Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Ghostbusters 4 unfortunately fell victim to covid and even after several years, the film's existence has gone largely unnoticed by those who obsessed over the original films. Which is a shame. Ghostbusters 3 had an advantage in terms of advertising thanks to the all-female team. The new generation revolves around the fact that Harold Ramis passed away, so the story mainly follows the Spengler family. The concept itself is very enjoyable, as the Spenglers have lived outside the realm of ghostbusters and with the exploration of their grandfather's legacy, memories of the adventures in the eighties can be refreshed for the audience. The forefront features the teenagers and their new buddies from the countryside. Everything fits together perfectly and eventually, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson make an appearance, so everything is exactly as it should be. It's a return to a classic family show that has been missing for a long time. (10/04/2024)

I enjoyed the first half more, balancing nicely on the edge of nostalgia, where it was still bearable. But then the digital crap kicked in (there's no substitute for practical 80s effects), and Finn Wolfhard made me feel like I was watching a weaker episode of Stranger Things. And as much as I love the old crew from the 80's classic, they unfortunately – and surprisingly to me – weren't the element that lifted the film up at the end. A brief reminiscence is not enough for me. And when the post-credit scene is the only fun thing in a film, there’s something wrong. (12/01/2022)

Either I wasn't in the right mood or I'm too old to properly appreciate the qualities of this sequel to the now cult movie. It seems to me that, despite the best efforts of the creators, somehow the charm of the original Ghostbusters has been lost. Let’s face it, the main trio of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney Weaver is simply irreplaceable. (55%) (18/04/2023)

I liked it in the first half with its nostalgic retro vibe, but as it moves on and they start messing around with ghosts more, the new Ghostbusters becomes a nasty digital cringefest. The pleasantly energetic teenage adventure turns into a sort of shoddy respectful tribute to a couple of old-timers who save the day, though they look like they can barely stay on their feet. And the small town where it all takes place seems hilariously empty. (15/01/2022)

"Who you gonna call?" Ignoring female version from five years ago, this is a return to the world of Ghostbusters after quite a some time. The original films from the 1980s can still appeal to me today, with their cast, the decent effects or the catchy theme song. Afterlife visibly mixes the old with the new, with obvious references and the original cast that feel very nostalgic, while on the other hand there is a clear effort to appeal to a younger audience. More than once during the screening I thought of Stranger Things - and no, it wasn't because of Finn Wolfhard – and by the end I couldn't even help thinking of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. On the one hand, it was good to see the old guard together again, but on the other hand, they were there more just for the nostalgia effect. I found the new cast, apart from Paul Rudd and Logan Kim, very bland. Better three stars! (06/01/2022)