Movie Title: Ghostbusters
Grade: B
Rating: PG-13, 105 minutes
In a Nutshell: Some of the funny women of Saturday Night
Live, including 4 time guest host of SNL Melissa McCarthy, star in this reboot
of the 1984 smash hit.
The beloved
original (which I loved) is hard to beat, but this version gives it a
respectable shot.
Written and directed by Paul Feig, this movie isn’t as good
as you want, but also not as bad as you thought it would be.
Uplifting theme:
- “No
woman should walk around unarmed.” – Jillian
- “The
purpose of life is to love.” – Jillian
- Female
empowerment.
Things I liked:
- Cameos
and references from the fantastic cast of the original movie.
- Terrific
cast includes Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, and Cecily Strong.
- Keep
watching during the final credits for a peek at the sequel…
- At the
end of the movie, it says “For Harold Ramis.” A lot of people don’t realize that he
died in 2014.
- Chris
Hemsworth.
- You’ll
laugh out loud at least a couple of times.
- The
action sequences are better than the original, thanks to new movie technology.
- I
thought Zach Woods’ comments as the tour guide at the very beginning of
the movie were really funny.
Things I didn’t like:
- It
doesn’t have quite the charm as the original.
- Does
this reboot add anything new to the original? No, not really. Oh yeah, Chris Hemsworth.
- The
script didn’t allow these comediennes to really knock our socks off. The material just isn’t as good as they
are.
- Every
male character in this movie is either an idiot or a jerk.
- Although
this film isn’t the greatest ever made, it certainly doesn’t deserve all
the hate that has been spewing over it online.
- The
villain isn’t anything special or memorable.
- Needs better
pacing.
Funny lines:
- “Something big is gonna happen!” - Erin
“The word we’re looking for is
Apocalypse!” – Jillian
- “That is
a deadly high five.” - Abby
- So, I
don’t know if it’s a race thing or a lady thing, but I’m mad as hell.” –
Patty
- “How
can you be eating right now?” – Erin Gilbert
“Try saying no to these salty parabolas.”
– Jillian Holtzmann
- “Am I
on crack or is this a good logo?” – Jillian
- “That’s
where I saw that weird sparking thing.” – Patty Tolan
“What was it?” – Erin
“If I knew what it was, I wouldn’t
say ‘weird sparking thing.’” – Patty
- “Why
am I using the untested nuclear thing?” – Erin
“You have the longest arms.” –
Jillian
- “Ah,
it’s always the sad, pale ones.” – Jillian
- “You
hate to see the smart ones go bad.” – Jillian
- “You
guys, this is exactly how I pictured my death.” – Jillian
- “Who’s
the flying beefcake?” – Rourke
- “What
year is it?” – Abby
“It’s 2040. Our president is a plant.” – Jillian
- “I’m
just looking for a reasonable ratio between wontons and broth. This is absolute madness.” – Abby
- “It
transports ghosts and I don’t know where, but I think it’s Michigan.” –
- “Safety lights are for dudes.” – Jillian
Tips for
parents:
- A lot
of crude jokes.
- Some of
the ghosts could be frightening for small children.
- Some
profanity.
- Lots
of slime, which your kids will love.
