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Ghostbusters II

PG Released Jun 16, 1989 1h 48m Comedy Fantasy Adventure List
55% Tomatometer 40 Reviews 61% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
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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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Nick Schager The Screengrab Effectively slimed everyone's fond memories of the original. Apr 7, 2009 Full Review Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Ghostbusters II unexpectedly manages a mix of loud laughs with suspense. [Full review in Spanish] Jul 12, 2022 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review Mark M It’s a good movie but not as good as the original. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/29/24 Full Review Macon R It’s OK I would prefer the OG Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/27/24 Full Review Audience Member Another great addition to the franchise. I enjoyed the first one and this one held up pretty well to the first. A great sequel in my opinion. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Brian H It's not as adored as the original but seeing the guys back at it is treat enough for me. It's a mandatory watch if your a fan of the franchise. I'm 40 yrs old and still do a Ghostbusters marathon every June 8th (Ghostbusters day) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Brian H It's not as adored as the original but seeing the guys back at it is treat enough for me. It's a mandatory watch if your a fan of the franchise. I'm 40 yrs old and still do a Ghostbusters marathon every June 8th (Ghostbusters day) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/31/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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