I need to see this movie (Ghostbusters)

Jul 27, 2016 06:58

They were showing both original Ghostbusters on Sundance channel last night (no, I did not stay up all night to watch both of them. It was bad enough that I stayed up late to watch the first one all the way through). But I need to find time to watch the new, all female, Ghostbusters. Because I’ve read so many articles praising it for being a ( Read more... )

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ravena_kade July 27 2016, 11:28:43 UTC
I saw GB with Dad, as his shop made the unsexy uniforms. I think it was as good as the first 2, and it was not "oh look, they sex'd up so and so". While I think I could have enjoyed this at home on a nice TV I thought it was important to give these regular women the box office ticket count.

Oh... And I liked seeing Chris be goofy... Even if it was painful sometimes.

My only dislike is that some of the humor is very childish.

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brickhousewench July 27 2016, 14:12:27 UTC
Oh, the humor in the original was pretty childish too. I'd forgotten how annoying Bill Murray's character could be in that one. But it was still fun, and the special effects held up pretty well over the years.

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fionaniconnor July 27 2016, 11:41:45 UTC

Beyond all that feel-good stuff, it is INCREDIBLY funny. I almost peed myself.

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ravena_kade July 27 2016, 11:55:25 UTC
Flying beef cake :)

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fionaniconnor July 27 2016, 15:00:50 UTC

Yes!!!!! Yum.

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brickhousewench July 27 2016, 14:16:32 UTC
I'm planning to see it this weekend, one way or another.

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alphaflyer July 27 2016, 19:57:56 UTC
Yes, yes. Go see. And ... HOLTZMANN!!!!

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fbhjr July 27 2016, 23:13:05 UTC
Wonder woman, Bionic woman, Nancy Drew...
They were some of my favorite shows back then.

I like the new Ghostbusters too...

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