Ghostbusters II

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Ghostbusters II

PG

1989

1h 48m

Comedy

Fantasy

Adventure

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After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters -- a team of spirit exterminators -- is disbanded for demolishing parts of the city during the battle. But when Ghostbuster Peter Venkman learns that spirits have taken an interest in his son, the men launch a rogue ghost-chasing mission. The quest quickly goes awry, landing them in court. But when the ghosts turn on the judge, he issues an order allowing the Ghostbusters to get back to work.

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Critics Consensus

Thanks to the cast, Ghostbusters 2 is reasonably amusing, but it lacks the charm, wit, and energy of its predecessor.

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

05/11/2022

2/4

Murray's character sits firmly at the center of the film, and makes it part of a series, rather than just another sequel.

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

06/15/2015

The sequel is, on the whole, a fairly mechanical spook show, filled with grinning ghosts that are definitely ghoulish but hardly menacing.

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Nick Schager

The Screengrab

04/07/2009

Effectively slimed everyone's fond memories of the original.

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

Dec 17

3/5

The effects are bigger and more spectacular, Murray once again shines as the shyster scientist and there is an expanded role for Rick Moranis.

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Adrian Martin

Film Critic: Adrian Martin

Jul 30

1/5

Comedy has rarely been this depressing.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

07/12/2022

Ghostbusters II unexpectedly manages a mix of loud laughs with suspense. [Full review in Spanish]

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@Emb3r.G Dec 8

Character Personalities are slightly altered but I still enjoy a Ghostbusters Movie

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Zach B

@ZachBasham67 Dec 7

Why all the hate? The first half is a little slow, but then it picks up in the back half

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Tom F

Nov 29

Not the least needed sequel ever, but nothing special either.

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Rock L

Nov 16

this movie was insane. way weirder than the first one. way way weirder.

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A. ERUNDIL M

Nov 8

Lo pasas bien sin mas. Muy lejos de la primera

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Taylor C.

@Tcarmichael Nov 6

I think ghostbusters movie are funny

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Doctor Peter Venkman

Dan Aykroyd

Doctor Raymond Stantz

Sigourney Weaver

Dana Barrett

Harold Ramis

Doctor Egon Spengler

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Synopsis

After saving New York City from a ghost attack, the Ghostbusters -- a team of spirit exterminators -- is disbanded for demolishing parts of the city during the battle. But when Ghostbuster Peter Venkman learns that spirits have taken an interest in his son, the men launch a rogue ghost-chasing mission. The quest quickly goes awry, landing them in court. But when the ghosts turn on the judge, he issues an order allowing the Ghostbusters to get back to work.

Director: Ivan Reitman
Producer: Ivan Reitman
Screenwriter: Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 16, 1989, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $110.4M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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