The plot: The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.
This sequel was quite good.
Pros: I like how its balanced between the new cast & the old cast. The effects were on point. I love how they upgrade / grown there ghostbusting technology in this film. I was surprised James Acaster had a role in this sequel and I’m surprised how much Phoebe Spengler had to do in the movie.
Cons: The main plot itself did feel nothing that special & not that interesting & I wasn’t a fan how the main villain was beaten so easily.
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Directed by Gil Kenan
Produced by Ivan Reitman, Jason Reitman, Jason Blumenfeld
Written by Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman
Based on Ghostbusters; by: Dan Aykroyd; Harold Ramis
Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson & Annie Potts.
Cinematography: Eric Steelberg
Music by Dario Marianelli
Edited by Nathan Orloff, Shane Reid
Production companies: Columbia Pictures, Ghost Corps, Bron Studios, Right of Way Films
Distributed by: Sony Pictures Releasing
The Casts:
- Mckenna Grace as Phoebe Spengler
- Finn Wolfhard as Trevor Spengler
- Paul Rudd as Gary Grooberson
- Carrie Coon as Callie Spengler
- Kumail Nanjiani as Nadeem Razmaadi
- Patton Oswalt as Dr. Hubert Wartzki
- Celeste O’Connor as Lucky Domingo
- Logan Kim as Podcast
- Emily Alyn Lind as Melody
- James Acaster as Dr. Lars Pinfield
- Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman
- Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Raymond “Ray” Stantz
- Ernie Hudson as Dr. Winston Zeddemore
- Annie Potts as Janine Melnitz
- William Atherton as Walter Peck
Additionally, Kevin Mangold serves as the puppeteer for Slimer, while Ian Whyte serves as the puppeteer for Garraka. Shelby Young and Ryan Bartley voice the Mini-Pufts, tiny versions and replicated forms of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, with Young returning from Afterlife.
I recommend watching this sequel at the cinema.
Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident film reviewer,
Level Best Art Cafe