Widely discussed as a landmark in the movement for gender equality and diversity in Hollywood "hero's journey" narratives.
High praise for McKinnon’s breakout performance as Jillian Holtzmann; strong chemistry among the ensemble. ghostbusters 2016
Ghostbusters (2016): A Cultural Lightning Rod in the Age of the Reboot Widely discussed as a landmark in the movement
Polarizing; some enjoyed the improv-heavy style, while others found it lacked the dry wit of the original. Long before it hit theatres, Ghostbusters (2016) became
Long before it hit theatres, Ghostbusters (2016) became a focal point for online controversy. Its first trailer, released in March 2016, gained notoriety as the most disliked movie trailer in YouTube history.
The film serves as a complete reboot rather than a sequel to the original 1984 classic. It stars , Kristen Wiig , Kate McKinnon , and Leslie Jones as four eccentric women who form a ghost-catching business in New York City after a paranormal encounter. Chris Hemsworth joins the cast as Kevin, their dim-witted but well-meaning receptionist.