Review of Ghostbusters (2016) by Tony G — 26 Sep 2017

This remake of the 1984 comedy classic had everything going for it: good director Paul Feig and a cast of the funniest actresses with Wiig, McCarthy, McKinnon and Jones. Unfortunately, the script was awful and lame. What should've been done is just let this film go the R rated route and let the talented cast loose in their craft. Instead, it went the ol' PG-13 route and the end result was a watered down waste of talent.

In the remake, a bullied recluse devises a machine that unleashes ghosts who soon cause havoc in New York City (or another city standing in for NYC). Two paranormal scientists, a fired Columbia University professor and an MTA worker join forces to eliminate the ghosts and save the city.

The jokes are too tame and stale. Only bright moments come from Chris Hemsworth who plays the brain dead bimbo receptionist. The original cast (minus the late Harold Ramis and Rick Moranis) make cameos that are neither funny nor relevant. Such a shame with such a stellar cast and director they couldn't come up with better material than what we're presented with. Watch the original instead if you want to laugh.