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Ghostbusters

Play trailer 1:00 Poster for Ghostbusters PG-13 Released Jul 15, 2016 1h 57m Comedy Fantasy Adventure Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Paranormal researcher Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.
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Ghostbusters does an impressive job of standing on its own as a freewheeling, marvelously cast supernatural comedy -- even if it can't help but pale somewhat in comparison with the classic original.

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Catherine Scott Bitch Media Ghostbusters is fun, it's silly, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. Feb 11, 2021 Full Review Alexandra Heller-Nicholas ABC News (Australia) The new Ghostbusters film is a smart, spectacular addition to the series. Aug 27, 2018 Full Review Soraya Nadia McDonald Andscape Frankly, if you're going to make a new Ghostbusters with a female foursome as the leads and you're facing a backlash from clanging dungeons of the woman-hating internet, it seems like it would make for an epic opportunity to troll them. Sep 26, 2017 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson It brings the modern changes and updates that come with making this kind of movie in 2016 and not 1984, which equates to a high level of flashy CGI and blockbuster-level action compared to the saucy and subtle original. Rated: 3/5 Oct 14, 2024 Full Review Zach Pope Zach Pope Reviews See this film for Ghostbuster laughs and a new era of Ghostbusters Aug 7, 2023 Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade Ghostbusters offered a fresh and fun spin on the classic testosterone-fueled comedy and featured Chris Hemsworth as a dim-witted himbo, delightful cameos by cast members from the original movie, and a wonderful breakout performance by Kate McKinnon. Dec 21, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Ralf_Wolf the jokes fell flat ... I expected sooo much more from pretty much everyone in this movie unfortunately the writing/directing let us all down and this will be a horrible mark on everyone involved Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/24/21 Full Review Nashville I. It got unnecessary flack for having an all-female cast, but the real issue is that the script was just bad. The movie tries too often to get cute and hip and not once being natural. That style aside, the central idea of the movie was very hokey…and that’s considering we’re talking about boxing up ghosts like pests! Oh and Hemsworth? What were they even going for with him? Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/07/25 Full Review T85 J Hot Take, but this is a great movie! It feels kind of like a parody (which I mean positively). For me there is no reason to hate the movie and you should give it a second try. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Andy S The worst film I've ever seen! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review Ryan H. A terrible attempt at a great franchise. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/25 Full Review dileep k Its something i can tell you that. Although i do agree with the other people on it didn't give the same energy as the first two movies. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Paranormal researcher Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.
Director
Paul Feig
Producer
Ivan Reitman, Amy Pascal
Screenwriter
Katie Dippold, Paul Feig
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co
Columbia Pictures, Ivan Reitman
Rating
PG-13 (Supernatural Action|Some Crude Humor)
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 11, 2016
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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