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Ghostbusters Review

What I liked: I liked the ghostbusters. All the characters were unique. And funny. And better developed than their 1980's counterparts. I especially loved the techy and the subway lady. I liked the cameos from almost everyone and everything from the original movie. They were fun for those of us who loved the original and not distracting if you hadn't seen it (who has not seen the original Ghostbusters? I mean honestly!). I liked the first ghost, that whole situation reminded me both of the Winchester Mystery House and of Lockwood and Co. I liked the crazy inventions, and felt like cheering when they got to use their gadgets in the show down, which also reminded me of Lockwood. I liked that the special effects haven't actually improved since the '80s. I liked the Chinese food delivery guy. I loved them clearing out their lab at the university, it is a short scene but seemed oddly familiar. I liked the credits.

What I didn't: I don't know how I felt about the ghost pirate balloon festival. It had it's moments but it really seemed to be channeling Pirates of the Caribbean and since they are making a 5th one, it just seemed too soon. I didn't love the diving into the portal, but did like the driving into the portal, so I guess in this one instance I must concede that spelling may be important. I didn't love the bad guy. He as neither a Muppet in a fridge nor a guy in a marshmallow suit so having a real character with a motive and a plan just seemed to come way out of left field. His plan was very nefarious and honestly a little sinister for how comic the movie was. I didn't like the trailers for the movie, they made it look very dumb. Bad job marketing team. The movie was much better than one would expect from the promos.

Who should watch this? Anyone who liked the first movie or funny movies. Dad won't like it as much as I did, but probably will still like some of it.

Would I watch it again? Yes, and I would probably take this one over the original.

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