Review of Ghostbusters (2016) by Daniel C — 30 Dec 2018

Undervalued future classic/cult film. Makes statements about gender and sex. Funny in a nuanced way.

This review of Ghostbusters (2016) was written by Daniel C on 30 Dec 2018.

Ghostbusters has generally received mixed reviews.

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