and don't resolve anything). As a result, the final fight between the villain and the busters, is essentially 5 minutes, and is really, really, rushed. This is really quite a shame, as i thought the final battle, and the resolution wasn't bad at all.

The acting that came from the main characters was fine, and seemed to be the best they could give, with what the actresses were given, which wasn't much. The films script consists of a lot of jokes, which to its credit, were not all bad, i found quite a few to be really funny. With this said, the jokes that fall, really fall, to a cringe worthy point, of which is hard to return from. As well, all of the characters are essentially stereotypes (which is really disappointing, as the backstory could've helped flesh out Kristian's, and Melissa's characters, if it were brought up in more detail, and with better execution).

The special effects in this film are just about as barebones as the plot, although i don't mind them for the actual ghosts, and the ghostbuster's equipment (they are hyperbolic with saturation, and are very cartoony). My real grievance with the effects is that they cram in a bunch of small, horrendous effects, most of which are unrelated to the ghosts or the action, and are just put in to justify you paying more for 3D (fortunately, these are for very small portions of time, and don't take away to much from the experience).

Overall, I can see why many people don't like this film, to many, and I mean many, the original film is an absolute masterpiece, and this one is nowhere near such a level. As well, the plot drags, and a lot of potential this film had is absolutely wasted (even I, a 17 year old saw certain scenes, and immediately knew what they did wrong, and what they should have done instead). On the other hand, if you like Paul Feig's humor, are willing to look past the cons that I've stated, and don't have much attachment to the original films, I don't think you'll dislike this film by any means.… Expand

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dogboyesqJul 17, 2016

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

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ArachamJul 16, 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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Danlaw83Jul 17, 2016

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

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nyxe12345Jul 16, 2016

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

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MadMaxFuryRoadJul 16, 2016

Ghostbusters isn't a bad movie, but it isn't great either. I guess it was watchable, but I can understand why people hate it. For me, I haven't seen the original, so I wasn't really expecting much. What I got was kind of what I expected. NowGhostbusters isn't a bad movie, but it isn't great either. I guess it was watchable, but I can understand why people hate it. For me, I haven't seen the original, so I wasn't really expecting much. What I got was kind of what I expected. Now I love Melissa McCarthy, Paul Feig films (The Heat, Spy) and I think she has a humorous personality. In this movie she kind of was the same character as before. The other three ghostbusters were fine and they were entertaining for the most part. Chris Hemsworth kind of felt like an idiot in this film, but that was okay although it felt like he was just an additional character casted into the film. The film itself had a pretty strong beginning and then it just kind of dragged. However, the film itself had some pretty good elements and this film kinda reminded me of TMNT2. Ghostbusters was overlong and did feel like a cash grab remake, but it's watchable for the most part and it certainly doesn't deserve a 2.3 user score. (69/100)… Expand

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dokyacapJul 17, 2016

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

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FullOfGraceJul 16, 2016

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

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tjman09Jul 18, 2016

The female led Ghostbusters reboot is finally here, and I’ve got to say I think it’s a pretty good movie. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding this film, mostly from internet hacks who were clinging to the sexist chant that “womenThe female led Ghostbusters reboot is finally here, and I’ve got to say I think it’s a pretty good movie. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding this film, mostly from internet hacks who were clinging to the sexist chant that “women aren’t funny.” Ghostbusters is clever and funny, features cool special effects, but is admittedly a little cliched. That being said this film is very good, and I would say don’t let the audience reviews online sway your opinion too much.
For those who don’t know anything about the Ghostbusters reboot, it’s being made by the same people that made Bridesmaids. Bridesmaids is one of the funnier recent comedies, but i’ll go so far as to say I enjoyed Ghostbusters more. While Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig are their reliable selves, the show stealers for me were Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. All 3 brought an unexpected level of humor and screen presence, and almost every joke delivered by Leslie Jones had me laughing out loud. Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon may have entered this film as almost exclusively SNL stars, but after this film I think you’ll see them in a lot more.
The rebooted Ghostbusters, much like the original, uses a lot of special effects, in an attempt to mix big budget CGI with comedy. The original Ghostbusters, sort of broke ground by proving that comedy and big budget special effects could work together, nowadays it’s commonplace as every Marvel movie uses the same approach. That being said the effects in this movie, especially the sound design, were cool and looked good. I will say that some of the effects reminded me of Star Wars, but they aren’t the first and they won’t be the last to copy that movie.
The only big problem I had with the movie was that it felt somewhat derivative. Many moments in the movie it felt like they were nodding to the original instead of trying to be different. That along with the reliance of Paul Fieg on the overly talkative humor, where characters refuse to ever let the audience figure a joke out for themselves, are really the only things that seemed weak in the film. That being said major fans of actions films should beware that the action sequences are nothing special, and some characters aren’t all that well developed.
So in essence Ghostbusters is no masterpiece, it’s really not even a great movie, but it is pretty entertaining. The cast is great in the movie, many of the jokes worked, the effects were cool, the soundtrack was nostalgic fun, and the movie even featured cameos from the entire cast of the original, that are still with us. For those who feel weary because the online fan reviews and ratings have been bad, I fear many of those reviewers never saw the movie, and instead gave the movie a bad rating out of hatred that women are in a traditionally male movie. This is a fairly entertaining comedy, and regardless of what you’ve heard if you like comedies check this movie out.… Expand

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marcmyworksJul 24, 2016

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

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CliffrootJul 22, 2016

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

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ArcadianMonsterAug 6, 2016

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

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

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

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gzayas91Aug 2, 2018

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

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Rox22Aug 3, 2016

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

My thoughts: *meh*

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

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

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

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

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bfoore90Jul 19, 2017

Offered a few chuckles but it offers nothing new to improve upon the original 1984 release of Ghostbusters. Its nothing nearly as bad as people make it out to be, the cast is great and has good chemistry but it just doesn't do much to inspireOffered a few chuckles but it offers nothing new to improve upon the original 1984 release of Ghostbusters. Its nothing nearly as bad as people make it out to be, the cast is great and has good chemistry but it just doesn't do much to inspire anything of value from this film.… Expand

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That-Comic-GuyAug 6, 2016

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

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ke3bzAug 8, 2016

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

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JPKJun 14, 2019

Not As Awful As Everyone Says It Is
While it is a bit too political and is generally another unnecessary remake, This Movie still has plenty of funny moments and good chemistry of the 4 leads.

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KelvinSelimorOct 7, 2022

Ghostbusters. New team. The return of the Ghostbusters after 30 years turned out to be of course not so stormy, but still the film turned out to be quite good. Even the (small spoiler) old team will also be there, but not exactly the same. OfGhostbusters. New team. The return of the Ghostbusters after 30 years turned out to be of course not so stormy, but still the film turned out to be quite good. Even the (small spoiler) old team will also be there, but not exactly the same. Of course, an excessive abundance of stupid jokes immediately catches the eye (I slipped on ectoplasm), but if you don’t pay attention to them, you get a completely interesting plot along with the original two parts. The new hunters themselves each have their own particular charm and evoke sympathy for them at different moments. Don't forget about the music, a song for the ages by Ray Parker Jr. of course there is.… Expand

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CTHReviewsMar 15, 2018

Is the reboot of Ghostbusters the greatest comedy ever? Hell no. Does it have problems? Oh absolutely. The CGI is horrible, and some jokes fall flat. However, the chemistry of the actresses, more than some of the jokes DO land, and theIs the reboot of Ghostbusters the greatest comedy ever? Hell no. Does it have problems? Oh absolutely. The CGI is horrible, and some jokes fall flat. However, the chemistry of the actresses, more than some of the jokes DO land, and the variety of the action kicks ass.

Even if you didn't like it, there were clearly worse movies in 2016.… Expand

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jwoods044May 4, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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ScatChefFeb 3, 2020

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

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 14, 2022

Not as bad as I was expecting is not the best way to start a review. Shame the reputation came before the film. It’s actually quite funny and has some tense and exciting moments. It is a very slick production; the tacky undertones of theNot as bad as I was expecting is not the best way to start a review. Shame the reputation came before the film. It’s actually quite funny and has some tense and exciting moments. It is a very slick production; the tacky undertones of the original are no longer there. Maybe in 5 years this will become a guilty pleasure.… Expand

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PurekindJun 10, 2020

Yeah, this movie is genuinely garbage. I watched it a second time too if maybe I was too harsh but it turns out I was spot on, and in some ways maybe even kind. It's trash.