Busting is not making every critic feel good.
(Reitman is the son ofIvan Reitman, who directed the original 1984 film.)
But critical opinion is divided on whether the film succeeds in that regard.
Paul Rudd in ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’.Kimberley French/Columbia
EW’s Christian Holub was even less enthusiastic.
This was echoed byJesse Hassenger ofThe A.V.
Yes, Ivan Reitman’s son has turnedGhostbustersintoSuper 8.
Mckenna Grace in ‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’.Columbia Pictures
OnlySuper 8had vastly funnier dialogue."
Some critics, however, praised the film for that very approach.
“She turns in an astute, captivating, vibrant performance as the film’s beating heart.
Her droll delivery and natural ease with repartee work perfectly to enhance the comedic overtones.”
Also starringCarrie Coon,Finn Wolfhard, andPaul Rudd,Ghostbusters: Afterlifehits theaters Nov. 19.
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Jesse Hassenger (The A.V.
Yet seeing Reitman inherit this particular mantle is still discomfiting.
Now he’s made a franchise-starter about how great his wealthy father’s movie is.
It winds up ghoulish in the wrong way."
That worked withThe Force AwakensbecauseStar Warswas always a modern myth.
Marya E. Gates (Nerdist)“Overall,Ghostbusters: Afterlifeis a hoot.
Get ready to fall in love with the Ghostbusters all over again.”
The fourth new ghostbuster, Lucky (Celeste O’Connor), isn’t very fleshed out.
For a film calledGhostbustersit’s fairly light on ghosts.
But it gives very little reason to want to pick those holes.
It’s always fun, inventive and full of charm.
