Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters

Ghostbusters

1984Movie107 minEnglish

After losing their university jobs, three parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business in New York City and uncover a supernatural threat that could destroy the world.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes95%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users88%
Director: Ivan ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Action, Sci-Fi, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Three eccentric parapsychologists are fired from their university positions and decide to start a unique ghost removal service in New York City. Utilizing high-tech proton packs and containment units, they achieve considerable success, becoming minor celebrities. However, their business booms exponentially when a major supernatural event occurs, leading to a battle to save the city from an ancient, powerful entity.

Critical Reception

Ghostbusters was a massive critical and commercial success, lauded for its groundbreaking blend of comedy, special effects, and spooky adventure. Critics praised the witty script, the charismatic performances of its lead actors, and its innovative visual effects, making it a defining film of the 1980s and a beloved cultural phenomenon.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hilarious and clever script, offering a perfect balance of comedy and supernatural thrills.
  • Commended for the exceptional chemistry and improvisational skills of its lead actors.
  • Recognized for its pioneering special effects and memorable creature designs.

Google audience: Audiences consistently praise Ghostbusters for its unmatched humor, iconic characters, and enduringly entertaining premise. Many highlight the film's rewatchability and its ability to generate laughs across generations, solidifying its status as a classic comedy.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Original Song ("Ghostbusters") and Best Visual Effects. It also received a Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film.

Fun Fact

The iconic theme song, "Ghostbusters," performed by Ray Parker Jr., became a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

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Ahmetaslan27

Ahmetaslan27

Probably since my childhood days I was fond of this movie, but now it is not impressive anymore. However, the music and sound clips were impressive
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Like my review of Footloose, this is a classic, everyone has seen it, everyone loves it. It's one of those movies that came from your childhood and lasts well into the adult manboy years. So, we're going to do a comparison with the remak...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

It was luck that I had this film and the sequel on my NowTV. I watched this in the afternoon and it brings me back fond memories. Not too scary but suitable for the spooky month. Who ya gonna call?!
John Chard

John Chard

They came, they saw, they briefly conquered the 80s. A trio of misfit parapsychologists set up business as Ghostbusters. Ideal really because although slow at first, their business starts to boom as New York comes under threat from a sup...