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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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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Rob W

@SurfrockUK Jan 16

Absolutely great Ghostbusters movie. Very funny. The 3D version is awesome.

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Manolo N

@loskullz Jan 10

Super funny and lighthearted! CGI was pretty decent. The movie does not take itself seriously which is honestly what gives it the charm it has. It's a childhood favorite for me, someone born in 2009.

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Curtis M

@Alyxandor Jan 9

An all around well made movie and I appreciate any attempt to continue the Ghostbusters IP. As a modern update to the original it's fine but doesn't capture the same magic as the originals but honestly what can. Kate Mckinnon was the best part of the movie! I liked the updated suits and the tech used in the movie as I felt they really tried to meet the creativity of the originals. Overall just an okay movie and a silly spin on Ghostbusters. Hopefully it inspires young women everywhere to join the ranks of Ghost Corps!

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Johnny K

@JohnnyBerwyn Jan 5

I gave it a shot. Not sure how this even got as high of a score as it did. This novie was horrible. Special effects were good. Script was poorly written. Feel like I wasted 2 hrs of my life I won't get back.

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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, Paul Feig
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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