Ghostbusters II

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Ghostbusters II

PG

Released Jun 16, 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 (Bill Murray) 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

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

Rated: 2/4

May 11, 2022

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Kathleen Carroll

New York Daily News

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

Jun 15, 2015

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Nick Schager

The Screengrab

Effectively slimed everyone's fond memories of the original.

Apr 7, 2009

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

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

Jul 12, 2022

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

In general, it has the same look and feel, but the energy and enthusiasm have waned.

Rated: 6/10

Sep 6, 2020

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Colette DeDonato

Common Sense Media

Murray's in his prime here as one of four fearless slime fighters in a sequel that is just about as funny and entertaining as the original.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 20, 2017

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Steven B

Not a bad movie and rather fun in most parts, but the statue of liberty coming to life from the ectoplasm was a bit ridiculous.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Felix B

Not as good as the first film but is still a brilliant film with good concepts

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/22/24

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Melvin F

I think this was a serviceable sequel. It did some expansion on the story and the acting was okay. My only issue was the retread of the stuff that was done in the previous installment. I did like the villain however and the lore behind him. The story was okay. I know around this time they were also trying to appeal more to kids since the real Ghostbusters cartoon was out. I think that was a misstep. I still liked the film even with that said.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/20/24

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Chris T

I honestly saw this first as a kid. It's a classic with all the craziest ideas. Plenty of ghosts, plenty of laughs and a really crazy idea for a villain-a haunted painting of a wizard. At this point it is the only time you get real time with the original cast before Harold Ramis passed away. The franchise as a whole seems to work at its best with creativity on superstition and a cast of blue collar workers. I'll always love this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10/24

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Mark M

It’s a good movie but not as good as the original.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Macon R

It’s OK I would prefer the OG

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/27/24

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Doctor Peter Venkman

Dan Aykroyd

Doctor Raymond Stantz

Sigourney Weaver

Dana Barrett

Harold Ramis

Doctor Egon Spengler

Rick Moranis

Louis Tully

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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 (Bill Murray) 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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