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Ghostbusters: Afterlife
2021 124 min Canada, United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.7
Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Director: Jason Reitman
🎭 Based on
«Ghostbusters»
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Description
When single mom Callie and her two kids Trevor and Phoebe arrive in a small Oklahoma town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$129.47M
Worldwide:
$204.45M
Starring
Carrie Coon
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Paul Rudd
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Finn Wolfhard
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2022
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2022
— Best Visual Effects
BAFTA 2022
— Best Visual Effects
Saturn Awards 2022
— Best Young Performer
Saturn Awards 2022
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
Ghostbusters: Afterlife is generally regarded as a heartfelt, nostalgia-driven sequel that successfully honors the legacy of the original 1984 film. While critics and audiences appreciate the strong performances of the young cast and the respectful tone, the film is criticized for a slow start and an over-reliance on exposition at the expense of action.
| Acting | Mckenna Grace delivers an standout performance that anchors the film’s central narrative. | |
| Direction | Jason Reitman directs with a clear, affectionate reverence for the original franchise lore. | |
| Emotion | The film effectively leverages nostalgia to provide a satisfying, heartfelt continuation for long-term fans. | |
| Screenplay | The thin screenplay relies too heavily on exposition and implausible plot points, leaving viewers wanting more actual ghost-hunting sequences. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is divisive: some appreciate the slow-burn character development, while others find the first half tedious and lacking in momentum. |