Ghostbusters

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Ghostbusters

PG-13

2016

1h 57m

Comedy

Fantasy

Adventure

Action

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Paranormal researcher Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.

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Critics Consensus

Ghostbusters does an impressive job of standing on its own as a freewheeling, marvelously cast supernatural comedy -- even if it can't help but pale somewhat in comparison with the classic original.

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Catherine Scott

Bitch Media

02/11/2021

Ghostbusters is fun, it's silly, and it doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

ABC News (Australia)

08/27/2018

The new Ghostbusters film is a smart, spectacular addition to the series.

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Soraya Nadia McDonald

Andscape

09/26/2017

Frankly, if you're going to make a new Ghostbusters with a female foursome as the leads and you're facing a backlash from clanging dungeons of the woman-hating internet, it seems like it would make for an epic opportunity to troll them.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

10/14/2024

3/5

It brings the modern changes and updates that come with making this kind of movie in 2016 and not 1984, which equates to a high level of flashy CGI and blockbuster-level action compared to the saucy and subtle original.

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

08/07/2023

See this film for Ghostbuster laughs and a new era of Ghostbusters

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Brian T. Carney

Washington Blade

12/21/2022

Ghostbusters offered a fresh and fun spin on the classic testosterone-fueled comedy and featured Chris Hemsworth as a dim-witted himbo, delightful cameos by cast members from the original movie, and a wonderful breakout performance by Kate McKinnon.

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Ralf_Wolf

09/24/2021

the jokes fell flat ... I expected sooo much more from pretty much everyone in this movie unfortunately the writing/directing let us all down and this will be a horrible mark on everyone involved

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Chris P

@Xiao_Proxies 3d

The 2016 Ghostbusters reboot tries to breathe new life into the franchise with a fresh cast and a modern visual update. Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones bring a solid comedic presence, with McKinnon stealing scenes with her eccentric energy. Visually, the film delivers vibrant ghost designs and flashy special effects, and the pacing keeps things light and breezy for most of its runtime. However, despite its solid production and some strong individual moments, the movie never fully escapes the shadow of the original. The humor is inconsistent, often relying on improvisation that doesn't always land. The story is thin, and the villain lacks both menace and charisma. Ghostbusters (2016) is not nearly as bad as some claimed, it's perfectly serviceable as popcorn entertainment. But it plays it too safe to become memorable, and too messy to become a true revival. It's enjoyable, just not essential.

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Stefano T

@Giant_Lizard Apr 5

Unnecessary reboot of a great classic from the 80s. The fan service and some special effects are nice, but the humor is so annoying. And again, I really can't see the necessity of this film. I'll stay with the original one, thank you.

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JM H

@JMH9999 Feb 9

It’s a fun watch and all the characters are great. Love Leslie Jones!

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Kimmy S.

@GhostHostess Jan 30

TERRIBLE!!!! Not even worth the 1 star… the acting is bad, the script is dry. The fact that Aykroyd, Hudson and Weaver make appearances are the BEST PARTS!

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Noah H.

@Noah85 Jan 28

I’m surprised that this Ghostbusters reboot wasn’t really well received when it came out. I absolutely loved it. I thought that the all-female Ghostbusters was a very welcome breath of fresh air. Patty was HILARIOUS!!!!!! I also REALLY loved the modern music and the CG Slimer was funny and cool too. If you’re a Ghostbusters fan, I would say go watch it. It’s definitely a LOT better than Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.

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Abby Yates

Kristen Wiig

Erin Gilbert

Leslie Jones

Patty Tolan

Kate McKinnon

Jillian Holtzmann

Charles Dance

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Synopsis

Paranormal researcher Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amy Pascal
Screenwriter: Katie Dippold
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Ivan Reitman
Rating: PG-13 (Supernatural Action|Some Crude Humor)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 15, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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