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.
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,
14 Jul 2016
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,
14 Jul 2016
rotten:
This is a mediocre horror/comedy that deserves neither high praise nor disparagement.
– James Berardinelli,
ReelViews,
15 Jul 2016
fresh:
So, how do the Ghostbusters of today shape up against the boys of yesteryear? Pretty well ...
– Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
18 Jul 2016
fresh:
It's funny, and nuanced in its funniness: hehs to haaaaaaas to lols.