Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by GuruAskew

Afterlife somehow manages to cram more of this into like 5 minutes of screentime than you get in the entire Star Wars sequel trilogy.

They learned all the wrong lessons from TFA while willfully disregarding the spirit and tone of Ghostbusters. You can say what you want about the Star Wars sequel trilogy (I’m not a fan) but there isn’t a second where it doesn’t feel like Star Wars. But there isn’t a second of Afterlife that feels like Ghostbusters.

Ouch. Thats not what I want to hear! Ill have to make my own assessment.

We wont get into star wars here though, but I do hear ya.

[Wildcat2000]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Ouch. Thats not what I want to hear! Ill have to make my own assessment.

We wont get into star wars here though, but I do hear ya.

I think you’ll like it. It DOES feel like Ghostbusters. That user just has it in for the movie...and probably will with GB4 too.

I was concerned Gozer returning would feel repetitive but it does a good job being a different storyline.

[Joey9775]

Originally Posted by Wildcat2000

I think you’ll like it. It DOES feel like Ghostbusters. That user just has it in for the movie...and probably will with GB4 too.

I was concerned Gozer returning would feel repetitive but it does a good job being a different storyline.

I was really hoping he was gone.

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by Wildcat2000

I think you’ll like it. It DOES feel like Ghostbusters. That user just has it in for the movie...and probably will with GB4 too.

I was concerned Gozer returning would feel repetitive but it does a good job being a different storyline.

Originally Posted by Joey9775

I was really hoping he was gone.

Good to hear guys - I will be getting the 4K and giving it a spin soon.

[jess1581]

Originally Posted by s2mikey

Good to hear guys - I will be getting the 4K and giving it a spin soon.

If you've ever put any stock into what I say, I'll tell ya this. It's a GB movie that is over 30 years later. It's not gonna have that same 1984 tone, but that doesn't make it NOT a GB film. It's story is just more personal revolving around a tragedy. It's a solidly entertaining movie that is ownable with the other two films.

[GuruAskew]

I don’t “have it in” for Ghostbusters Afterlife. It’s just a terrible movie. If it was a good movie I’d be supportive of it, but it’s not.

Honestly it seems like the people who like it are just IP loyalists who will slurp up whatever slop these giant corporations will feed them as long as they wank the fanbase thoroughly.

[GuruAskew]

Originally Posted by jess1581

If you've ever put any stock into what I say, I'll tell ya this. It's a GB movie that is over 30 years later. It's not gonna have that same 1984 tone, but that doesn't make it NOT a GB film.

That’s exactly what it means. Afterlife is literally Sony’s attempt at repurposing the once-mighty Ghostbusters IP to ride the coattails of Stranger Things and IT.

And it’s much worse than Stranger Things, IT and Ghostbusters 1&2.

[s2mikey]

Originally Posted by jess1581

If you've ever put any stock into what I say, I'll tell ya this. It's a GB movie that is over 30 years later. It's not gonna have that same 1984 tone, but that doesn't make it NOT a GB film. It's story is just more personal revolving around a tragedy. It's a solidly entertaining movie that is ownable with the other two films.

Originally Posted by GuruAskew

I don’t “have it in” for Ghostbusters Afterlife. It’s just a terrible movie. If it was a good movie I’d be supportive of it, but it’s not.

Honestly it seems like the people who like it are just IP loyalists who will slurp up whatever slop these giant corporations will feed them as long as they wank the fanbase thoroughly.

Appreciate all opinions here. I think it will be worthy purchase for me. Just looking for a good sale on the 4K.

[lupinskitten]

Never saw the original, but enjoyed this one. Streamed it twice. It was cute.

[GuruAskew]

Originally Posted by Joey9775

I was really hoping he was gone.

Why? Is an echo chamber where people just pretend Ghostbusters Afterlife is a good movie really what you want?

This is a serious question, by the way. I sincerely want to know the answer. What is it about this thoroughly-poor movie that makes people freak out over discussion of its many shortcomings?

I gotta be honest, I feel like it’s upsetting to you because deep down you know it’s a bad movie, but you’ve built yourself up a fragile, but comfy, little denial bubble that lets you maintain the fantasy that this movie was a labor of love or a tribute to the fans or whatever and not just a way to sell you some new toys.

[Joey9775]

Originally Posted by GuruAskew

Why? Is an echo chamber where people just pretend Ghostbusters Afterlife is a good movie really what you want?

This is a serious question, by the way. I sincerely want to know the answer. What is it about this thoroughly-poor movie that makes people freak out over discussion of its many shortcomings?

I gotta be honest, I feel like it’s upsetting to you because deep down you know it’s a bad movie, but you’ve built yourself up a fragile, but comfy, little denial bubble that lets you maintain the fantasy that this movie was a labor of love or a tribute to the fans or whatever and not just a way to sell you some new toys.

I'm going to regret this.

Or maybe it's not a bad movie?

Either way why do you waste so much time and effort on something you hate? You've jumped into this thread for years bashing it. It won't change the movie and you're clearly not changing anyone's minds.

[Samus Aran]

Originally Posted by Joey9775

I'm going to regret this.

Or maybe it's not a bad movie?

Either way why do you waste so much time and effort on something you hate? You've jumped into this thread for years bashing it. It won't change the movie and you're clearly not changing anyone's minds.

At least Christopher Nolan wasn't involved in this movie. Then there would be two of them!

[Britbuffguy]

Originally Posted by GuruAskew

Why? Is an echo chamber where people just pretend Ghostbusters Afterlife is a good movie really what you want?

This is a serious question, by the way. I sincerely want to know the answer. What is it about this thoroughly-poor movie that makes people freak out over discussion of its many shortcomings?

I gotta be honest, I feel like it’s upsetting to you because deep down you know it’s a bad movie, but you’ve built yourself up a fragile, but comfy, little denial bubble that lets you maintain the fantasy that this movie was a labor of love or a tribute to the fans or whatever and not just a way to sell you some new toys.

It's amazing how much free rent you give this movie in your head...two years later to boot.

Must just kill you knowing you're in the minority on this one.

[GuruAskew]

Based on what? Ghostbusters was a movie that everyone on earth loves. Nobody even remembers Ghostbusters Afterlife 2 years later. So how are the dozens of people who passionately love Afterlife the majority?

[DR Herbert West]

Ghostbusters

[BluBonnet]

[BluGalaxy]

The main problem with Afterlife is that it feels too bloated and sluggish without any life or "pep"

It's an editing room problem, it feels like i'm watching a movie with all the deleted scenes put back in. If they trim it down by about 10 to 15mins it would flow much better and won't feel like a drag.

[Blu Lemmy]

It really boggles my mind when people put so much effort into something they don't like.

You can voice an opinion and move on, it's okay to do that.

Life's too short, go discuss something you like.

Back on topic.

I thought Afterlife was excellent

[panasonicst60]

Call me crazy (most will), but Afterlife is the best Ghostbuster film to date for me. The only Ghostbuster film I have in my collection. I don't hate or dislike the originals and I actually think they are good movies. I just didn't grow up watching the older ones so I'm sure that played a huge part.

[GuruAskew]

Guys it’s Ghostbusters day!