Ghostbusters: Answer The Call

Ghostbusters: Answer The Call (2016)

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


For a reboot, this was okay while also being a little strange. I have vague memories of watching the original movies when I was younger (of course I've seen them again since when I was older, but that first impression always remained). There are obvious parallels in the characters, while also keeping things different enough, that it's a little confusing and I found myself having to remember that it is not part of the original Ghostbusters universe. Some things don't change (like Slimer popping up and being a pig), but other things remain. The infamous Marshmallow Man also got a remake at the end of the movie, which was not as attractive despite the constant complaints of "asking for something small and cute." Also had a strange moment when I realized Chris Hemsworth played Kevin, though I most recognize him for his role as Thor. Overall, it was enjoyable, but not a favorite. Still not entirely sure why the essentially wanted a gender-bend version of the original, but whatever.