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Only 57% of people on Rotten Tomatoes who saw the movie actually liked it: But 73% of the critics liked it

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Average Rating: 6.5/10

Reviews Counted: 233

Fresh: 170

Rotten: 63

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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Movie Info

Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of hilarious new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original franchise took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of the funniest actors working today--Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. This summer, they're here to save the world!

Rating:	PG13 (for supernatural action and some crude humor)
Genre:	Action & Adventure , Comedy , Science Fiction & Fantasy
Directed By:	Paul Feig
Written By:	Paul Feig , Katie Dippold
In Theaters:	Jul 15, 2016 wide
Runtime:	105 minutes
Studio:	Sony Pictures

Cast

Melissa McCarthy
as Abby Yates

Kristen Wiig
as Erin Gilbert

Kate McKinnon
as Jillian Holtzmann

Leslie Jones
as Patty Tolan

Charles Dance
as Harold Filmore

Chris Hemsworth
as Kevin

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Critic Reviews for Ghostbusters

All Critics (233) | Top Critics (47) | Fresh (170) | Rotten (63)

This is a mediocre horror/comedy that deserves neither high praise nor disparagement.

Full Review… | July 14, 2016

James Berardinelli

ReelViews

Top Critic

As is so often the case with special-effects-heavy movies, the character comedy quickly gets trampled by the effects (in this case, not special).

Full Review… | July 14, 2016

Peter Rainer

Christian Science Monitor

Top Critic

In her wily line delivery and cocksure swagger, McKinnon resembles nothing if not a young Bill Murray. Through her thick goggles is the impish spark that keeps movies like this in orbit.

Full Review… | July 14, 2016

Andrew Lapin

NPR

Top Critic

These women are having fun just being together and getting to don matching jumpsuits and whale on undead spirits, and their evident joy makes us happy to hop in the hearse for a ride-along.

Full Review… | July 14, 2016

Dana Stevens

Slate

Top Critic

How will the reboot be remembered a couple of decades down the line? Not as beloved, or beloathed; more likely as beliked, if it's remembered at all.

Full Review… | July 14, 2016

Joe Morgenstern

Wall Street Journal

Top Critic

The colorful new version isn't unfaithful to the source material's mythology. It's a fun, true-blue update of a classic.

Full Review… | July 14, 2016

Colin Covert

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Top Critic

"A relatable action comedy that pays affectionate homage to its source material"

Full Review… | July 17, 2016

Fiona Williams

sbs.com.au

If you truly want to see "Ghostbusters" remade in a fresh and reverential way, rent "Be Kind Rewind."

Full Review… | July 17, 2016

David N. Butterworth

rec.arts.movies.reviews

What a treat to watch a remake that's almost as good as the original movie! And who knew Chris Hemsworth could be so funny?

Full Review… | July 17, 2016

Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

A mediocre remake that turns into slime-time for female friendship.

Full Review… | July 17, 2016

Susan Granger

SSG Syndicate

[The cast] add a freshness that negates the need for some of the more groaning tributes to the original movie that this version of Ghostbusters clearly feels it needs to make.

Full Review… | July 17, 2016

Alistair Harkness

Scotsman

The new Ghostbusters is not bad at all and it would make a fun outing for a 12-year-old.

Full Review… | July 17, 2016

David Sexton

London Evening Standard

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Audience Reviews for Ghostbusters

While its gags may be hit & miss and dependant heavily on short-stint cameos and nostalgia of the original, the reboot blasts enough for a likeable summer blockbuster. Ghostbusters' new generation take is obviously a visual treat and spectacle led by the star-studded female-driven squad; though not as impressive as the 1984 version it's still fairly entertaining. 3.5/5

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Eugene Bernabe

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The movie the internet loves to hate turned out to actually be pretty entertaining. I dug the story and the new cast pretty well and even the action sequences were really well done and did things that the original movie couldn't due to effect constraints of the time. The only parts I really disliked involved the Kevin character. It really felt like they couldn't decide if they wanted him to be just a little dumb or basically an asshole. Over all a good start to a possible future franchise. I look forward to more.

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Jason Spencer

Super Reviewer

Ghostbusters is a largely uninspired take on a well known property. The story scores points for changing up the plot at least. Like a remix of a classic song with a new singer and modern production, it entertains based on familiarity but not through excellence or innovation. Ok so Kate McKinnon and Chris Hemsworth are amusing, but the script hangs the rest of the cast out to dry. In lieu of a Sumerian deity from another dimension brought back from the dead, there is a nerdy petulant weirdo (Neil Casey). He is a weak excuse for the main villain. Humor is subjective, but I rarely laughed and that's a deal breaker when assessing a comedy. This cacophonous spectacle wants it both ways. Embrace a modern take, while constantly reminding you of nostalgia for the 1984 original. Star cameos abound with Sigourney Weaver, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson and Annie Potts all in conspicuous bits that distract from, rather than add to the narrative. The idea of a summer blockbuster that headlines 4 women celebrated for their witty minds, and not their physical attributes, is exciting in theory. I so very wanted this movie to be spectacular. Instead it's just barely acceptable. fastfilmreviews.com

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Mark Hobin

Super Reviewer

Although it is very rare for a film to benefit from a remake, Ghostbusters seems like a property, that if done correctly, could expand on the fun of the original, and build a world worth exploring. Sadly, even with the talents involved in Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth, Ghostbusters is nothing but a remake that banks off the name, although there are a few enjoyable sequences. Following four women (Erin, Abby, Jillian, and Holtzmann) as ghosts begin to arise in the city, they begin to meet each other and realize all of their true callings. While hunting down and trapping ghosts does not seem realistic even in the context of the film, it is something than a few of them had dreamed of as kids. Much of these elements are present in the original film, so I was on the lookout for expansions. Does this film improve anything on the original? Is it funny? Let's talk Ghostbusters. From the very first mention of a female-lead Ghostbusters film, I found myself very nervous on the idea, seeing as people complain about not enough female Hollywood characters in general. I was worried if it was a publicity stunt, or whether it was going to be handled with care toward the franchise. Happily, this film does try pretty hard to make itself stand on it's own, creating new characters for fans of the franchise to enjoy, but that is where the care sadly ends. Even though the film tries to sell you on this female team, it doesn't make much sense when the original cast pops up in random cameos, playing other people aside from their original roles. So no, I do not believe this film was needed, but I did admire the attempt at bringing back the franchise for a new generation. Unlike films like Independence Day: Resurgence earlier this year, it does not completely bank off it's name to sell tickets. It does take care of characters, it's character development, and build-up to the big climax, but even though it all seems well-paced out, the conclusion is nothing too spectacular. It leaves fans wanting so much more. Being a fan of the original Ghostbusters film, there was one thing I was hoping for from this film, that felt very absent in my opinion. Proper comedy between the team members. In the original film, every actor had their moment to shine, especially Bill Murray. With extremely cheesy one-liners and stupid dialogue, the jokes worked in context with the film. In serious moments, characters would keep a straight face while saying a dumb line of dialogue, adding a bit of dry humour for the mature viewers. This film had absolutely none of that, providing dated references and dumb slapstick most of the time; However, the highlights of the film that did work for me, was the addition of Chris Hemsworth as their secretary and some standout moments from Kate McKinnon. Hiring a secretary based solely on how good-looking he is, is kind of humorous, but his dumb characteristics, played perfectly throughout the entire duration by Chris Hemsworth, was hilarious. He has many funny lines of dialogue and has quite a few moments to shine here. While Kate McKinnon on the other hand can be slightly repetitive with her performance, I found her to be hysterical. Her facial gestures and random outbursts made me chuckle quite a few times, but it eventually got a little much for the film to handle. Although these actors give it their all, not all of them worked for me, as the usually do. Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Wiig are both great performers, but they were played more serious this time around and when they were ready to give their big punch-lines, it felt like the lack of an R-rating was holding them back. Unlike the original, this film is completely kid-friendly, making for a few cringe-worthy gags. I am choosing to leave out Leslie Jones' character, solely due to the fact that she felt kind of neutral to me. She had her moments like Hemsworth and McKinnon, but she also fell pretty flat in a few instances. As for the spectacle in the film, I would say it delivers. After hit-or-miss jokes throughout the film, introducing a lacklustre villain, and having random cameos to call back the original film, we finally reach the big climax in the city. The Ghostbusters must band together to take down the city filled with ghosts, and while it feels like a pretty short sequence, each cast member had their moment to shine. Kate McKinnon is given some of the best scenes throughout the big battle and it is probably the most memorable part of the film. It is just bigger than the original, without being better. Overall, Ghostbusters tries very hard to rejuvenate the franchise, and while it is not a bad film in any way, there really isn't anything that screams memorable. I enjoy these actresses, so if they were to ever make a sequel, I believe they can come up with an original storyline and leave the original cast alone. There are far too many callbacks, too many cheesy gags, and the PG-rating definitely hurts the film in my opinion. In the end, will it please fans? I would say both yes and no simultaneously. Is it a fun flick about women crushing ghosts? Sure. Is it a bad comedy? Yes. Some of the jokes hit, some of the action is fun, and the performances are enjoyable enough to warrant seeing them again. I do not think the horrible amounts of backlash toward this film is warranted, but it doesn't really prove anyone wrong either. It is a mixed feelings type of movie. Can I recommend it? To hardcore fans of the original and kids, sure.

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