Five years after the Ghostbusters were put out of business by the judicial system of New York City, they make an important discovery. This leads to the re-formation of the Ghostbusters company as they investigate a mysterious pink slime flowing beneath the city. As the paranormal overtakes the city for. the second time, the help of the Ghostbusters is enlisted. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray) tries to rekindle a past romance as the Ghostbusters help his ex-girlfriend and try to figure out why the slime is trying to steal her son. As they yet again try to save the city, they are faced with more lawsuits and obstacles. The movie is distinctly 80's, which is not necessarily a bad thing. The graphics and props contribute to the 80's film aesthetic. This is especially true for the scene featuring the slime and the Statue of Liberty. It is also displayed through the character called Slimer. On top of the visuals, the soundtrack is pretty good, of course including the Ghostbusters theme. It is filled with songs featuring the classic 80's synthesizer style (well, all except Jackie Wilson's "Higher and Higher" which was released in 1967). I enjoyed this movie. I liked the first Ghostbusters film, and I figured I would enjoy this one as well. I actually liked this movie better than the first one. While I enjoy both storylines, I liked the plot of this film a bit more. I thought the concept of the slime absorbing the emotions of New Yorkers and feeding off of the positive energy was really interesting. I also really liked the props and visuals even though they aren't amazing. I feel kind of bad for Dana, she can't catch a break when it comes to creepy guys being attracted to her. On top of that her son is kidnapped and nearly inhabited by an evil spirit. I was glad that she got a happy ending. I love the characters in both movies and I liked how this movie showed their lives beyond the Ghostbusters as well as continuing to showcase their skills. Overall . I thought it was a good movie and I would watch it again.
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AuthorHello fellow film lovers! Just a little bit about me: I love movies from the Old Hollywood era, especially musicals. In general, my movie taste is a bit all over the place. I don't really stick to one genre, as I just watch whatever looks interesting! I look forward to broadening my horizons in terms of film and reviewing them to the best of my ability in an honest way. Reading another passion of mine, and I'm frequently told I have an old soul, so expect to see a lot of older films being reviewed. I hope you can find what you need here! Archives
May 2019
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