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[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

I saw it today, and I didn't like it at all.

For context, I dislike the original Ghostbusters as well.

 

[Nokterian]

'Paul Feig’s Ghostbusters is, above all else, a real Ghostbusters movie. '

the fuck does this mean

They have no clue either just to sound cool and edgy.

 

[Nipo]

63% on rotten tomatoes.

 

[streetsahead123]

The only very negative review I've seen so far is the Hollywood Reporter (so I imagine that'll be the one that goes viral on Reddit) but most of the reviews seem to be "It's fine. I don't know why anybody made a big deal about this."

 

[213372bu]

Variety

All reboots are haunted by the specter of the movie that inspired them, but Sony’s new gender-swapped “Ghostbusters” — which substitutes comediennes Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones for the previously all-male paranormal exterminator squad — suffers from a disappointingly strong case of déjà vu. While both funnier and scarier than Ivan Reitman’s 1984 original, this otherwise over-familiar remake from “Bridesmaids” director Paul Feig doesn’t do nearly enough to innovate on what has come before, even going so far as to conjure most of the earlier film’s cast (including Slimer and the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man) in cameos that undercut the new film’s chemistry.

In a cartoonishly feeble-minded plot twist that suggests Feig might be better suited to be directing the new “Scooby-Doo” reboot, a disgruntled white guy (Neil Casey), has been inviting noxious visitors from the spirit world to cross over for his own nefarious purposes.

http://variety.com/2016/film/reviews/ghostbusters-review-melissa-mccarthy-1201810318/

Generally negative aside from the performance by the actors again, but is quoted as being funnier and scarier than the original.

These reviews are written like messes this time around.

 

[Already Torn]

Which is how all reviews should be done. Force people to actually read the critique instead of jumping to a number.

But what Metacritic score will I point to? How will we rank the summer movies?

 

[Blader]

My expectation going in is that Kate McKinnon will be the strongest part of the movie and Feig will be the weakest.

 

[Bluekaveli]

I'll go see it. Better than someone trying to drag me to another movie based entirely on pets lol.

 

[B33]

MRAs won?

They were going to cite negative reviews and pretend like they watched it to confabulate a narrative that matched their preconceptions no matter what.

 

[Expendable.]

Expendable says it's good, I don't care about anybody else's opinion tbh

Aw, well thank you. If it makes any difference, I'm not a massive fan of the first film. It's good fun though, and I had pretty much the same level of enjoyment here.

 

[GavinUK86]

I saw it today, and I didn't like it at all.

For context, I dislike the original Ghostbusters as well.

So does that mean it's a good Ghostbusters film?

 

[The Technomancer]

Ah, there it is:
http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2016/07/10/ghostbusters-review-bad-news-for-the-ghostbros

With a better script this new version of Ghostbusters could have given the original a run for its money; that 1984 classic was the result of a lot of elements coming together in just the right way, and this version has so many of those elements - a great cast, a true affection for the supernatural, a varied comedic tone - but it just blows it on the story.

Still, the pieces are in place. The movie, for the most part, works. It’s easily one of the funniest comedies of the year, and I loved hanging out with these characters (which is such a huge part of the success of the 84 movie). Even though it’s stuck having to wink and nod at the original (the cameos, by the way, are fine. Bill Murray’s is, predictably, the best. Harold Ramis’ is touching), this film manages to carve out its own space, and I want to see Feig and his cast return to continue exploring it and expanding it. And hell, their Ghostbusters II HAS TO be better than the original Ghostbusters II.

 

[BronsonLee]

I'm waiting on Faraci's review. I know a lot of people hate him, but 9 times out of 10 my opinions align with his

Ya but that dude is a flop so I just put his stuff in the bin

What about me

Who are yo-*is punched*

 

[Hickbilly Deluxe]

Is GAF gonna be eatin crow tonight?

Its hard to say, since some film critics may actually be afraid to throw out bad reviews in fear of backlash. The only way we are really going to know for sure is wait for the masses to see it and the sales numbers over the first couple of weeks.

 

[Jarmel]

My expectation going in is that Kate McKinnon will be the strongest part of the movie and Feig will be the weakest.

What I've been getting from the reviews is that Feig was the one who was kinda shit. The actors/actresses all apparently did their jobs but the direction and writing weren't up to par.

Funny how a male looks to be the weak link in this.

 

[ElectricBlanketFire]

Have there been any "epic responses" to the reviews yet?

 

[streetsahead123]

I think it's hilarious that people have been whining forever that this isn't loyal at all to the originals and the main complaint I'm seeing in reviews is that it's too loyal to the originals.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

So it seems like its strictly average; your typical summer movie. It's about what I expected, to be fair.

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

people hate on faraci bc of his CBM fanboy schtick but he's actually a good writer

I agree with his opinions fairly often. If he just cut down on his obvious biases people would respect him

 

[Expendable.]

is it true about no traps

There's a trap, and it is used.

 

[Abounder]

Looks like the scores won't validate either 'side' lol

 

[Robot Pants]

What was so bad about ghostbusters 2?

 

[Haloid1177]

What I want to know is if it's typical Feig humor or more in line with the original, because I absolutely detest his brand of humor.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

So does that mean it's a good Ghostbusters film?

No? Its just like, another Paul Feig/Melissa McCarthy comedy, with the ghostbusters label. Seen one, seen em all. It was boring.

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

There's a trap, and it is used.

cheers

 

[Robot Pants]

people hate on faraci bc of his CBM fanboy schtick but he's actually a good writer

I agree with his opinions fairly often. If he just cut down on his obvious biases people would respect him

What's CBM?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

What was so bad about ghostbusters 2?

the not-good part of it

 

[Replicant]

Sounds fine to me. Won't stop the whining though.

 

[GavinUK86]

Sounding like it's an alright movie now more reviews are coming in. I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[QuantumZebra]

What about me

 

[Wagram]

Doesn't seem to be the colossal failure that many people expected. Sounds better than 2 at least.

I think it's hilarious that people have been whining forever that this isn't loyal at all to the originals and the main complaint I'm seeing in reviews is that it's too loyal to the originals.

Hey, it worked for Star Wars. It damn near copies that script.

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

What's CBM?

comic book movie

 

[Gordon Shumway]

What about me

 

[Discotheque]

These reviews, even the positive ones don't sound like a movie I'll enjoy honestly. I'll definitely give it a watch when it hits netflix but ehhh I didn't want a Paul Feig comedy here. Which is admittedly a stupid expectation to have after they announced the director and cast.

 

[Kurdel]

I think it's hilarious that people have been whining forever that this isn't loyal at all to the originals and the main complaint I'm seeing in reviews is that it's too loyal to the originals.

That is hilarious

 

[Zombine]

Really excited to watch this. Nobody wants to go with me so I'll go see it alone Friday morning.

 

[Demoncarnotaur]

As a standalone Hollywood action style comedy it sounds like a blast. As a sequel to Ghostbusters tonally & stylistically it sounds a bit divisive.

Sounds like I should have fun watching it, though part of me will wish the comedy and action was dialed down a pinch. Either way, glad it's not a giant mess like the trailers and that theme song.

 

[kopitarrulez_11]

69% now muhahahahahahah

 

[AoM]

"It's not as bad as we thought it'd be." Ok.

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

Positive reviews go along the lines of, "It's entertaining, if average summer movie."

Negative reviews go all in, yeesh.

Not expecting this to be good when all said and done.

 

[wenis]

I will not let this Ghostbusters 2 slander stand!

The two films have nothing to do with one another. I don't understand

It's so that when people read their thought on it, they aren't labelled a crying fanboy or a misogynist outright. A neutral ground review.

 

[QuantumZebra]

63% on rotten tomatoes.

Where? Not seeing any rating atm

 

[Toa TAK]

Hoestly, these reviews are coming out a lot better than what I was expecting. Still seeing it, but I'll adjust mah expectations accordingly. It's gotta be better than Independence Day: Resurgence.

Lol amazing.

Fantastic.

 

[B33]

People hate on Devin Faraci because they don't like his opinions and they dislike how he engages with virulent fans.

 

[Averon]

The RT score is jumping between 55%-65% every second.

 

[BronsonLee]

70 sounds about right, IMO.

 

[Discotheque]

I will not let this Ghostbusters 2 slander stand!

It's fun up until the court scene and then after that it's a load of shit.

 

[Father_Brain]

What was so bad about ghostbusters 2?

It's not terrible, but it's one of the most transparent "this film only exists because the studio really wanted a sequel, not because anyone involved had any great story ideas for one" sequels ever made. The creative exhaustion is apparent (see: the absurd lengths the script goes to to put the leads back more or less where they were at the beginning of the first film).

 

[adj_noun]

Where? Not seeing any rating atm

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/franchise/ghostbusters/

60% at the moment

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

70 sounds about right, IMO.

That's generous tbh