watched the screening yesterday. being a long time fan since the real ghostbusters, i came with a low expectation and it was quite okay. they made Chris Hemsworth's character to be such an idiot till the point of annoyance. but the girls in the cinema think he's funny (thanks to the good looks i guess).

most of the best parts are already in the trailers except for the cameos from old actors/actress.

the CGI and effects were good but the battle with ghosts are kinda lame.

jokes are as lame as the ones in the trailer and seems to cater more to the feminine viewers. some jokes are acceptable though.

a lot of old fan service such as cameos, similarity and classic ghostbusters lines are thrown in the movie.

final thoughts, not worth to pay a premium price to watch it. Straight to DVD quality.


p.s: watch out for Egon's bust somewhere in the movie. this one is easily missed.

This post has been edited by SHOfrE3zE: Jul 14 2016, 01:19 PM

The marketing campaign leading up to the movie makes me expect nothing, then came the RT score and some somewhat okay reviews make me expect a little. Then comes the movie, I'm still a little bit somewhat disappointed. Should've expect nothing and maybe I will not disappoint. The RT score was too kind on the movie. Was an okay movie, not that certified fresh I think. I'm not that big of a fan of Ghostbusters. Kinda like the culture around them and I think I saw their cartoon back in the day. Only recently watched the first and second one. This one really lacks of something the original had.

It's a free screening so yeah it was pretty packed.

just watch last night, it actually not as bad as those amateur youtuber’s comment , its entertaining, I enjoy it most of the time, It feel fresh to see the usual “Bimbo” now played by a male actor, we already have so many female bimbo at the movie, so... why not ? also good to see almost all old cast member make cameo appearance even the receptionist ! ( except Egon....R.I.P. )

The IMAX 3D effect are really good, IMAX didn't have ultra widescreen like usual theatre, so it have black bar on top & bottom ( similar to the usual 16:9 tv ), at some scene the 3d object extend to the black bar area, looks pretty cool, it feel literally leap off the screen

Ghostbusters (2016)

30 years ago, the Ghostbusters were introduced to the world in a movie that became a classic. Those of us who saw that movie in the cinemas then are now, well, how shall I put it? Let's just say we are not that young anymore. So how is this new Ghostbusters? I am glad to say that it is quite ok.

The new Ghostbusters is a reboot. It is meant for a whole new generation of movie viewers who were not around when the original came out. It's a new millenium's reboot and I must say the story do parallel that of the original with a few tweaks here and there. Most notably is the team is now all female.

For those of you who have watched and loved the original, go in with no expectations and you will be entertained. The jokes are there and they can get a few laughs out of you. The one to watch out for is Holtzman played by Kate McKinnon. She's a riot.

The pacing is good and the story flows along smoothly. The special effects are great even if the ghosts do lean more towards looking a little cartoonish but it's fine.

There are also plenty of tributes to the original classic thus those of you who saw the original do keep an eye out, ya?

The one thing that grates on my nerves is perhaps Chris Hemsworth's character. They made him a ditzy blonde dude instead of a bimbo who got the job as the receptionist for the Ghostbusters. Thing is I do not buy his act for one second! The gals don't seem to mind though.

So, what are you waiting for? The Ghostbusters are back and it's worth the admission price!


Rating : 3 stars out of 5 (0.5 stars added for nostalgia)

Haha save my 30 bucks if that true

I enjoyed the movie. Seriously, the movie really optimized the use of 3D. Especially when the ghost facing you, really make you 'woah' !

Overall, it's a good movie with a fantastic soundtrack.

But watch it in 3D.

Agreed - the most aggressive use of 3D gimmick so far - things flying toward the audience without restraint whatsoever LOL.
Went to MBO and they screened the IMAX 3D print - which was a bonus - some effects extend beyond the 2.35:1 screen area.

It works better as a comedy than a ghost busting blockbuster spectacle - if you can stand the low brow humor. The reworked theme song is catchy.

did anyone get any free gift??

1/5

For the effects..else everything is forgetable after 5mins of the scene

Not as bad as many has claimed

very entertaining, effects are superb, the old casts all making a cameo coming back

it's not an Oscar worthy movie, but definitely it's entertaining from start till end, can't really understand why those old fans are heavily criticizing this movie, maybe bcos the main cast are all females?

4/5 for me

1/5

I'm okay with a female ghostbusters but the director make it like a desperate housewives stars in a ghostbusters movie.

Storyline and jokes are forgettable.

The only character that steal the show is Holtzman, coz she is like that black dude in Police Academy who can imitate any sound and any character.

I would say that all the non-sexist hate is now justified.

3.5/5 for me.

It's an okay movie for me. For a reboot it's not too bad with some tributes to the original. For me it would seems this film will be good as a 3D movie.

Eh... never really like the original... but wiig is in the new movie... probably I will catch it on the big screen.

Ghostbusters (2016)

Hollywood!!!

You have GOT TO STOP THE MADNESS!!!!

You have got to stop treating men like slabs of meat!!!

Let the objectification STOP.

What you made Chris Hemsworth (cast as Kevin) go through in the movie is SHAMEFUL.

And then the "Magic Mike" moment, come on!!!?!

Stop degrading MEN!!!!

Oh, on THAT note...



Stop the photoshop work.

We know that "stuff" ain't real!!!


I gotta stop, while I can still keep a straight face...

Well, this is a dumb, fun summer movie.

Not to be taken seriously.

More of a reboot rather then a sequel.

An MOST (not all) of the original main casts returned for a cameo (Harold Ramis because he is actually dead [would have been fun if he was a ghost...] and Rick Moranis [because he is still taking care of his kids??])

The new leads did an okay job, though I don't think they really "jelled" maybe in the sequel??

As I had stated, a pop a pop corn kinda flick (ran rings around Independence Day 2!!!!?!)

My Two Sen

This post has been edited by Mov_freak: Jul 18 2016, 11:30 PM

Saw it last night, basically the same formula Star Wars The Force Awakens used

Plot is almost same with original, with a tweak of gender diversity.

SW made Rey a female Luke Skywalker
GB made twisted the Crew from male to female. While receptionist from female to male.

The question still the same: why not Gender mixed Ghostbusters?

Only like the first 10 minutes after that is was just full of talking and a lot of bad jokes...

I think I might have disliked it if I watched in on standard cinema. But because I saw it in 3d, I enjoyed it.

Got people in the cinema actually like do evasion move when the ghost come out.

i dont get the hate. its totally watchable and funny