Ghostbusters II

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Ghostbusters II

PG

1989

1h 48m

Comedy

Fantasy

Adventure

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After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters -- a team of spirit exterminators -- is disbanded for demolishing parts of the city during the battle. But when Ghostbuster Peter Venkman learns that spirits have taken an interest in his son, the men launch a rogue ghost-chasing mission. The quest quickly goes awry, landing them in court. But when the ghosts turn on the judge, he issues an order allowing the Ghostbusters to get back to work.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to the cast, Ghostbusters 2 is reasonably amusing, but it lacks the charm, wit, and energy of its predecessor.

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

05/11/2022

2/4

Murray's character sits firmly at the center of the film, and makes it part of a series, rather than just another sequel.

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

06/15/2015

The sequel is, on the whole, a fairly mechanical spook show, filled with grinning ghosts that are definitely ghoulish but hardly menacing.

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Nick Schager

The Screengrab

04/07/2009

Effectively slimed everyone's fond memories of the original.

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David Elliott

Copley News Service

Jan 7

The cast is crack with hipness.

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Richard Freedman

Newark Star-Ledger

Jan 7

2.5/4

[A] highly professional, machine-tooled clone of a movie that couldn't be bettered.

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

Dec 17

3/5

The effects are bigger and more spectacular, Murray once again shines as the shyster scientist and there is an expanded role for Rick Moranis.

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Justin T

@RT08580778 Mar 21

I prefer the first film but not by a lot. They are very similar. This one is funnier. They both have the same pacing issues. This has arguably more memorable moments but suffers from the lack of uniqueness and fails in the zeitgeist. It’s enjoyable and nostalgic enough to make it worth watching, even for viewers that didn’t grow up with this.

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Zachary Z

@RT54566217 Mar 20

A rollercoaster of a movie with its highs and lows. The beginning and middle were good, but the plot holes and disappointing, lackluster ending and climax definitely held the movie back. All the good build up in the beginning and middle were thrown out the window because of that ending. Credit to where credit is due, the movie has great visuals with a good buildup to a lackluster climax. The characters were quite different but still enjoyable.

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Tyler S

@tylerking24 Mar 17

Boring. The only thing this movie had that was better than the first was the plot being a touch more consistent. Other than that, I'll forget about this one by tonight.

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Zane M.

@RT31220546 Feb 11

I think I am the only person who likes Ghostbusters 2 better than the original. The cast is more developed and the four ghostbusters seem like old friends and I like the return of Dana. I like how we see the ghostbusters get back in action after 5 years and that montage they show is really cool. Ghostbusters 2’s story is really good I like how the guy from the painting wants to enter the real world, but cannot so he needs to use a baby to transfer his spirit in to. Overall the story is better than the original because you do not really get into the whole story until the last 20-30 minutes of the original and you just see them going and busting ghosts. Which do not get me wrong I like, but this movie has a more centered story/plot. It also has great returning characters who work even better together than they did in the original.

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Joe V.

@joepa Feb 4

I never understood why people hate Ghostbusters 2 so much

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Kimmy S.

@GhostHostess Jan 30

One of the very few sequels that’s is actually GOOD. Still very funny with another unique storyline.

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Ivan Reitman

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Bill Murray

Doctor Peter Venkman

Dan Aykroyd

Doctor Raymond Stantz

Sigourney Weaver

Dana Barrett

Harold Ramis

Doctor Egon Spengler

Rick Moranis

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Synopsis

After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters -- a team of spirit exterminators -- is disbanded for demolishing parts of the city during the battle. But when Ghostbuster Peter Venkman learns that spirits have taken an interest in his son, the men launch a rogue ghost-chasing mission. The quest quickly goes awry, landing them in court. But when the ghosts turn on the judge, he issues an order allowing the Ghostbusters to get back to work.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman
Screenwriter: Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $110.4M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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