Joey Magidson
The Ghostbusters are back! Yes, as you’re reading this, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has been released in theaters. A sequel to Ghostbusters: Afterlife, the adventure has returned to New York City. With the film now out, it seemed like a good time for a vibe check. So, the Awards Radar Community Question for this weekend is seeking out reactions to the movie. If you’ve seen it, we want to know…what are your thoughts?
Earlier this week, I had this to say about the film, in part:
I’m an easy mark for a Ghostbusters movie. The first film is damn near perfect, the sequel is definitely fun, and I was a big fan of Ghostbusters: Afterlife (as you can see here). So, my anticipation was pretty high for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, give or take the iffy title. Here, we don’t have the the same level of nostalgia fueling things this time around, but it’s very funny, and actually fairly action-packed. What the late Ivan Reitman (the film is dedicated to him) crafted 40 years ago has definitely changed, though the core of crowd-pleasing entertainment is largely the same.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has an unevenness and messiness that the prior installments never had. At the same time, it’s arguably the funniest installment since the original. So, there’s a sense of this being successful in fits and starts. Does the good outweigh the bad? Yes. Is it also the first sequel to really have warts to deal with? Also yes. So, I’m still recommending the movie, but there are some reservations here, unfortunately.
Did you enjoy the movie? If so, let us know. Perhaps it did not work for you? If that’s the case, feel free to explain why. Maybe you only enjoyed an aspect of the flick, like Kumail Nanjiani‘s scene-stealing supporting turn? Whatever the case may be, don’t be shy about telling us. This is the space for all kinds of Ghostbusters chatter.
The time to chime in is now. What are your reactions to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? Positive, negative, or mixed, we’re ready to take all of your thoughts in and consider them equally. So, have it and don’t hold back, ladies and gentlemen…
What did you think of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire? Let us know!
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