The New Review - Ghostbusters Afterlife

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Ghostbusters Afterlife

Starring Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Paul Rudd

Directed by Jason Reitman

Concept: The Ghostbusters franchise coming back around for a Legacyquel of emotional proportions.

Execution

Here we go

Cast: Paul Rudd being his best Paul Rudd. Mckenna Grace was a great lead. And Finn Wolfard is so talented, he will be a legend some day. Surprise Bokeem Woodbine in there too! No doubt... Score: 20/20 (did you find the Josh Gad?)

Presentation: Imagine if the original movie never happened, and it was made now. You would expect better CGI and a modern soundtrack. Now... imagine that, but holding on to the spirit of the original movie. This is the modern Ghostbusters movie you were waiting for. I mean... I was waiting for...... dammit... WE were waiting for. Score: 20/20

Chronicle: So, we have a bit of retread in this movie. Gozer, the Stay Puft Marshmallow man, the protagonists end up in jail. But it is also a means to an end. The original movie, they didn't destroy, trap, or DEFEAT Gozer... they sent it back to it's own realm. It is safe to say, Ivo wasn't destroyed either in the Video Game. So... we have tied it all together, a retread was a necessary journey. It was a great way to end an era from a long standing fan favorite franchise. Score: 30/30

Impact: In an era of Legacyquels, not only did it need to cap off an era in the franchise...... we need a lynchpin for where the franchise can go from here. And... that was accomplished, even more than Tron: Legacy or Blade Runner 2049. Ghostbusters Afterlife is the best Legacyquel I've seen. Period. And... sets the groundwork for future legends Finn Wolfhard and Mckenna Grace to take over. Score: 20/20

Extra Oomph: I cried. There is a moment. No spoiler from me...... but if you are a fan of the franchise, you know what is coming. And...... and it still hurt. It was emotional. And... it makes up for some of the harsh words Callie and Ray have for Egon during the movie. Also... I need to highlight that I think Phoebe is on the spectrum. Which means... she is even more like her grandfather. Because Egon was on the spectrum, as well. If I were to guess, I would say Egon was Asperger's. For those who know, how much sense does that make? And that adds more depth to a character who is...... gone. Good work! Score: 10/10

Final Score: 100/100

Final Grade: A++

Conclusion: Impressive Legacyquel that could've been made years ago, but...... the story was so wonderful, it was a better build. The best Legacyquel I've seen. I need more GHOSTBUSTERS!!!!

It's all a matter of opinion: I cannot stress enough that THIS is MY opinion, you can either agree with me or not. I don't have to justify my opinion, because *clears throat" that's what this blog is about. Whether I like it or not doesn't mean you have to or not...... I'ts just my justification behind MY recommendation... Which leads me to my FINAL JUDGMENT...

FINAL JUDGMENT: A MUST SEE! If you haven't yet, make time. It is a wonderful movie. Nostalgic. Emotional. Funny. And fits the formula. This is a Ghostbusters movie. Who you gonna call?

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Well, there you go! Ghostbusters Afterlife gets a 100!!!!!!!

Two 100s in a single movie season? That... happened. And we still have The Matrix Resurrections and Spider-Man: No Way Home to go.

What did you think about the movie? Did you get emotional too? Leave a comment. Share it. Go see this movie.

2021 has been good to us after the long hiatus from the theaters. Let's see if we get another 100.

Until next time, don't forget...