GHOSTBUSTERS film review by Mark Glass

– By Mark Glass –

Ghostbusters: Updated remake honors the original, though overall quality more closely resembles the sequel

Rating: 2 1/2 out of 5 stars (PG-13)

 

All you sexists posing as purists who railed at the idea of the guys in the first crew being replaced by women were dead wrong. This updated version of the classic comedy may not be any better than the mediocre 1989 sequel, but it’s not because of the gender of the stars. It’s the script. It’s almost always the script. Director Paul Feig co-authored it with Katie Dippold, whose background is mostly in sitcoms.

Just as stars Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd shared time on Saturday Night Live, this one stars Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, with supporting roles from Cecily Strong and others with SNL roots. While not specifically mentioning the exploits of their predecessors, the film is loaded with references, the original theme song and cameos (many of the production’s best moments; other gems appear during the credits), while telling a rather similar tale of ghostly infestation, public response, and team tactics.

 

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