Directed by:
Ivan ReitmanCinematography:
Michael ChapmanComposer:
Randy EdelmanCast:
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Peter MacNicol, Harris Yulin, Kurt Fuller, Janet Margolin (more)VOD (5)
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It’s a fine time for slime-time when Doctors Venkman (Bill Murray), Stantz (Dan Aykroyd) and Spengler (Harold Ramis) regroup to nuke the spooks in this high-spirited comedy. Sidelined after their spectacular save of New York City five years ago, the heroes of the hereafter once again answer the call when an underground river of ghoulish goo threatens to rot The Big Apple to the core. Dana Barrett (Sigourney Weaver), Louis (Rick Moranis), Winston (Ernie Hudson) and Janine (Annie Potts) are all back for the ride as these supernatural superstars swing back into hilarious action! (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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Essentially the same can be said about the sequel to Ghostbusters as about the first one. The same director, producer, and cast. A very similar plot and identical audience. Just like the first one, the second had a very decent commercial reception; it's a professionally made studio film that can only be faulted for lacking the originality of the first installment. Overall impression: 70%.
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"Jack, I spent an hour last night in my bedroom talking to Fiorello La Guardia, and he's been dead for 40 years. Now where are the Ghostbusters?" It flows smoothly like a river of slime under the Big Apple, the Titanic arrives from Southampton with a slight delay, and Dr. Venkman can neutralize both the Carpathian katanas and Moldavian tyrants with just his sarcasm. An academic discussion between restaurateur Janosz and Ben Jabituy from Short Circuit would be simply enriching.
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Even though the rating has dropped by more than 10% , for me this sequel is on the same level as the first film in all respects. Again, a film packed with action and humour. Bill Murray and Rick Moranis are brilliant again, and so are the "cute" visual effects. Peter MacNicol was added to the mix. The theme song is still fantastic, and the walking Statue of Liberty and the Titanic added more juice. For me, another great film and once again a 4*.
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No, this just isn't it anymore. It's not as briskly paced, it doesn't have that great momentum, and some things are even repeated here. It's painfully evident how they tried, but it just didn't work. It's not well-executed, and I'd almost say it's rushed. It's a shame because this foursome definitely deserved better. Well, unfortunately, it won't come to that. Certainly not in this composition.
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