Ghostbuser
Ghostbuser

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Ghostbuser

2021
Movie
85 min
Indonesian

Sigit who has the ability to see ghosts sees a great advantage to get money from these advantages. His life spins out of control because it turns out that getting rich is not that easy.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes64%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users94%
Director: Jason ReitmanGenres: Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Plot Summary

A single mother and her two children, struggling to make ends meet, inherit a rundown farmhouse in Oklahoma from her estranged father. They soon discover that the legacy he left behind is a secret connection to the original Ghostbusters and the paranormal phenomenon that once plagued New York City. As a series of unexplained seismic events rocks the town, the children, with the help of a seismologist and a podcast host, must uncover their grandfather's hidden inventions and his adventurous past to save the world from a supernatural threat.

Critical Reception

Ghostbusters: Afterlife was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its nostalgic tone, heartfelt performances, and successful blend of humor and action, while some found its plot to be predictable. Audiences were largely pleased, appreciating its direct connection to the original films and its ability to appeal to both long-time fans and a new generation.

What Reviewers Say

  • A nostalgic and heartfelt continuation of the beloved franchise.

  • Successfully balances reverence for the original with new character development.

  • While predictable, the film offers satisfying fan service and a charming ensemble cast.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved Ghostbusters: Afterlife, praising its strong connection to the original film, its emotional depth, and the performances of the new cast. Many found it to be a fitting tribute and a fun, family-friendly adventure that recaptured the spirit of the classic.

Fun Fact

Director Jason Reitman is the son of Ivan Reitman, who directed the original Ghostbusters films. Jason Reitman originally conceived the story for Afterlife as a teenager.

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