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I went in expecting this to be bloody, make no sense at all, and to cost me about 6 IQ points in 2 hours. It pretty much delivered.

There were some surprises - first, I totally underestimated how non-sensical they could make a film. This is utterly contrived and makes no sense, at all. Second, I did expect them to at least attempt to explain who the Mortal Kombat characters were - but they just kinda appeared in a blaze of glory, in glaring fan service that completely neglected anyone who isn't a big fan of the games. I know it as that really violent game from when I was a kid - I know there's sub-zero and a guy with 4 arms, but that's about it. And I didn't have a clue why any of these people were exciting.

I also didn't expect the character of Kano to be quite so entertaining. He's a foul-mouthed quick witted Aussie who has some hilariously blunt dialogue, and I laughed out loud with him multiple times. Aaaaaand then they ruined him. Best part of the movie trashed with many minutes left.

The violence is violence. Nothing special and much of it completely daft. I actually expected/feared there would be more - I'm glad I didn't go to bed with my brain addled by it.

So in summary, my cat gave up, my dog fell asleep, but I'm ok with the 2hrs of my life it stole. Watch it in your pants with some Doritos while scratching your bum, and it'll all make sense.

To be blunt, the first reboot was an insult. I always felt it was a poor attempt, but after seeing this and the way it really gave tribute to Harold Ramis' creation, I feel aggrieved towards everyone involved in that nasty piece of work.

This is the sweet, fun and in-keeping reboot that always should have been. It doesn't stray into identity politics - it just does Ghostbusters well. It does follow the requirement for a modern film to always be about kids (I could have handled grown adults as the stars honestly), but it does make sense in the story.

There are so many moments that pay tribute to the original, and the soundtrack is so in-keeping and evocative. But by far the most impactful moments are those bringing Harold Ramis back to join his companions in a very touching reflection of reality, and I felt genuine emotion from each of them when acting out those scenes.

Really, really enjoyed this film.

Oh and the mini marshmallow men were a hit.

This is such a fun concept, but it's pitched all wrong.

AThe kids are the absolute stars here, and I'm going to buck the trend of other reviewers and say Harry Hill's often really good in the role, mainly when he's playing the straight adult communicating with kids and giving knowing looks to the adults watching.

The worst part of the show is Liam Charles. He's appalling. He's qualified to host by being a failed but well liked former contestant, and that's it. But he tries to be cool and childish at the same time, and it doesn't work. Anyone who works with kids knows that kids like adults, not adults who try to be cool and act like kids. There are many other former contestants who would do a better job, but I guess he provides vital diversity (though the choice of kids does that already). He doesn't provide any actual expertise, and should be hosting something like Blue Peter or CBeebies. Rav, on the other hand, is very good.

Also the show producers need to realise that most people watching this are adults, not kids - and it would be just as popular with kids without the silly cutaways. That said, it's far more mature than the regular bake-off, which has just become moronic in recent years.

All that said, watch it for the kids, Rav and Harry Hill's finer moments.