Ghostbusters: Afterlife Review Roundup - Here's What People Are Saying About the Revival
Nostalgia for the Win
prevnextGHOSTBUSTERS AFTERLIFE makes a strong case that nostalgia can be exactly what a franchise needs & I’m never eating marshmallows again. McKenna Grace & Logan Kim steal the show. Paul Rudd didn’t have to be that hot. Go in cold & stay to the VERY end of the credits. @Ghostbusters pic.twitter.com/mjJTAwiK9u
— Maggie "Hex Appeal" Lovitt @ NYCC (@maggieofthetown) October 9, 2021
Great for Kids
prevnextI really liked #Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Lots of nods to the past but, more importantly, a fun and at times spooky adventure film with lots of laughs and heart for all ages.
If I saw this movie as a kid I would flip out. pic.twitter.com/3VOa5WWcYc
— Chris E. Haynorror Movies Rule (@ChrisHayner) October 9, 2021
"A Perfect Love Letter"
prevnextI’m not exaggerating when I say that #GhostbustersAfterlife is everything I wanted from a sequel - a perfect love letter to Ghostbusters fans that acts as a loving tribute to the original all while crafting its own exciting path for the next generation. pic.twitter.com/cf9MLpxxRp
— Chris Killian (@chriskillian) October 9, 2021
There's Something for Everyone
prevnext#GhostbustersAfterlife somehow manages to thread the needle by being a movie that will work for the people that know ‘Ghostbusters’ and those that have never seen the movies. Entire cast is great but @MckennaGraceful steals the movie. Avoid spoilers. Great job @JasonReitman. pic.twitter.com/xkDHiNEo8e
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) October 9, 2021
Nostalgia Isn't For Everyone, Though
prevnextI (unsurprisingly) wasn't into the Easter Egg/nostalgia-bait aspects of #GhostbustersAfterlife. However, when its just a Jason Reitman-helmed coming of age dramedy, it really works. The comedic writing is strong and both McKenna Grace and Carrie Coon are simply terrific. pic.twitter.com/SoNJMkl0yX
— Scott Mendelson (@ScottMendelson) October 9, 2021
"Crowd-Pleaser"
prevnextGHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE merges the past with the present in an entertaining crowd-pleaser. Serves as a satisfying tribute to Harold Ramis & the original films while introducing new likable characters to push the franchise forward with McKenna Grace & Logan Kim stealing the show! pic.twitter.com/bKOgYJ7Buo
— Matt Neglia @NYFF (@NextBestPicture) October 9, 2021
Mckenna Grace: MVP
prevnextHad a GREAT time w/ #GhostbustersAfterlife - a film that warmly nods to the past while paving the way for a new generation of ghost busting. Terrific humor & action - imo Mckenna Grace steals the entire movie. She is awesome. This longtime fan was smiling the whole way through pic.twitter.com/OG0p7qXvMp
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) October 9, 2021
You Love to See It
prevnextI saw Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Review coming soon, but it was incredible. Don’t let my profile pic fool you — I’m harsh and cynical on these movies. But trust me, Afterlife rules. pic.twitter.com/9CWTcxFZMy
— BDG Union Member Eric Francisco (@EricFrancisco24) October 9, 2021
Second Time's a Charm
prevnextGhostbusters: Afterlife was just as great on a second viewing. I’m so impressed with what Jason Reitman achieved. Ghostbusters fans are going to love this but more importantly, it is going to create a whole new generation of fans. A lot of Easter eggs too. #GhostbustersAfterlife pic.twitter.com/joGMzJEmfL
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) October 9, 2021
One of 2021's Best
prevnextWow! #GhostbustersAfterlife is easily one of the best movies I've seen this year. This is the film fans wanted back in 2016. Jason Reitman knocked it out of the park. Go into this one knowing the least amount possible. pic.twitter.com/abdbY4dbiD
— Kirsten (@KirstenAcuna) October 9, 2021
Finally, the Excitement Is Real
prevThe person in front of me literally did this in the screening of GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE pic.twitter.com/V5iptet2Hk
— Katie Walsh (@katiewalshstx) October 9, 2021