excelsiorlef
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I dug what they did and trust me you are in a 1% minority. That dance scene would have single handedly been used to dismiss the whole movie.
Ghostbusters |OT| Is it the boobs?
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I dug what they did and trust me you are in a 1% minority. That dance scene would have single handedly been used to dismiss the whole movie.
BronsonLee
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Oh and this was just a colossal fuckup from a marketing perspective
That and the MRA bullshit didn't help at all
That and the MRA bullshit didn't help at all
Tom Nook Sawyer
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No one? Here's one right here. I was checking my watch halfway through
Androidsleeps
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Ah, critics who thought it's decent are embellishing and shaping their opinions to pander to the feminazis and the PC culture..because there is just noway that anyone can genuinely think THIS movie is okay or not that bad. That or they're paid off. Our only hope is ranty angry hyperbolic youtube "reviewers", they are the future of film critique.
Seriously, is this a joke post that I didn't get or are you serious? Is it really that difficult to comprehend that a lot of film critics thought it was "okay" and not the worst thing ever, and addressing the elephant in the room [the angry hyperbolic misogynistic rhetoric that flooded this movie since day 0] is almost certainly expected from people discussing this movie?
I don't get this. I thought the trailers were awful but got excited when I saw the favorable reviews. There were a few good jokes but for the most part the film was about as dumb as the trailers show. The tone the trailers set up was exactly what you got.
bananafactory
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WHO GOT TO YOU
BronsonLee
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Tone was fine, footage wasn't what they should've used. Bad trailers all around.
They also fueled the fire way too much/gave people things to latch on (like Patty not being a scientist/knew New York, which ended up being a pretty important thing)
CUT THE CHECK
Setting up the dance sequence and leaving it hanging strangely works. It left a surreal backdrop in place for the main cast to enter.
But it probably was in the original cut, which Paul Feig said was four hours long.
I'd really love to see what hit the cutting room floor from Kevin's job interview. The actors probably sat around that table for a good few hours just riffing off each other.
I said I liked the movie on another site, which is usually quite level-headed, and then someone quoted me and another user, suggesting we were shills because we saw it pre-release. Then people who had been posting there for 15 years started accusing the site itself of being paid shills, and subsequently got banned.
This movie really brings out the stupid in people.
brandonh83
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Dance scene was good for the credits.
My opinion of the movie would have taken a swan dive otherwise.
My opinion of the movie would have taken a swan dive otherwise.
BronsonLee
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Dance scene is the canon ending IMO
bananafactory
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I think it really could have worked. Having them fighting ghosts amidst a mob of dancing puppets? Insane, and awesome
excelsiorlef
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Totally agreed that shot of the GBers in the hotel lobby with the foggy retro NY and all the people frozen in disco begind is actually haunting, creepy and beautiful. There is some gorgeous composition in this film.
"Those grumbles smack of misogyny, but also entitlement. Its easy to wonder if Ghostbusters detractors have become so used to being treated by Hollywood as the only target market that matters, that the very idea a major summer film might be made with an audience other than them in mind becomes a source of major insecurity." -- The Telegraph (UK) as of 3 days ago.
So if you dislike poorly defined Mary Sue characters, you are misogynistic, entitled and insecure... which choir are you listening to? Because it is not mainstream media.
brandonh83
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That's just where I felt like it would have been too much. I was laughing when they were doing the poses, but I was simultaneously worried about what it could turn into. I thought it was enough to be really funny and the payoff is in the credits, not disturbing the actual movie, so it's kind of a win-win.
whatsinaname
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Really enjoyed it. Some great 3D effects and pretty good chemistry among the characters. Hemsworth was funny.
Holtzman <3.
Though I have to say some of the camera work in the standing around and talking scenes in the first half was very very unnatural. Almost like they couldn't get all four actors in a room at the same time so had to splice together shots from different days of shooting.
Holtzman <3.
Though I have to say some of the camera work in the standing around and talking scenes in the first half was very very unnatural. Almost like they couldn't get all four actors in a room at the same time so had to splice together shots from different days of shooting.
Adding the dance wouldn't change that. They'd dance and hold that last pose.
As it was, it was all so rushed it was obvious something was missing.
excelsiorlef
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Well calling them mary sues isn't a good start for ya.
Especially given that I'd argue they got more character development than the originals did.
brandonh83
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I think it was obviously going to be there, and then Paul Feig was like this would obviously be a bad idea lol
And he's right. It was effective enough when they entered the Mercado and you could see them all in the pose. It was funny at first then kinda creepy. Going with a dance number would have blown it.
Anyway Friday estimates are at $17.2.
And he's right. It was effective enough when they entered the Mercado and you could see them all in the pose. It was funny at first then kinda creepy. Going with a dance number would have blown it.
Anyway Friday estimates are at $17.2.
The reaction to the AVGN video shows this is BS. People that like the movie get dislikes. People that say they don't want to see the movie may get articles written about them being a sexist and death threats. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/19/fashion/ghostbusters-internet-attacks.html?_r=1 His wife got insulted and called a gold digger by real magazine writers. Don't talk about a dislike bar.
Richard Roeper got attacked and branded a sexist for his review too.
https://twitter.com/richardroeper/status/753308248095068160
https://twitter.com/richardroeper/status/753060397238726657
A lot of the negative reaction, not all of it of course, but a lot of it and people wanting the movie to fail and spamming low ratings is a response to this.
excelsiorlef
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I see we're at the "the real sexists are" portion of the conversation.
This all reminds me of when Gone Home got some good reviews and the video game world lost its mind...
BronsonLee
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If you put all four of them together you STILL wouldn't have anything resembling a Mary Sue
Reptars Revenge
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I thought it was average to good. My least favorite of the Feig movies. Spy set the bar pretty high. The third act was so boring. The Bill Murray cameo was the worst part which is unforgivable. Hemsworth was hilarious but too dumb. Glad he learned to listen to a saxophone with his ears instead of eyes haha. I love that the villian was so meta but probably should've had more parallels comparing his experience with ghosts as a child to Wiigs to flesh him out. The blonde woman was the best part she was so crazy. Would have loved to see Jason statham as a fake ghost hunter. I am in for a sequel which I assume will be better
brandonh83
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It's what some people like to type a lot now after December 18th of last year.
And by god they'll type it, whether they have any idea what it means or not.
excelsiorlef
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And yell how dare you call me sexist I just don't like Mary Sues which ok no one was... well until you called them Mary fucking Sues lmao.
Daffy Duck
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Has there been any word on them releasing this theme song version yet?
It's awesome and I can't believe I've not seen anything about it being released.
It's awesome and I can't believe I've not seen anything about it being released.
brandonh83
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Which?
BronsonLee
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Them leading with that stupid Fall Out Boy one when the kickass Walk The Moon version was right there = wat
Scientist Supreme!
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I can't possibly agree with this more. This works with more than just Ghostbusters.
bananafactory
Banned
If we're talking about the remix of the theme (and not the Fallout Boy song), yeah I wanna get my hands on it too. It's good
MHWilliams
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As I pointed out elsewhere, the fire started right at the jump.
That was the establishment of the conversation around this film.
On the Twitter game, here's people reacting to Patton Oswalt saying he was all about a positive review. Honestly, you can do this for any positive reviews. The discourse surrounding this film has been trash in all ways from the beginning, as shown by tweets and comments in all goddamn directions. And it was a battleground from the word "go" as I show above.
I tire of this woe is me hand-wringing in every thread.
Megalosaro
Banned
I thought it was good. Loved
My only complaints:
1)too many Holts man showing off tech scenes. It kind of got ridiculous.
2)didn't care for kevin. He came off as a douche instead of stupid.
Otherwise, it was fun. Could have used more busting.
ain't no bitches gonna hunt no ghosts
My only complaints:
1)too many Holts man showing off tech scenes. It kind of got ridiculous.
2)didn't care for kevin. He came off as a douche instead of stupid.
Otherwise, it was fun. Could have used more busting.
brandonh83
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godddaaaammnnnn
Better call Mary Sue Winstead for the sequel!
Daffy Duck
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The new Ray Parker Jr Remix theme song.
Candeldandel
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I think my favorite comment I'm seeing the most of is... EVERYONE really wants a sequel? I'm surprised as hell at that. I mean, it makes me super happy, but it wasn't even on my radar! I didn't expect this at ALL.
brandonh83
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Oh uhm... well the movie had several remixes from different artists, but this is on the official soundtrack. Sounds the same to me though.
excelsiorlef
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They mean the trailer song
Probably made in a trailer music house.
It's not likely ever comimg out sadly.
brandonh83
Banned
Oh okay, well trailer music isn't typically from the actual soundtrack.
Yeah a sequel would be nice, especially with that end credits teaser. The hate this movie got is just ridiculous, hopefully it will do well and gets a second movie.
Its weird that people are calling three women who are educated scientists Mary Sue's.
ETA - also, lol at the nerd who forging about the actual Karate Kid 3. Hilary Swank starred in the fourth.
hairygreenpeas
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Took my younger siblings to see it last night, and we had a blast! It's not super amazing - which I honestly wasn't expecting it to be - but it was a pretty solid and highly enjoyable experience. I'm a fan of Paul Feig movies, so the movie's brand of humor was definitely right up my alley. My siblings couldn't even pinpoint their favorite parts because they just have so many lol. Definitely almost lost my shit when the concert guy let out the high-pitched shriek though! Haha!
Cast was great - at least the main four + Hemsworth were. McKinnon and Wiig were especially a joy to watch. <3 Editing could've used a bit more polish though, and the third act definitely could've had more UMPH; but, all in all, a solid movie.
Ngl, I was partly dreading going to see the movie because of the possibility of certain people hate-watching it and making snide comments, which would have ultimately ruined my experience; but, thankfully, I ran into none of that BS. Some in the audience were definitely familiar with the controversy surrounding the movie though, and it was especially apparent in scenes that seemingly reflect the absolutely ridiculous vitriol spewed at the film itself
There was a resounding "Oooooohhhhhh..." when those scenes came up lol. Audience applauded the movie though! It felt nice. 
Cast was great - at least the main four + Hemsworth were. McKinnon and Wiig were especially a joy to watch. <3 Editing could've used a bit more polish though, and the third act definitely could've had more UMPH; but, all in all, a solid movie.
Ngl, I was partly dreading going to see the movie because of the possibility of certain people hate-watching it and making snide comments, which would have ultimately ruined my experience; but, thankfully, I ran into none of that BS. Some in the audience were definitely familiar with the controversy surrounding the movie though, and it was especially apparent in scenes that seemingly reflect the absolutely ridiculous vitriol spewed at the film itself
(like the YouTube comments scene, as well as some other general ones that featured skepticism and mockery toward the Ghostbusters crew.)
brandonh83
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Nah. It actually lines up logically with the rest of the rampant stupidity across the past 2 years.
Daffy Duck
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Damn that sucks, that trailer music is amazing.
Speaking of Ray Parker Jr, just going to lay down some spoilers for Ghostheads right here.
There is a part in the movie where he holds up his phone to the camera and shows off his custom answering machine message song. Something along the lines of "You are you trying to call?". He stated he is the only person in the world with this answering machine message.
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There is a part in the movie where he holds up his phone to the camera and shows off his custom answering machine message song. Something along the lines of "You are you trying to call?". He stated he is the only person in the world with this answering machine message.
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excelsiorlef
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There's some decent reconstructions on youtube
https://youtu.be/rKxZusRLrRA
Look for stuff like that.
Where do these stairs go?
cr0w
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Just the ones on either side of the seats. She slipped and slid straight down on her ass, laughing the whole time. Nothing serious.
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