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The new Ghostbusters movie received a lot of flack because it has an all female cast. No one had a problem with this movie when you heard they were trying to make another one again over the past 10+ years with the original cast. You didn't hear anything like, "they're too old" or "it's been done". Annie is another movie that received a lot of flack because Annie was made with a young back girl. Some people get upset and think changing a person's color or gender in a movie is a new marketing ploy. It's possible that that is true, but it shouldn't make you immediately hate a movie.
When people found out Heath Ledger was playing Joker and Ben Affleck was playing Batman, they received a lot of flack until people saw their movies. They weren't even changed up for these roles and the hate was still there. They were some of the greatest and most memorable characters. My point is to say see the movie before you judge it. Batman v. Superman wasn't the greatest movie ever, but now people are beyond hyped up for Batman, Justice League and Wonder Woman. With that being said, here's what Ghostbusters is all about:
The director/producer and half of the Ghostbusters are from the movie, Bridesmaids, and you can see that influence and have that familiar feeling of it in this movie. They have quick comebacks, funny jokes and a women that can hold their own feeling to it. Don't compare it to the original Ghostbusters because you will not think it is as good. It's not bad, but you'll remember you love the original and think that nothing could compete.
There are a lot of funny moments and some jokes that fall flat, but there aren't that many. Visually, it looks amazing. You won't feel like it's too much CGI or that it was utilized wrong. Some people were upset that Leslie Jones played a loud mouthed character who couldn't possibly be a scientist. I think Leslie Jones played a character that felt familiar to her and she had a better character than the other Ghostbusters. *Spoiler alert* She knew her way around the city, knew the history of the city and had a stable and high paying job.
Two of the Ghostbusters worked at a high school that they were probably fired from and one of the Ghostbusters definitely lost her job from a revered college. This is another see it before you judge it moment because Jones' character was more than likely the most stable and well-rounded. Chris Hemsworth is also hilarious in this movie and I think he should be used for a lot more comedic roles. The movie shows the Ghostbusters forming their group and fighting ghosts. Then, they have to find out who is helping to make more ghosts appear. It follows the premise of the first film. It also has some cool cameos.
It was a good movie to see and you get some nostalgia from the movie as well. Don't count this movie out, See it first. Then, judge it. If you like it, stay during the end credits, there are a lot of things that they show. Rating: 6/10
