When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win & 21 nominations total
Summary
Reviewers say 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' is a nostalgic sequel with mixed reactions. Fans love the original cast's return and franchise homage. Critics find it derivative, lacking originality, and overly reliant on fan service. New characters receive varied responses; some praise performances, others find them unengaging. Visual and practical effects are generally lauded, though some desire more spookiness. Pacing and plot structure draw mixed feedback, with some finding it engaging and others feeling it drags or rushes. Overall, it's an enjoyable yet flawed addition.
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I'll be honest, after the last Ghostbusters movie, I wasn't keen on it, reluctantly I went along, and have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It feels like a worthy successor to the original film, it doesn't just ignore the past, it supports it. I would advise seeing the original movie ahead of this, as there is a lot of nostalgia surrounding it. I feel like they wanted it to respect the original, that it does.
Some really nice special effects, a few perhaps not so good, but that's just me being picky. A good atmosphere, and a really good pace, there's nothing slow about the film, it doesn't lull, nor did it feel overlong. It's a bit goofy, it doesn't take itself too seriously.
Great to see some old, familiar faces, if you're a fan of the original, you really will love the nostalgia vibe. Paul Rudd was awesome I thought, he stood out for me.
8/10.
Some really nice special effects, a few perhaps not so good, but that's just me being picky. A good atmosphere, and a really good pace, there's nothing slow about the film, it doesn't lull, nor did it feel overlong. It's a bit goofy, it doesn't take itself too seriously.
Great to see some old, familiar faces, if you're a fan of the original, you really will love the nostalgia vibe. Paul Rudd was awesome I thought, he stood out for me.
8/10.
Much better than the reboot but doesn't even come close to the first 2. The original had a very "flavorful" cast and I think that's what made them so good. Like, had they cast this crew in the original films I highly doubt they would have been as good as they are.
In the end I still enjoyed it but it seemed for like a Fan Film kind of tribute than an actual 3rd installment.
In the end I still enjoyed it but it seemed for like a Fan Film kind of tribute than an actual 3rd installment.
This reboot of sorts did it all right in terms of being respectful to the original, maintaining a plausible storyline, and having awesome cameos. The story was a bit slow to develop but had some cool moments and a lot of small laughs. All of this proudly sponsored by Walmart.
Typical 21st century Hollywood reboot. Take the general plot of the original, pack it with replacement characters who don't have to struggle or work for anything, sprinkle some witty Gen Z banter, and top with a cute little mischievous mascot for prime marketing just in time for the holidays. Presto! You have yet another color by numbers reboot. Nothing new or original here, and certainly no risks taken by the corporate Hollywood machine. Probably the start to a new franchise that we totally needed. 4/10 for the cameos and Paul Rudd.
The first 'Ghostbusters' is one of the most beloved movies of my childhood. The second one gets critized sometimes but I think it's as good as the first. Let's forget that embarrassing awful movie that took place in the 2010's and finally focus on this one: THE TRUEST THIRD MOVIE OF 'GHOSTBUSTERS'. I had no hype for this one (mostly because of the trainwreck that out-of-place-2010's movie), but I felt somewhat compelled to give the benefit of the doubt and realise if my fears were right or wrong... I'll tell you this: watch this movie!
It is a heartfelt, coherent and fun story that pays respect to its roots and moves forward the saga on a loving way. The plot hasn't been revealed too much because of a key reason and even if someone has been sadly spoiled, when that part occurs in silver screen is just downright marvelous. But not just that peak: the movie has several peaks. The characters were much, much better than I expected thanks to great and compelling performances. Finally we go back to some terror and some suspenseful sequences that harck back to that so damn missed old style from the eighties. The CGI is good, the soundtrack is on point and the script never dragged to me.
All in: a pleasent surprise. If the story ends here, it is the best finale they ever could have pulled off. Whatever happens in the future, this movie made its work so right and so enjoyable (with a truly emotional ending in which I cried) and that's all that matters. This is a joyful, emotional throwback call that must be seen!
It is a heartfelt, coherent and fun story that pays respect to its roots and moves forward the saga on a loving way. The plot hasn't been revealed too much because of a key reason and even if someone has been sadly spoiled, when that part occurs in silver screen is just downright marvelous. But not just that peak: the movie has several peaks. The characters were much, much better than I expected thanks to great and compelling performances. Finally we go back to some terror and some suspenseful sequences that harck back to that so damn missed old style from the eighties. The CGI is good, the soundtrack is on point and the script never dragged to me.
All in: a pleasent surprise. If the story ends here, it is the best finale they ever could have pulled off. Whatever happens in the future, this movie made its work so right and so enjoyable (with a truly emotional ending in which I cried) and that's all that matters. This is a joyful, emotional throwback call that must be seen!
Did you know
- TriviaDedicated to Harold Ramis, who died in 2014.
- GoofsPodcast describes the Krakatoa volcanic eruption of 1883 as the most powerful in human history. Mount Tambora's eruption in 1815 was significantly more powerful. Tambora is the only modern volcanic eruption with a Volcanic Explosivity Index of 7. Krakatoa was one of several in a 100-year span with a VEI of 6. Tambora's eruption was so catastrophic that 1816 came to be known as "the Year Without a Summer", and the resulting famines killed thousands. Krakatoa is better known because it occurred after the invention of the telegraph. Podcast described Krakatoa as the "most violent earthquake in history," a more subjective term than "most powerful."
- Quotes
Janine Melnitz: Your father wasn't much of a homemaker. He could barely keep the power on.
Callie: You're saying he left us nothing?
Janine Melnitz: Well, I wouldn't say nothing... there is quite a bit of debt.
- Crazy creditsThere are a mid-credits and post-credits scenes.
- ConnectionsEdited from S.O.S. fantômes (1984)
- SoundtracksGhostbusters Original Themes
By Elmer Bernstein
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Ghostbusters: El legado
- Filming locations
- Drumheller, Alberta, Canada(Downtown, fields, highway going into Summerville, and water tower)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $75,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $129,471,867
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $44,008,406
- Nov 21, 2021
- Gross worldwide
- $204,445,747
- Runtime2 hours 4 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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