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Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

July 14, 2016· 1h 57m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score5.5

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

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27 reviews·Last updated 28d ago
Peak Moment

Rowan transforms into the giant Ghostbusters logo ghost for final confrontation

6.8at 1h 40m
Lowest Moment

Erin releases the captured ghost to prove their work to skeptic Martin Heiss

4.2at 1h 00m
Biggest Swing

The film dips to its lowest point when Erin inexplicably releases the ghost to prove their work to a skeptic, then gradually builds momentum through the climactic battle sequences.

Audience sentiment toward Ghostbusters (2016) remains consistently lukewarm throughout most of its runtime, with occasional peaks during the better action sequences and Chris Hemsworth's comedic moments. The film struggles to find its footing in the first two-thirds, with many reviewers noting weak character development and forced plot points. The climactic battle sequences generate the most positive reception, particularly the creative logo ghost transformation, though the overall experience leaves most viewers feeling the reboot falls short of justifying its existence.

27 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb
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Erin discovers Abby republished their paranormal book online
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The team encounters their first ghost at the historic mansion
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MTA worker Patty Tolan encounters a subway ghost and joins the Ghostbusters
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Erin releases the captured ghost to prove their work to skeptic Martin Heiss⬇ Lowest moment
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Mayor Bradley publicly denounces the Ghostbusters while secretly acknowledging their work
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Ghost Rowan possesses Kevin and opens the portal to release spirits
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Rowan transforms into the giant Ghostbusters logo ghost for final confrontation⬆ Peak moment
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The mayor continues to publicly denounce the Ghostbusters despite saving the city
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