Ghostbusters Afterlife (November 11th -2021)

[Wor-Gar]

Rogue One reminded audiences how awesome a finale can be if equal attention is given to both the characters AND the main battle.

It really seems so simple, doesn't it?

 

[Neal136]

Geez Hasbro, talk about a MASSIVE spoiler (don't click if you haven't seen the movie yet):

Spoiler

... nuts together.

 

[JAWS]

Yeah it certainly gets a bit fan servicey at the end, but for the most part it feels more like just a loving tribute to the original film, and something much more sincere than the kind of grating and pointless fan service we saw in, say, Rise of Skywalker.

It also has more of a slow burn, early-80s Spielberg vibe than the original film, so you need to be prepared for that as well.

Int sting…. I thought the last half hour was nothing but grating and pointless fan service.

way worse then anything in ROS since the end had moments that were shot for shot of the original… Having the original GB come back was kinda cool but cringe at the same time.

Also Seeing the one GB back just reminded me what a dick Bill was for not coming back sooner so we could have a proper sequel

GB was lightning in a bottle. A goofy comedy that had a slight touch of seriousness.

This film in no way is a comedy but not all that serious either.. A strange little film that 75 percent is kinda it’s own thing and then a rip off for the final 25 percent.

and I think it was over 2 hours WTF???

A harmless film overall but perfectly forgettable.

 

[JAWS]

I’m reading a lot of “loving tribute” about this film.

I fail to see that. It’s either a being a rip off or just a slightly boring movie that has some references to the original.

Plus I’m not sure if it was covid or what but this is the emptiest film, population wise, I have ever seen. I mean I know it’s a small town and all but there was nobody living in it. It hurt the film imo as it lessened the stakes and ultimately made it feel like a fan film.

 

[JAWS]

Well they are a bunch of old dudes who hate change. What are they like 50? Of course those geezers aren’t going to like it

I just watched the whole thing

They hate more what hasn’t changed then what has.

 

[JAWS]

Egon being Phoebe's Grandfather is nothing like the turd that is TROS...

Well everyone hates what the ST did to our hero’s.

in many ways this film did the same. They didn’t just split up the GB, they made them dislike one of the key members… which really makes no sense for Ray to dislike egon… I mean why not believe him??? plus as smart as Egon is…. He seemed to forget how a phone works. Which ruins his character.

This film was very much put together like the ST. But it’s not SW so it’s errors did not anger me as much and what it did well did not excite me as much.

 

[JAWS]

Personally I don’t think anybody likes this film if it where not for the abomination that was that 2016 ghostbusters film.

 

[ironwez20]

I just watched the whole thing

They hate more what hasn’t changed then what has.

They still
Annoy me lol

 

[Khev]

Well everyone hates what the ST did to our hero’s.

in many ways this film did the same. They didn’t just split up the GB, they made them dislike one of the key members… which really makes no sense for Ray to dislike egon… I mean why not believe him??? plus as smart as Egon is…. He seemed to forget how a phone works. Which ruins his character.

This film was very much put together like the ST. But it’s not SW so it’s errors did not anger me as much and what it did well did not excite me as much.

Yep, apparently the only thing that the ST did wrong was just not having Ghost Luke hold Rey's hands when she was facing Palpatine since everything else was exactly the same, lol.

 

[Khev]

I’m reading a lot of “loving tribute” about this film.

I fail to see that.

Here this explains it perfectly.

 

[JAWS]

Here this explains it perfectly.

That was a good one.

 

[Wor-Gar]

They have Alita eyes.

 

[JAWS]

More I think about it the more I realize this was basically what everyone complains about in the ST rolled into one film.

1. Follow structure of original film - TFA
2. Classic characters pushed to the side for younger character
3. One of our former hero’s is an Absentee father - TFA
4. Young girl who is naturally good at everything - ST
5. Companions who don’t do a whole lot - ST
6. Some Fav characters are left to have miserable lives and live like hermits after happy ending of original films - TLJ
7. Old enemy that was clearly destroyed in earlier film returns for less then stellar explanation (another temple to bring back Gozer, I thought that is what the first building was built for) - TROS
8. Ghost of the past help new hero destroy villain in a battle of electric beams - TROS
9. Ghost helps abandoned child find forgiveness and happiness - TFA
10. Fan service that actually puts the ST to shame.

I’m sure I’m missing something

Again since this was not a SW film I was neither offended not entertained by this soft reboot

Just bored

 

[Wor-Gar]

That's terrible... everything I hate rolled into one film. No wonder nostalgees are crying with love. And that is why they keep making films like this (and ST) -- it sells. Just doesn't last. This movie will be as dispensable as the ST this time next year, once the feelz are over.

Did I tell you how great Infinity War is for NOT doing the above?

 

[Khev]

More I think about it the more I realize this was basically what everyone complains about in the ST rolled into one film.

1. Follow structure of original film - TFA
2. Classic characters pushed to the side for younger character
3. One of our former hero’s is an Absentee father - TFA
4. Young girl who is naturally good at everything - ST
5. Companions who don’t do a whole lot - ST
6. Some Fav characters are left to have miserable lives and live like hermits after happy ending of original films - TLJ
7. Old enemy that was clearly destroyed in earlier film returns for less then stellar explanation (another temple to bring back Gozer, I thought that is what the first building was built for) - TROS
8. Ghost of the past help new hero destroy villain in a battle of electric beams - TROS
9. Ghost helps abandoned child find forgiveness and happiness - TFA
10. Fan service that actually puts the ST to shame.

I’m sure I’m missing something

Again since this was not a SW film I was neither offended not entertained by this soft reboot

Just bored

Yep and don't forget the new kids taking a joy ride in an iconic vehicle with one of them sitting in the gunner's chair - TFA

 

[Wor-Gar]

That structure above will become widely hated and taught in film schools as what "not to do" for screenwriters.

Meanwhile, it will remain forever on Disney's 'white board' as examples of "what works"...



JAWS List needs to be tweeted and post everywhere so people can recognize how they are being manipulated.

#getJAWSwoke

 

[matticus]

More I think about it the more I realize this was basically what everyone complains about in the ST rolled into one film.

1. Follow structure of original film - TFA
2. Classic characters pushed to the side for younger character
3. One of our former hero’s is an Absentee father - TFA
4. Young girl who is naturally good at everything - ST
5. Companions who don’t do a whole lot - ST
6. Some Fav characters are left to have miserable lives and live like hermits after happy ending of original films - TLJ
7. Old enemy that was clearly destroyed in earlier film returns for less then stellar explanation (another temple to bring back Gozer, I thought that is what the first building was built for) - TROS
8. Ghost of the past help new hero destroy villain in a battle of electric beams - TROS
9. Ghost helps abandoned child find forgiveness and happiness - TFA
10. Fan service that actually puts the ST to shame.

I’m sure I’m missing something

Again since this was not a SW film I was neither offended not entertained by this soft reboot

Just bored

 

[Khev]

 

[Wor-Gar]

Is Gozer still hot? And a nimble minx?

 

[Khev]

Yes but too recognizable as Olivia Wilde IMO. I think they should have recast her with an unknown who looked more like the original version.