Fresh
It's funny, and nuanced in its funniness: hehs to haaaaaaas to lols.
Megan Garber, The Atlantic
Ghostbusters
Answer the call.
2016 · 1h 57m · PG-13
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Directed by
Ivan Reitman
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Ghostbusters
Overview
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
Director and cast
- Ivan Reitman Director
- Kristen Wiig as Erin Gilbert
- Melissa McCarthy as Abby Yates
- Kate McKinnon as Jillian Holtzmann
- Leslie Jones as Patty Tolan
- Chris Hemsworth as Kevin
- Neil Casey as Rowan North
- Zach Woods as Tour Guide
- Ed Begley Jr. as Ed Mulgrave
- Charles Dance as Harold Fillmore
- John Milhiser as Higgins Student
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
73%
Tomatometer
Fresh
So, how do the Ghostbusters of today shape up against the boys of yesteryear? Pretty well ...
Anthony Lane, New Yorker
Rotten
This is a mediocre horror/comedy that deserves neither high praise nor disparagement.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Rotten
As is so often the case with special-effects-heavy movies, the character comedy quickly gets trampled by the effects (in this case, not special).
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor
Fresh
In her wily line delivery and cocksure swagger, McKinnon resembles nothing if not a young Bill Murray. Through her thick goggles is the impish spark that keeps movies like this in orbit.
Andrew Lapin, NPR
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