Ghostbusters
2016 · Directed by Paul Feig
Original language: English
- action
- fantasy
- comedy
The story
Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated Manhattan streets under flat summer daylight, with glossy digital sheen, bold primary-colored set pieces and a lot of kinetic, handheld-leaning camera work that moves with the four leads as they bicker and bolt through lobbies, subway tunnels and a gleaming ghost-lit Times Square. The sound is loud and playful: a pumped-up synth-and-orchestra score, slapstick sound effects, and a steady stream of overlapping jokes that keep the energy high. The vibe is giddy, chaotic and warm, the kind of loud, goofy comfort watch that suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a group movie night, or something to put on while you do something else. The pacing is brisk and the register mostly comic, with the emotional arc following four outsiders slowly learning to trust each other and own their oddball selves. Intensity is moderate: there are fright-movie ghost attacks, explosive effects and cartoonish destruction, with some peril and mild scares, but no gore and little real menace. It is for people who want a rowdy, funny, female-led adventure with heart and a light touch of horror.
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