I think a lot of people seem to think the original Ghostbusters is worse than it actually is, it absolutely is one of the greatest comedies ever made.
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Mr Plinkett reviews Ghostbusters (2016)
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I think a lot of people seem to think the original Ghostbusters is worse than it actually is, it absolutely is one of the greatest comedies ever made.
Stone Vagabond
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It's a lot more constructive that I'd thought it would be; I was bracing for "This movie cast women, so it sucked", but the review is pretty insightful in how the material and the director are at odds with one another.
I'm left with the feeling that Mike thought there would be more to make fun of and dissect, but it sounds like the film is just a run-of-the-mill bad and not really worthy of an hour long discussion.
I'm left with the feeling that Mike thought there would be more to make fun of and dissect, but it sounds like the film is just a run-of-the-mill bad and not really worthy of an hour long discussion.
One Eyed Willy
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Worst movie I've seen in a theater in years.
TimeEffect
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Nvm
Probably because of Ghostbusters II.
I mean it looks like a fucking shitty Sony movie mixed with a grossout adult comedy targeting female moviegoers remaking a movie that may be one of the pillars of boyhood culture of the 80s.
Just from a premise it seems like a massive fuck up.
ShadowSwordmaster
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One of the major themes of this review is that Feig misses the mark on what made the original film great.
I'd probably agree, but as a short lived TV show almost 20 years old it's probably not as relevant in their eyes as Feig's recent feature films.
I don't get why anyone was thinking they'd say this when we were talking about it in the last thread.
Man you watched that review really fast.
John Dunbar
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not sure why anyone actually familiar with rlm would have expected that.
I'm a fan of RLM and will watch this later tonight.
In my opinion, that's like saying the Star Wars Holiday Special is still better than the Prequels. It simply is not true.
still better than 2 though
In my opinion, that's like saying the Star Wars Holiday Special is still better than the Prequels. It simply is not true.
This would help if it's put in the OP and about that first post in this thread...
it's only one of the best comedies out there
snickothemule
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Violence Jack
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If they're talking about the gender swapping thread that got locked, it's probably because the thread mostly turned into an angry back and forth from fans and detractors of GB 2016.
I'm gonna check out the review tomorrow. From what I'm reading here, sounds like he's not doing too bad.
Pixels had more passion placed into it, setting the world's lowest bar.
firebricks3
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Finished the whole review. It is good.
DontBeThatGuy
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You don't even need the 'comedy' qualifier. It's one of the greatest films of all time. Period.
to be fair that thread was dominated by like 2 or 3 people so I don't know that this thinking was too widespread
I partly expected it because of their comments on the diversity of The Force Awakens. I'm glad to be wrong in this case.
I've still not watched the new ghostbusters but is that whole breaking through the black bars really throughout the whole film? It's fucking obnoxious and in almost ever scene they've shown of it.
It's so fucking obnoxious.
I mean holy shit, leslies gold chain on her necklace comes out of the black bars in the "power of patty compels you" scene at 52:49
It's so fucking obnoxious.
I mean holy shit, leslies gold chain on her necklace comes out of the black bars in the "power of patty compels you" scene at 52:49
I always got the feeling because it's not as well regarded as the original, it gets played up as being bad and it's use as a cover for the remake, even though the 2nd movie is the far better of the two films.
Edit: Also watched the Ghostbusters 2 after seeing the remake, and still enjoyed it more, definitely saw more of the flaws the film had that I didn't see as a kid, but still a fun time overall.
This is my take-away so far. Honestly surprised since their previous videos on the movie involved downplaying all the sexism.
But the review is actually pretty even-handed. And also presents some decent insights on how to better edit the film. Easily the best section of this review.
I agree, but I wouldn't want to upset anyone by calling it a good film, apparently that's just my rose-tinted glasses and it was actually a poorly written film or some shit. I seem to remember pre-release GB16 threads being full of that kind of shit.
Stop talking.
Remember Scarface?
DontBeThatGuy
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It's mediocre at best.
About the original? Are you sure you not thinking about the sequel? The original has always been highly regarded.
I just found out it ends with a Tums Festival.
Finished it. Got better as it went on. And I agree, "bigger/more is better" seems to be the mentality that ruined this movie.
I loved it as a kid, but it gets better to me as I get older. Same thing happened with Back to the Future.
...not Johnny Dangerously, though. Ugh.
I loved it as a kid, but it gets better to me as I get older. Same thing happened with Back to the Future.
...not Johnny Dangerously, though. Ugh.
The Broken Ska Record
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I liked the action sequence at the end.
Evil Monkey DTT
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I don't get why people have problems with red letter media. They've never really said anything that politically other then just making fun of overreactions from people. I'm not done with the video but it feels like a classic plinket video.
Glass Shark
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All in all I think the review was decent, but it doesn't say anything earth-shattering, and really retreads a lot of ground they already covered in the HitB episode of the film. Sony executive meddling, too much improv, Feig's lack of vision, and awful product placement are the key points he makes. No overt sexism or anything like that. The worst thing is referring to Melissa McCarthy as "fatso" a few times.
It's kind of hilarious how the most shocking thing in this review is the Papa John's / Coca-Cola revelation.
It's kind of hilarious how the most shocking thing in this review is the Papa John's / Coca-Cola revelation.
You really want to open that can of worms? Cause, yea, they've said some problematic things. They've improved in some regards. Hell, this review doesn't even have any annoying downplaying of sexism like they did before. Soooo....improvement? I guess.
Nope, I'm sure I remember quite a few people saying that the original film wasn't as good as everyone remembers.
ShadowSwordmaster
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Didn't expect the Bill Murray hate.
kitsunelaine
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Oh joy. More Ghostbusters Discourse.
I hate the internet.
I hate the internet.
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Why is he reviewing this movie now?
Freeza Under The Shower
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Man, those two minutes of hate for Bill Murray. 
Yes, this movie got made, but the other pitches weren't really all that hot either. The Max Landis one did mean to include the comics back into it though, which at least could have saved it somewhat.
Yes, this movie got made, but the other pitches weren't really all that hot either. The Max Landis one did mean to include the comics back into it though, which at least could have saved it somewhat.
It was unexpected but not unwarranted. Murray is the reason Ghostbusters 3 never happened.
TheTylerRob
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Bill Murray is definitely one of those meme celebrities that the internet loves to love.