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Ghostbusters II
1989 108 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.6
Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Ivan Reitman
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Description
The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.
Budget:
$37M
US Gross:
$112.49M
Worldwide:
$215.39M
Starring
Bill Murray
Actor
Dan Aykroyd
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Sigourney Weaver
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Ghostbusters II is a polarizing sequel that generally retains the charm of the original cast while struggling to recreate its predecessor's unique spark. Opinions remain sharply divided between those who appreciate its scaled-up spectacle and family-friendly tone and those who view it as a repetitive, forced imitation.
| Acting | The original ensemble cast reprises their roles effectively, grounding the film with familiar charisma and chemistry. | |
| Production | The film maintains high production standards with visual effects that successfully match or scale up the spectacle of the 1984 original. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some praise the clever, nostalgic writing as a worthy successor, while others find the plot to be a derivative, uninspired rehashing of the first film's narrative beats. | |
| Humor | The humor generates significant disagreement; supporters find the new gags and comedic additions like Peter MacNicol delightful, whereas critics argue the jokes feel forced, childish, and lacking the wit of the original. | |
| Originality | The sequel's ability to capture the magic of the first film is contested, with some viewing it as an enjoyable, worthy continuation and others seeing it as a shallow project that lacks the original’s spark and intensity. |