Film Ghostbusters III (Not the crappy reboot one)

[VP89]

Produced by Ivan Reitman, the original director of Ghostbusters I and II.

Directed by his son, Jason Reitman. This guy has also made Juno, Thank you for Smoking, a couple of U.S. Office episodes.

I like that it's not looking like some lazy slapstick continuation and that they don't give much away. It looks like Egon's kids are the one's in the film, which is nice because they seem to pay some tribute to the late actor.

 

[Pexbo]

Looks brilliant, I’m all in

 

[OleBoiii]

I wonder if there is a collective term for: reboot, sequel, prequel or superhero/comic book movie.

I swear that 90% of the movies in the cinema fall under one of these 4 categories

EDIT:
I'm coining the term 'brand-baiting'.

 

[Andy_Cole]

I’m in

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

The 2016 reboot was alright, bar the schmaltzy ending. And Kate Mackinnon is great in anything she's in.

I'm less enthused about this film from the trailers so far, but Paul Rudd will probably be enough to make me check it out.

 

[Mockney]

i mean, it looks absolutely nothing like a Ghostbusters film… but then all the very worst people in the world complained so much about the high treason of some SNL performers doing a knockabout comedy (go figure!) that we now have to pretend that the real legacy of Ghostbusters was… Stranger Things, I guess?

‘Cos if Ghostbusters was about anything guys, it was about finding yourself, and family…. Ghostbusters….Yup.

 

[FrankDrebin]

 

[Sylar]

It has Paul Rudd, so ill watch.

 

[Vidyoyo]

Looks like a Hollywood movie

 

[Adamsk7]

I’d watch anything with Paul Rudd in it. Ghostbusters is one of my favourite movies and I reckon I’ve watched the original over 50 times over the years. Whilst I do think this is going to have a more modern tone (how can it not, it’s 2021?) I do like that Jason Reitman has said how respectful he’s being of his fathers work but also how he has to make it work for today’s audiences too.
He also says the trailer gives away nothing about the main parts of the plot (interesting considering we know it’s gonna be Gozer/Hellhounds making a return like the original and it looks like the kids go to a Gozer temple possibly built by Ivo Shandor). at least we know all three original ghostbusters plus Annie Potts are making a return.
Can’t wait!

 

[VP89]

I’d watch anything with Paul Rudd in it. Ghostbusters is one of my favourite movies and I reckon I’ve watched the original over 50 times over the years. Whilst I do think this is going to have a more modern tone (how can it not, it’s 2021?) I do like that Jason Reitman has said how respectful he’s being of his fathers work but also how he has to make it work for today’s audiences too.
He also says the trailer gives away nothing about the main parts of the plot (interesting considering we know it’s gonna be Gozer/Hellhounds making a return like the original and it looks like the kids go to a Gozer temple possibly built by Ivo Shandor). at least we know all three original ghostbusters plus Annie Potts are making a return.
Can’t wait!

Haha nice, so you can tell me is that wall mart scene in the trailer a throwback to ghost busters II where that nerd guy was running away from the same demon?

 

[Fingeredmouse]

i mean, it looks absolutely nothing like a Ghostbusters film… but then all the very worst people in the world complained so much about the high treason of some SNL performers doing a knockabout comedy (go figure!) that we now have to pretend that the real legacy of Ghostbusters was… Stranger Things, I guess?

‘Cos if Ghostbusters was about anything guys, it was about finding yourself, and family…. Ghostbusters….Yup.

Of course not. It was about queef jokes.

 

[RedSky]

Looks decent, they haven't shown too much in the trailer either. I'll watch it for sure.

 

[Salt Bailly]

Me watching the trailer:

 

[OleBoiii]

Eminem doing the soundtrack is dope, though:

 

[Green_Red]

Looks like Bill Murray will make an appearance in it too. I'll be watching.

 

[Mockney]

Of course not. It was about queef jokes.

Me watching the trailer:

… i mean… kinda

 

[Adamsk7]

Haha nice, so you can tell me is that wall mart scene in the trailer a throwback to ghost busters II where that nerd guy was running away from the same demon?

Yes (although it’s ghostbusters you mean with Rick Moranis’ character). There are quite a few shots in the trailer that are mirror images of the original with location, character changes. For instance, when Egon’s granddaughter opens up the barn door to view her brother (?) under the hood of the Ecto1, it’s exactly the same shot as when Dana Barrett walks in to Ghostbusters HQ and Dan Akroyd is doing the same thing with a fag in his mouth.
It’s that sort of fan service that’s perfect - it’s not a wink wink type thing, just something simple like mirroring a shot. Fans of the original will love it but for everyone else it’s not hitting them over the head with nostalgia

 

[VP89]

Yes (although it’s ghostbusters you mean with Rick Moranis’ character). There are quite a few shots in the trailer that are mirror images of the original with location, character changes. For instance, when Egon’s granddaughter opens up the barn door to view her brother (?) under the hood of the Ecto1, it’s exactly the same shot as when Dana Barrett walks in to Ghostbusters HQ and Dan Akroyd is doing the same thing with a fag in his mouth.
It’s that sort of fan service that’s perfect - it’s not a wink wink type thing, just something simple like mirroring a shot. Fans of the original will love it but for everyone else it’s not hitting them over the head with nostalgia

Yes! I'm loving the throwbacks here.

 

[Jimble]

was that Dan Ackroyd at the end saying "we're closed"

 

[Fingeredmouse]

… i mean… kinda

Yes, you're right: the films are nigh on identical in tone. The old film could've done with more product placements and less script though.

 

[Garethw]

was that Dan Ackroyd at the end saying "we're closed"

I think so. It looked like Ray’s bookshop from Ghostbusters 2.

 

[0le]

Great trailer. Looks like an interesting storyline.

 

[choccy77]

Heard that Egon's ghost could be in the trailer

 

[lsd]

Doesn't appear to be as comedic add the original at least going by the trailer

 

[stepic]

Doesnt seem like a comedy at all. Basically a rebranded Stranger things

 

[Big Andy]

Just been to see this with my lad. It’s not terrible

 

[AaronRedDevil]

Just been to see this with my lad. It’s not terrible

Yeah least it’s not like the Female one. That was horrible and blatantly trying too hard. This one was decent. The kids did a good job. Loved the ending though.

 

[Big Andy]

Yeah least it’s not like the Female one. That was horrible and blatantly trying too hard. This one was decent. The kids did a good job. Loved the ending though.

Spoiler

did you get a bit emotional when the ghost of Egon appeared. You’re gay if you did, because I definitely didn’t.

 

[AaronRedDevil]

Spoiler

did you get a bit emotional when the ghost of Egon appeared. You’re gay if you did, because I definitely didn’t.

Spoiler

Guess I'm gay then. I got slightly teary eyed. Was not expecting that.

 

[lsd]

Just been to see this with my lad. It’s not terrible

Was it funny?

 

[JohnZSmith27]

I thought it was great. Wasn't expecting much but was very entertained. The kid McKenna Grace has been good in anything I've seen her. Plus who doesn't love Carrie Coon.

 

[Big Andy]

Was it funny?

It wasn’t overly comedy no, but it was a solid film. Take your tissues.

 

[choccy77]

It wasn’t overly comedy no, but it was a solid film. Take your tissues.

Didn't think those kind of cinemas existed anymore.

 

[Twins]

Didn't think those kind of cinemas existed anymore.

That works in any cinema really you just need to pick carefully where you sit.

 

[Salt Bailly]

As someone who considers the original Ghostbusters to be the funniest film of all time, this was ok. Washes away the bad smell of the last attempt but it's by no means a classic.

 

[Idxomer]

Kind of ironic that the crappy one has better reviews than this.

 

[AaronRedDevil]

Kind of ironic that the crappy one has better reviews than this.

Woke culture and threatening your fanbase that you are sexist does that

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

It was alright, but didn't really feel like a Ghostbusters film. Just a sci-fi action film with some throwbacks. The comedic tone of the original films wasn't really there. The 2016 extended SNL sketch version was better. But the original 2 are still untouchable.

 

[Swedish_Plumber]

The cast make it enjoyable and the leading girl is a great actress!