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Ghostbusters
2016 117 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.0
Action, Fantasy, Comedy
Director: Paul Feig
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Description
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
Budget:
$144M
US Gross:
$128.35M
Worldwide:
$229.15M
Starring
Melissa McCarthy
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Kristen Wiig
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Kate McKinnon
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2017
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
Ghostbusters (2016) is a polarizing reboot that generally succeeds as a lighthearted popcorn flick while failing to escape the shadow of the original film. Critics and audiences remain deeply divided over whether the cast's comedic chemistry provides a refreshing update or an uninspired, overly silly parody of the franchise.
| Acting | Chris Hemsworth's comedic performance as the dim-witted assistant provides a consistent highlight for most viewers. | |
| Production | The film's visual effects and 3D presentation create a technically impressive spectacle, particularly during action sequences. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being thin, unoriginal, and lacking the cohesive narrative structure of the 1984 original. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast's comedic chemistry are split: some find the interplay between the four leads refreshing and dynamic, while others view it as strained and reminiscent of an extended, lackluster sketch. | |
| Humor | The film's tone is a subject of significant disagreement, with some viewers enjoying the overt, campy humor and others finding the persistent silliness disrespectful to the source material. |