Ghostbusters
2016
Fans have been clamoring for 2+ decades for another
sequel to the 1984 blockbuster comedy “Ghostbuster”. So it’s no real surprise
that it has finally come to fruition with the original cast member Dan Aykroyd
taking his turn as the Executive Producer of this effort, along with Director
Paul Feig, whose resume is more note-worthy from directing successful TV shows
ranging from the acclaimed AMC’s Madmen to The Office, Parks and Recreation and
Arrested Development. Collectively the two men are combining their talents and
achievements to help guide the new 3rd reboot of the iconic film
with the much heralded idea of an all-female cast in “Ghostbusters 2016”.
This time out we have paranormal researcher Abby
Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and physicist Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) who are
desperately trying to prove to metropolitan locals that ghosts really exist in
modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates
turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann (current SNL’s Kate McKinnon) for help,
along with Patty Tolan (current SNL’s Leslie Jones), who is a lifelong street
smart New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Together they armed
themselves with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women set out to
prepare for an epic battle as thousands of mischievous spooky and slimy green
ghouls descend on Times Square to frighten and “scare the bejeebers” (means
“mental soundness and wits) out of everyone.
My review: Well, it’s not insanely boring but I also promise
you this. If you should see this film, then somewhere in the time it takes you to
leave your theater seat to the time it takes for you to get to your car to go
home, you will be unable to recall one single memorable scene, one single unique
ghost, one memorable quote or one unforgettable special effect that was redeemable
to share with friends.
You then add a silly array of needless acting
cameos and homages, along with mediocre special effects, I say why bother to see
this in the theater. Just wait for it to come to cable – free basic cable. So,
as the quoted line goes, “Who you’re going to call? No one.
To the Hollywood Executives, I am just a fan,
so I don’t have your inside knowledge for what it takes to making a great movie
or making big deals. But if you are
sitting around in a board room 12 months from now trying to collectively
conjure up new plot ideas for films and someone utters the suggestion of another
Ghostbuster sequel (which this latest version leaves open that real possibility),
my advice to you all is this…………….. “The power
of Lester compels you to just let the dead (Ghosts) rest in peace”.
2 - 1/4 Stars
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