The most difficult thing about Ghostbusters is the fact that it’s simply...there. It’s not game changing, it’s not horrible, it’s not special...it’s just kind of is. There’s not a real central theme to talk about (mainly because the one that could exist in the context of the film really is underplayed), and there’s not really much to say as far as the direction or acting goes. This is simply a bordering on good adventure/comedy that lacks any sense of a point and is a little sickly in its own studio mandated tonal broth. That’s actually the problem with a lot of comedies these days. No matter how funny they actually get, or how original they actually get, the jokes are the only thing making them into “stories” as the main plots, even at their most complicated, lack the weight to really get off the ground. The original Ghostbusters had a very deliberate plot and central theme that could be talked about for an hour (in fact go check out Bob Chipman’s Really That Good to see just that), but this one lacks that. Sure, one could consider the idea that women not being taken as seriously in the workplace and world to be a central theme, but this movie is leaning a lot more on the comedy then the thoughtfulness. Weighted a little bit more with these themes (accentuated by a raving fan base) the film could have have been the ultimate version of itself being just as relatable for a female audience as Bridesmaids (I take it on good accord from my female friends that Bridesmaids is relatable), but Katie Diploid, Feig, and the Ghostbusters probably wanted to make the movie more entertaining by not dwelling too much on the themes at their disposal. While it is true that the film is probably more entertaining in the absence of such themes, it’s less provoking than the original, and much of the available talent on display. But all that said the movie is very, very, fun and light to watch. The cast is joyful, and the effects are colorful and only a little bit sickly compared to what the trailers suggested. The tone here is spot on as the film is light enough, like other Feig comedies, to keep us laughing before we realize that ultimately none of it matters. Melissa McCarthy, and Kristen Wiig are revelations as usual, and the amount of nuance that this project allows for Leslie Jones is a welcome change from her normal screaming comedy. Kate Mckinnon is very enjoyable, but she seems to be a little forced, as her character's quirks seem the most traditional out of all the women’s. That said the quirks do suggest a sadness behind her character which pretty much overshadows everything that seems overly forced. For as anticipated, and hated as this all was there’s not a whole lot to say about Ghostbusters. It’s a colorful, weightless, but hilarious and emphatic experience made well enough to warrant a release. As far as depths...I got nothing. I give Ghostbusters a 7 out of 10.
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