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@coolnerdlll6053

2 жыл бұрын

2016 wasn't good by any means, but I wouldn't call it terrible. IMO it was way better than 2.

@deshawnedwards6412

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this film yet, so I can't say what I through about this film but can say I do like the (2016) Ghostbusters. I might be one of the few people who actually like it.

@kurosbelmont2355

2 жыл бұрын

I just went to the bathroom. That was better than Ghostbusters 2016.

@Official930Studios

2 жыл бұрын

Spiritually, haven't seen it yet, YES!!! I feel like that religous Ghostbusters fan will be in the next review.

@zombiexslayer614

2 жыл бұрын

Doug you’re an idiot sometimes last time I checked no this movie does not Retcon Ghostbusters two because that means they have to Retcon the video game which by the way is still canon look the movie up on Wikipedia it says the movie is a sequel to 1984 Ghostbusters and 1989 Ghostbusters two

Nope. Ghostbusters 2 was not retconned. It was referenced several times. The 2009 video game, however, may have been retconned.

@codered1132

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Not to mention Winston showing up too.

@captainjakemerica4579

2 жыл бұрын

It basically is with Egon's family

@Dargonhuman

2 жыл бұрын

To be fair, the video game was always "soft canon" and open to being overwritten by a movie.

@captainjakemerica4579

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dargonhuman true well it was Ghostbusters 3 until Afterlife

@jasonvizcarra709

2 жыл бұрын

Yup Jason Reitmann also confirmed it wasn’t retconned

The second flick is referenced multiple times in the movie. An entire scene takes place at Ray's Occult book store.

@MasterSkywalker86

2 жыл бұрын

LOL thats what Im saying.

@heavycritic9554

2 жыл бұрын

@albert fish It's because the first one was lightning in a bottle, but people still want to compare them.

@attitudeman5397

2 жыл бұрын

I guess it could be they just mostly ignore the events of the 2nd film.

@gettingpissedoff

2 жыл бұрын

the book store exists because ghostbusters went tits up after they took out gozer.

@amandapike2477

2 жыл бұрын

@@gettingpissedoff Yes, but the bookshop was introduced in Ghostbusters 2. So this requires him opening the same exact bookstore as the movie that supposedly didn't happen? Also Peter married Dana, they became a couple at the end of the second film, not first.

I did enjoy this movie. The granddaughter was amazing. She was like a younger female version of her grandfather. The characters all had moments to shine and it really did feel like a love letter to fans of the original. The movie knew how to make little details and small moments mean so much.

@qualityherbsonly

2 жыл бұрын

Phoebe is my new favorite Ghostbuster. Absolutely love her character.

@MGOFor3ver

2 жыл бұрын

And yet, no toxic feminism at sight.

@yournamehere6002

Жыл бұрын

It was garbage.

Giving Ray has his Occult Bookstore I’m pretty sure they still acknowledge the 2nd film.

@mariobro.4005

2 жыл бұрын

@Ashkihyena And Slimer And The Real Ghostbusters also references Vigo and The Mood Slime!

@jesusisgod2953

2 жыл бұрын

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? He that has ears to hear, let him hear. Are you saved? Where will you go when you die? Heaven or hell? The Gospel, which means the Good News is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. The one God is a trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Son came and laid down his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him. Although God's creation was created perfect, having no death, sickness and disease, the creation became corrupted through Adam and Eve in them disobeying God. In this rebellion the creation became fallen through the curse of sin and mankind became separated from God. This world is fallen, but God offers reconciliation to him through his provision at the cross. Ultimately God will restore his creation to perfection when he returns but those that who reject his offer of redemption will remain condemned by their sins and go to hell. John 1:1,14 KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, 1 John 3:8 KJV He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Isaiah 9:6 KJV For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 1:10 KJV He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT.

@christerry1611

2 жыл бұрын

Peter & Dana live in Dana's apartment from two as well

@gianinabadami5341

2 жыл бұрын

But the bookstore seems to be the only easter egg/reference to the 2nd one, right?

@poozwonger

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the exact same thing.

The trailers give the vibe of a child who discovered their parents old hobby and passion and falls in love. Which warms my heart when my niece started loving my hobbies.

@alexhollon7526

2 жыл бұрын

Kinda reminds me of when I fell in love with playing guitar and metal like my dad later in life. He had the most heart warming smile when I was playing even just Paranoid for the first time.

@EV87_

2 жыл бұрын

And it was directed by the son of the director of the original two Ghostbusters films. Seems fitting.

"How do you of all people not know what this is?" "I feel ashamed" I felt that on a spiritual level

Just got back from seeing it, and I loved it. And yeah, Phoebe was the MVP of the kid characters. Also, the ending alone is well worth the price of admission. Really emotional and touching.

@Coolcoolcooldude

2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed it as well. I have the impression that Phoebe is autistic. As someone who is autistic I felt very connected to her. How she is written as well as how she was performed. McKenna Grace yet against proves she is one of the best child actors working today.

@willjenkins4195

2 жыл бұрын

I really think the young actress watched and studying how Harold Ramis acted cause she nailed a lot of the mannerisms and deadpan humor she did amazing

@bratton79

2 жыл бұрын

@@willjenkins4195 She reminded me of Egon of course, but I also got some heavy Lilith Sternin from Cheers and Frasier too lol

@gianinabadami5341

2 жыл бұрын

@@Coolcoolcooldude Interesting you say autistic, because aside from the jokes part, I'm not sure i saw the others. Probably because I'm not autistic. I will say I think I connected with her because of the way she figures things out and how she reacts to some people

Not a Ghostbuster fan but I enjoyed the first and second movie. I loved this movie as much as the first one. It's a fun ride. If you are a genuine fan, you would've teared up.

@jesusisgod2953

2 жыл бұрын

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? He that has ears to hear, let him hear. Are you saved? Where will you go when you die? Heaven or hell? The Gospel, which means the Good News is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. The one God is a trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Son came and laid down his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him. Although God's creation was created perfect, having no death, sickness and disease, the creation became corrupted through Adam and Eve in them disobeying God. In this rebellion the creation became fallen through the curse of sin and mankind became separated from God. This world is fallen, but God offers reconciliation to him through his provision at the cross. Ultimately God will restore his creation to perfection when he returns but those that who reject his offer of redemption will remain condemned by their sins and go to hell. John 1:1,14 KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, 1 John 3:8 KJV He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Isaiah 9:6 KJV For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 1:10 KJV He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT.

@maggiewayland5770

2 жыл бұрын

I cried, this film was awesome

@SuzeeVeronicaASMRXOX

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesusisgod2953 I cannot wait to go to hell! Hahahahahahahaahahahahah!!! Yaaaasss!! Let’s go to HELL!

@Mikey-em8hs

2 жыл бұрын

@oheverglow bruh

@samroth9029

2 жыл бұрын

fr i’ve seen a lot of shit for this movie, but honestly as a huge originals fan this was great

i think GB2 is still canon in this universe since Ray still works at his Ray's occult store as he did in the 2nd movie...or maybe not. we shall see.

@JoseMorales-lw5nt

2 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY! When did we find out about Ray's shop? GB2. When did the boys get legitimate respect from city officials? GB2. When apparently did Egon become a family guy? Right after GB2...

@TheJadedJames

2 жыл бұрын

I just got out of this and I was waiting for the indication that GB2 wasn’t canon, and while it isn’t referenced directly ... I don’t see how it was removed from canon. The 2009 Ghostbusters game seems more like it was probably made not canon though

@elektrosoundwave

2 жыл бұрын

The toaster from the second movie is in here. Also, 1989 was over 30 years ago.

@landoncalrissian5222

2 жыл бұрын

Technically since Shandor in the game was a spiritual entity and we weren't really told what exactly was going on with him in the mine temple, the game events could still happen. Also, I never got the impression that GB2 didn't happen.

@SonamyShadow13

2 жыл бұрын

I literally came here to comment this. His shop doesn’t appear until the 2nd movie, so it wouldn’t make sense if the 2nd movie didn’t happen

I’m genuinely curious to know how one would rank Ghostbusters the Video Game, considering it was written by Dan Akroyd and Harold Ramis and was intended as a substitute for the 3rd movie which was never made before the 2016 reboot happened. I wonder if Afterlife will have any significant nods to the game since it was one of the last GB related things that Ramis wrote and starred in before he died.

@CrashandTrash596

2 жыл бұрын

Ghostbusters the video game is a 100% homerun for me. I play it at least once a year or just watch it edited as a movie on KZread. It's 2nd only to the original movie in my opinion.

@Gantros

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrashandTrash596 I actually listened to one of the edits of the game into a movie last week!

@attitudeman5397

2 жыл бұрын

I gotta sit down & play that @ some point

@TheJadedJames

2 жыл бұрын

The Ghostbusters game is far and away the best GB follow up there has ever been

@jamiecashes

2 жыл бұрын

The game is great!

When I first saw the poster in the theater, I thought to myself "let it die" But then I saw the trailer Most trailers that have come out recently I think are awful, and very much discourage me from seeing movies This one did something right. It turned a fresh gut reaction around very quickly To hear that the movie itself is actually worthwhile is fantastic

@chasehedges6775

2 жыл бұрын

This movie looks awesome

@BrowardHeron

2 жыл бұрын

Same here, this review is what made me buy my ticket honestly

@YakkoWarnerTower

2 жыл бұрын

This trailer in my opinion brings back those rad, and awesome childhood memories of watching the classic Ghostbusters as a kid :)

@chasehedges6775

2 жыл бұрын

@@YakkoWarnerTower Same.

@cpenner7086

2 жыл бұрын

That first teaser....shiver....so good

The film makers HAD to know that when the "Who you gonna call" line was included that it was going to cause everyone to groan. They absolutely did it on purpose

@tjrobinson5241

2 жыл бұрын

i chuckled.

@OscarMPG1

2 жыл бұрын

I groaned at that line.

@andrewshepherd1633

2 жыл бұрын

My entire theater groaned lol. Just sometimes you don't need to do call backs... Yes that pun was intended.

@John231984

2 жыл бұрын

Of course they did! I chuckled because you know that through that in because they could as a joke.

@yrenekurtz5268

2 жыл бұрын

Cringy as the "who you gonna call" line was, I found the part with the crunch candy bar to be the most groan-inducing moment. Dunny, it made zero sense that Egon would treasure THAT above anything else, when in the first movie it's just part of an off-hand gag.

Holy crap people have been so chill about this movie, thanks for not making the discussion as stressful.

@DodgeThisBam

2 жыл бұрын

It's probably because it builds on the first film instead of discarding it.

@jeremycarnes1656

2 жыл бұрын

It isn't a shitty SJW wank fest and accusing everyone who dislikes it of mIsOgYnY

@TheAdam1995

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremycarnes1656 Even though GB2016 itself is a massive sexist blowfest. Those accusers are fuckin' hypocrites.

@mr.flipstv

2 жыл бұрын

Bro the movie sucks

@mr.flipstv

2 жыл бұрын

@@liam-no2kn its the truth ghostbusters 2016 beat it out with the 76% on rotten tomatoes. Stranger things after life only got a 64% on rotten tomatoes 🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂

The thing is however GB2 did happen, Doug, considering Venkman has a wedding ring and Ray is still in his old book shop! This is just a film that since it brings Gozer back, it more or less feels like GB2 is out of the picture because why bring up a bunch of events that have nothing to do with anything else?

@jacob4920

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, just because it's never mentioned doesn't mean it didn't happen.

@timewarriorsaga

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you was worried they pulled a Halloween. Not mentioning 2 makes sense as nothing in the story would need the reference but didn't want an outright retcons just happened but no need to mention everything cause not revelant to story

@JurassicProductions

2 жыл бұрын

@@timewarriorsaga An analogy I found on a GB Reddit board said it perfectly: it’s like you and your co-worker are talking about his date last night. You probably talk about how they meet and how the date went but there’s that gap of texting, or just hanging out and continuing to build that chemistry. You’re just talking about the date, not what happened a week before. (Okay, I probably screwed that analogy up, but that’s basically what Afterlife is)

@derekbailey7049

2 жыл бұрын

Correct.

@truthhurts3305

2 жыл бұрын

They also did mention in the trailer "There hasn't been a Ghost sighting in 30 years" Ghostbusters 2 1989 was 30 years ago when you consider that they filmed this in 2019...

The first half of this review, especially when describing the kids' personalities... made me think "Goonies, but with ghosts"

@michaeljeacock

2 жыл бұрын

less puzzles to solve but basically, yes.

@LukeLovesRose

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great to me

@bigorange2082

2 жыл бұрын

It did me too. That’s ok. It was Goonie Ghostbusters

@bullydwilliams6785

2 жыл бұрын

How was it goonies? Were there a family of mobsters after them? Did they go looking for pirate treasure? Is every movie with children the goonies to you?

@DanMilano

2 жыл бұрын

I think what removes it from Goonies or Stranger Things is that these kids aren’t longtime friends already. Most of them meet for the first time in this movie

Just finished watching it. Love it! The climax is not over the top as the first movie but it has a lot of heart. I love the scene when Phobes confronted her mother over "Grandpa" and it was very heartbreaking and the ending is very emotional. This movie is all about making peace between the mother and her kids and "Grandpa" and cherishing the ones you love before it is too late.

@deadschooled

2 жыл бұрын

The movie was quite dog sh!+ for all 125 minutes……

@haydendecker6766

2 жыл бұрын

@@deadschooled f off. The movie was very good.

Saw it a couple of weeks ago, here in Berlin, at a press screening. And man, I’m a 100% with you on this. Maybe a tad more. It’s a FEEL GOOD movie. With the perfect amount of nostalgia, wit and fan service. And I DID tear up in the end. Can’t wait to see it again.

The trailer shows Ray’s book store from the second movie, Doug. Just because they don’t specifically mention the events of the second movie, doesn’t mean they aren’t canon. Especially when they made a point to reference that location from 2. Great job.

@stevenpina1983

2 жыл бұрын

Walker swings and he misses

@bun197

2 жыл бұрын

seethe reddit. doug doesn’t play by your rules

@KnottsBear-yTalesPreserved

2 жыл бұрын

Oh... Thank god I was gonna say. Because that movie to me is not as bad people as its made out to be. At least to me and some others.

@BowlingLoverLC

2 жыл бұрын

Jason Reitman also flat out confirmed that Ghostbusters 2 was canon in an interview. The references in this movie to it were vague, as they really didn’t need to mention the events of 1989. It’s a movie about Gozer, not Vigo. Still wish they would’ve referenced it at least a little more though. Like maybe one of Egon’s jumpsuits had the no ghost 2 logo on it instead of the classic one. However the dancing slime toaster, and even some pink slime does appear in the movie as Easter eggs

**no spoilers, all things about to be said can be seen in trailers and officially released media** They didn't completely drop GB2 from cannon in the new movie, in Egon's property there are some artifacts from the 2nd movie, along with Ray Stantz owning the book store which was also introduced in the 2nd film. As far as a potential sequel goes, they can probably pull from the comics and cartoons that have expansive libraries of ghosts that they can use.

@jpatt1000

2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to hear "Don't tease the Sleaze!" get mentioned!

@harrybean3058

2 жыл бұрын

If gb2 didn't happen why show blinking red light on ghost trap making me think vigo may escape also to bad no Oscar to see grown

been watching you since the beginning doug and havent lost any of you charm keep up the grind brother💯

@ChannelAwesome

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@peterkrug4124

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChannelAwesome Doug, would you please consider doing a Nostalgia Critic review of SUPERMAN III (the one with Richard Pryor)?

@mrrunodan8119

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChannelAwesome please do Bum Reviews again PLEASE: Encanto Raya and The Last Dragon Divergent Aladdin 2019 Mortal Engines Insurgent RoboCop 2014 Princess Mononoke

@mrrunodan8119

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChannelAwesome Next Nostalgia Critic rewiews suggestions: The Loud House: A Very Loud Christmas Arctic Dogs RV with Robin Williams Beastly The Green Hornet The Addams Family 2019 The Host The Shaggy Dog Real Steel Underdog

I've said this before and I'll say it again: this Ghostbusters movie wasn't one that I wished for, but it was one I didn't know I needed. The final 10-20 minutes of the climax was heavily emotional, I didn't expect a Ghostbusters movie to make me cry but lo and behold, it happened. It wasn't perfect, but it was a great tribute. I would lie if I said I didn't go into fangirl mode when the action with Ecto-1 happened and familiar music started playing. At one point I was even sitting on the edge of my chair in the cinema. I really enjoyed the nostalgic music, I didn't even notice it happened "too much" in the movie where I'd go "did they even make any new score music?" so I guess it didn't bother me personally. I saw a little Egon in Phoebe, she did indeed carry the whole movie. Podcast was good too, I saw a tiny bit of Ray in him. I wish the two other kids (I forgot both their names sadly) were better written or developed, but they're alright. In the end, Ghostbusters: Afterlife was emotional and made justice to the franchise that we love and I left the cinema with a satisfying smile on my face. Also, I do love how this movie retconned the 2016 reboot. XD (I don't think it retconned Ghostbusters 2.)

Ghostbusters Afterlife doesn't retcon Ghostbusters 2. It just doesn't reference the events of Ghostbusters 2. It doesn't really need to because it's story is specifically linked to the original.

@mikeserot1410

2 жыл бұрын

You do get the Ray's Occult and dancing toaster from GB2

Can you make the 1943 short "Who Killed Who?" into a Dark Toon? It's a murder mystery in the style of Tex Avery.

@JoseMorales-lw5nt

2 жыл бұрын

Just finished collecting TEX AVERY SCREWBALL CLASSICS 3 DVD set from WB. That particular short was on it and I love the ROGER RABBIT aspect of it. The zany humor mixed with a live-action intro/outro. Loved the Un-PC humor of seeing a real gun in the opening. Whole different generation that could handle certain types of comedy that doesn't pass today!

I Personally Really Love with what I’ve heard from the Score. Elmer Bernstein’s score is fantastic and I think reworking them for the right moments will work phenomenally.

GHOSTBUSTERS 2 HAPPENED IN THIS UNIVERSE, there is the ray's occult bookshop that he have in the second one.

Like others have said, Ray's Occult bookstore is a reference, likely the only one to Ghostbusters 2. Vigo's case was closed, so no need to have brought it to the story.

@RoosterMontgomery

2 жыл бұрын

A slime blower sitting in a corner, a uniform with a GB2 patch, or someone fiddling with the Giga Meter, that too much to ask? If Ray's Occult is the only reference to GB2, then this movie is following the false agenda that GB2 was bad. In short defense of that, this movie and The Video Game have done the same thing: the return of Gozer and not something new.

@bigyt813

2 жыл бұрын

Pete does some s*** talking at the end like he did to Vego in number 2.. thats the closest they come

@zombiexslayer614

2 жыл бұрын

Terminator dark fate weirdly did the same thing don’t get me wrong I like the movie but it was marketed as a direct sequel to terminator judgment day yet barely mentioned judgment day or the events of judgment day at all

@michaeljeacock

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoosterMontgomery oh there was stuff in the background but as Doug said they don't focus on it; it is just there. I believe the toaster is in there somewhere, you will just have to wait for the digital release and someone to do one of those easter egg videos.

@NMack-is3nb

2 жыл бұрын

@@RoosterMontgomery when movies tend to lean on their past successes it probably has more to do with the executives and producers than the directors and writers.

I work as an usher in a cinema and we have these things called "staff showings" where we get to see the movie the day before its released to the public. When I saw the ending I burst out crying. I also like how they haven't babyfi this movie. It has the same feel as the original 1984 version and I'm expecting to see some scared kids.

I'm just hoping Winston gets his time to shine. He can tackle that big Twinkie on his own.

@louis-pierrelamouroux3481

2 жыл бұрын

Believe me, he will ;)... and stay seated until the end of the credits

@John231984

2 жыл бұрын

@@louis-pierrelamouroux3481 Yeah, I loved that in the end crdits. Finally!

@deadschooled

2 жыл бұрын

It was quite pandering and racist…..

@dylansharp8471

2 жыл бұрын

@@deadschooled What?

@bullydwilliams6785

2 жыл бұрын

@@deadschooled how so?

This movie involved a huge emotional response from me. So happy I wasn't the only one. GB was me and my mom's favorite movie and I've watch it with her more times than I can count. We planned to go see this one post pandemic but she's no longer with us. This movie brought back all those wonderful memories of us watching together. I really felt like she was watching with me and I tell you by the end I was a puddle. I don't normally cry during movie but this one didn't. 👍🏿really good movie 🎥

Just saw the new movie today and I loved it. I got really teared up during the last 10 to 15 minutes of the movie I only saw the mid-credit scene but I didn't know that there was an end-credit scene. I may have to watch it again for the end credit scene.

Anyone else hoping that this inspires an animated series like in the past?

@Zacman1123

2 жыл бұрын

No. Cause that's what caused the series decline in the first place.

@12SidedSeb

2 жыл бұрын

I do. But one written where they plan it out start to finish. 4 seasons and end it and if the fan feedback is strong enough, a spinoff,

@danada45

2 жыл бұрын

To make it woke? No way

@bennielatonyaholmes8907

2 жыл бұрын

AND a new video game like the 2009 version.

@tastethepainbow

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zacman1123 no, the early seasons of the show were great. it was when the writers decided to make Slimer the main character because le funni marketing ghost that everything went downhill

"No, Ghostbusters II [is] definitely canon. There are references to Ghostbusters II in Afterlife. We meet Ray working at Ray's Occult. The toaster from Ghostbusters II is in the kitchen in the farmhouse. There's actually lots of lost Ghostbusters II details but nobody knows Ghostbusters II outside of Vigo the Carpathian and the Ghostbusters II logo. So there's this assumption that it is not canon but it is definitely canon." -Jason Reitman

Just came back from the movie, and watched this vid on your thoughts! I got to agree with a lot of folks here, I don't think GB2 is retconned. Heck, even the Video Game from 2009 could still very well fit into this all! I absolutely loved it, there were many great things about it, and I cried at the end. So I think that pretty much says it all :P

@THEShoky

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure if the events of 2 or the game had happened none people would certainly know about the Ghostbusters even 30 years later and none of the other guys would doubt Egon so hard that Shandor had more plans and Gozer would be coming back.

@RyuAuhuo

2 жыл бұрын

@@THEShoky one can hope. I just enjoyed the video game a lot, it is one of my faves I ever played.

Doug: Nothing can be as good as Ghostbusters 2016! The internet: So you have chosen… death.

Can't wait next Nostalgia-Ween for a review of this.

This movie was absolutely amazing. I loved every moment of it. The little mini marshmallow men were kind of silly, but it was still an awesome film.

Finally! A review that doesn't hate on this movie for the references and nostalgic moments! I saw it a couple of nights ago and I LOVED it!

@yournamehere6002

Жыл бұрын

You do understand that GHOSTBUSTERS is a comedy, right? Because this movie was not.

@jared2879

4 ай бұрын

@@yournamehere6002but people will still call it the 3 and frozen empire the 4th so sorry their canon

@yournamehere6002

4 ай бұрын

@@jared2879 they're

@yournamehere6002

4 ай бұрын

@879 Canon to you, cannon fodder to me. In my world, they're shit.

This filled the hole ghostbusters(2016) left in my heart. Yo dude, you gotta make a nostalgia critic video for this when it come out on dvd!

I heard Ray Parker Jr's theme is in it! So that already makes it 100x better than 2016!

@Charles12

2 жыл бұрын

i thought ray parker jrs theme was in 2016 as well

@jeremywentzel3352

2 жыл бұрын

@@Charles12 no. Fall out boy did a rendition which was...awful

@rufousthefox9766

2 жыл бұрын

@@Charles12 Barely. It's played briefly in the opening credits.

@supersentaiguy

2 жыл бұрын

Ray park jr’s song was in the opening of 2016

@thirdlionproducer4392

2 жыл бұрын

Too bad its a ripoff of a huey lewis song loll

As someone who never saw the original Ghost Busters movie due to being born like a decade after it came out and being in Nigeria most of my life, I am so happy that this movie is a success out the gate; especially since the 2016 one was just bad. I have come to trust your reviews, Doug. So I am definitely excited to watch this one!

@splatterhousecorrupt8520

2 жыл бұрын

Do they not have blockbuster video in Nigeria either? Too bad I guess u can never see the original.

@orboakin8074

2 жыл бұрын

@@splatterhousecorrupt8520 sadly no, friend. But I think I can find a DVD of it for sure.

@jesusisgod2953

2 жыл бұрын

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? He that has ears to hear, let him hear. Are you saved? Where will you go when you die? Heaven or hell? The Gospel, which means the Good News is the news that God Almighty, the Creator came in the flesh as Jesus Christ to take away the sin of the world. The one God is a trinity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The Son came and laid down his own life to save ours. His sacrifice on the cross paid the price for our redemption with his own blood. On the third day he rose from dead and offers the gift of salvation and forgiveness to those that repent and trust in him. Although God's creation was created perfect, having no death, sickness and disease, the creation became corrupted through Adam and Eve in them disobeying God. In this rebellion the creation became fallen through the curse of sin and mankind became separated from God. This world is fallen, but God offers reconciliation to him through his provision at the cross. Ultimately God will restore his creation to perfection when he returns but those that who reject his offer of redemption will remain condemned by their sins and go to hell. John 1:1,14 KJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and THE WORD WAS GOD. [14] And THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, 1 John 3:8 KJV He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Isaiah 9:6 KJV For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty GOD, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. John 1:10 KJV He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and THE WORLD KNEW HIM NOT.

@orboakin8074

2 жыл бұрын

@@jesusisgod2953 Thanks for the good word, friend, but don't worry. I am a Catholic already. God bless, friend.

@jesusisgod2953

2 жыл бұрын

@@orboakin8074 Roman Catholicism preaches a false gospel my friend. The Bible says that people are saved by faith without works. The Roman Catholic religion says that you are saved by faith AND WORKS. This is a false gospel. In the Roman Catholic catechism CANON 9 it states that : “If any one saith, that by faith alone the impious is justified; in such wise as to mean, that nothing else is required to co-operate in order to the obtaining the grace of Justification and that it is not in any way necessary, that he be prepared and disposed by the movement of his own will; let him be anathema.” Not only is the Roman Catholic church here denying the Gospel of the Bible, they are cursing those who accept the true Biblical Gospel. The Bible is clear, a person is saved by faith alone, not of works. Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: [9] NOT OF WORKS, lest any man should boast. Romans 4:4-8 KJV Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. [5] But to him that WORKETH NOT, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. [6] Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works, [7] Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. [8] Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. Romans 3:20-24 KJV Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall be NO FLESH JUSTIFIED in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. [21] But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; [22] Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: [23] For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Galatians 2:16 KJV Knowing that a man IS NOT JUSTIFIED BY THE WORKS OF THE LAW, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.

It sounds like a love letter to Ghostbusters and I can handle that. It's everything 2016 was NOT. As in trying to re-do what had already been done.

@lutherheggs451

2 жыл бұрын

Your kidding right? The entire 3rd act of Afterlife was practically beat for beat 100% 1984 Ghostbusters all over again....I love Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters 2....But god damn its time to stop trying to make Ghostbusters a thing IF were going to continue just repeating the beats of the first film every time. The first 2 acts of this movie were pretty good and then we get to 1984 reshot for 2021 in almost every way....

I was at the Red Carpet Premiere in NYC last night and saw the film. I'm confused how you came to the conclusion that they ret-conned GB2? They don't mention those events, but Ray is sitting in Ray's Occult when Phoebe calls him! I am pretty sure that GB2 is secure within the canon .

@jorgedanielledonruiz1338

2 жыл бұрын

it's because *SPOILERS* everyone from the old movies sacrifice themselves to save the kids and you hear Egon's voice

@TheRealThunder

2 жыл бұрын

@@jorgedanielledonruiz1338 Sacrifice? Lies! Never happened. Just returned from the cinema.

@jorgedanielledonruiz1338

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheRealThunder yeah you just ruined my intention to deflect his stupid day one spoilers for people who haven't seen the movie yet at least to leave them with doubts of what'll happen Nice going

@z-mkgaming7464

2 жыл бұрын

@@jorgedanielledonruiz1338 He didn't spoil anything? You are seriously about to tell me you didn't expect THEM to come back.

This Ghostbusters trailer brought back a lotta nostalgia, and memories of the classic movie this was so kickass, and exciting to watch hopefully i'll watch it if get a chance.

This movie was fantastic! I had laughs, cheers and tears. I loved Phoebe and I agree with many of your points. The pacing never lost me, hearing so many iconic sounds gave me chills. I absolutely loved the film and left the theater in the end still gushing over everything. Including the post credit scenes. This was very rewarding turn out to a trailer that had set the bar high for my anticipation.

@yournamehere6002

Жыл бұрын

It sucked, and wasn't even remotely funny.

@noname-jt6kl

Жыл бұрын

​@@yournamehere6002lmao I like it more than the original

@yournamehere6002

Жыл бұрын

@@noname-jt6kl I feel sorry for you. A sappy, unfunny film that doesn't even reflect the originals irreverent tone is superior? Enjoy if you do, but it's not a proper sequel in any way, shape or form, nor is it even good for what it is.

@noname-jt6kl

Жыл бұрын

@@yournamehere6002 lmao a film doesn't need to be the exact same level of comedy as it's prequel to still work as a sequel. I like all 3 movies but think the original is the weakest since nothing really happens in it.

@yournamehere6002

Жыл бұрын

@@noname-jt6kl Again, I feel sorry for you. Yeah, nothing happens, they just save the world. And, of course, there's a ton of comedy. I'm not sure you have taste, but I guess...to each his own.

I am so excited for this. Will be the first movie I see in theaters since last year

@deadschooled

2 жыл бұрын

Save your cash. It’s trash.

@mopanov

2 жыл бұрын

Did you like it? (I definitely did).

Thank you, Doug. Long time watcher, first time commenter. Just watched it today and I absolutely love it. Yes, music was repetitive from first movie; however it helped to complete the overall atmosphere. Two moments pulled me out: 1)”Who’re you gonna call?” And 2) Podcast’s arcane knowledge of specific paranormal events (What?). I am hoping for a sequel as well. Thanks for the video and everything your team presents to us.

I saw Afterlive today and it was a blast. Also such an emotional ending. Jason Reitmann did a great job! As a big Ghostbusters fan, really enjoyed it.

Bet I can’t wait to see this movie love u Doug keep up the good work

Omg just watched this film and absolutely loved it My expectation was really low because of GB2016 but wow what a film Phoebe owned it. She was amazing

We saw it on Friday night and the theater was packed. It made me feel good to see the parking lot full after Covid. Everyone in my showing groaned at the who you gonna call line too. Then everyone laughed so it really made a great moment.

For Halloween, I marathoned the first two Ghostbusters with my boys. 10 & 14. They loved them! (In our house, 2016 doesn't exist.). So glad to hear this one hits well. Going to see over Thanksgiving weekend. Thanks for the review!

@leob4403

2 жыл бұрын

2016 is far better than Ghostbusters 2 imo. The visual effects are pretty amazing

@leob4403

2 жыл бұрын

@George Floyd joking? The visual effects are great, the marshmallow man looked pretty awesome. It's an expensive movie and it shows

@leob4403

2 жыл бұрын

@George Floyd that shows maturity to admit there's something good about a movie that is being bandwagon hated

I purposely avoided watching any new trailers or reviews, not wanting to chance any spoilers. Went to see it last night and loved it. My nostalgia meter was about to explode with everything from the call backs to the original to hearing the music (especially on the big screen). After a certain point, I wondered if they where going to do a certain something in the movie and literally started bouncing in my seat with excitement when I saw that they did do that 😂 trying not to give any spoilers here, when it was getting to the end and at a certain scene, I let out a little high pitched whimpering noise. Did not think a Ghostbusters would make me feel that emotional, but my god, it got to me. I could feel myself tearing up a little. Bravo Ghostbusters: Afterlife 👏❤️

@jpatt1000

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I wish I hadn't seen the last trailer as I would've like the Mini SPMM to be a complete surprise.

Im actually surprised they retconned 2, but I guess they just felt like doing the Halloween thing where they redo their universe and stuff. Haven't watched it myself obviously but I'm excited for this

@FSCFilms

2 жыл бұрын

He is mistaken, two wasn’t retconned. -Fennett

@Nuigi12

2 жыл бұрын

@@FSCFilms Oh well again I didn't see it so I was just assuming

I love listening to you Dough and happy that you are continuing this after so many years! Keep it up :)

The line you said of “wanting to see more”, the last scene right before it cut to end credits, on he bridge, the music playing…even two hours in, I was beyond excited for what was about to happen, lol.

So it retcons Ghostbusters II? So why does Ray still have the bookstore from that movie?

@andreassmed2255

2 жыл бұрын

Because it doesn’t. Mentions of the events in 2 have probably just been left out.

Honestly I relieved to here Doug’s thoughts. I had some trepidations about this film after seeing the trailers and 2016’s Ghostbusters. I honestly expected Doug and maybe Rob to be like “meh” or it sucks. But, man, if Doug likes it Im probably gonna love it!

@splatterhousecorrupt8520

2 жыл бұрын

He is lying cause he got to prescreen so he can't sht on it. I was so looking forward to it and its boring and recycled and stupid. The ghostbusters are in it less than their cameo time in the 2016. It really sucked bro. I think the critic would have torn this apart if it didn't conflict with getting prescreenings.

@justarandomveryintelligent8934

2 жыл бұрын

@@splatterhousecorrupt8520 quit being a cynical bitch. I fucking loved this movie. Its not recycled shit. Its a loving respectful tribute to the original film and harold ramis and far from boring

@bigorange2082

2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing. Just go see it. If you loved the first one, you’ll love this one too.

@bigorange2082

2 жыл бұрын

@@splatterhousecorrupt8520 thanks killjoy. You must be fun at parties.

@doctorfeinstone6524

2 жыл бұрын

It's actually a good movie. You get so invested in the characters that it would have worked with or without the cameo

You know if the climax can get Doug crying, it's a keeper! I cried both screenings (one for an early employee screening on Wednesday night, and the next for my brother) because of how touching the ending was to Harold Ramis, and I haven't fully seen the original Ghostbusters! Jason Reitman nailed it!

I'm part of a local Ghostbusters group that's mostly made up of families; adult fans with their own kids who are also fans. A bunch of us met at the theater and saw Afterlife together. Imagine it; a group kids and adults, OG fans and the next generation, sitting in a theater IN OUR JUMPSUITS watching this movie. We had a blast! Everyone agreed this was the best Ghostbusters film since the original.

If Ghostbusters 2 is Retcon does that mean the awesome video game is still too?

@MrStyro

2 жыл бұрын

Yup since the game takes place like 5 years after the sequel.

Saw the movie tonight and was blown away. In absolute tears with the last 10 minutes and cheered through the (2) after credit scenes (stay seated, trust me) But Doug, the second film wasn't wiped? It was referenced everywhere. Especially to the fans who look close during end-credit scene #1. But Ray's bookstore is only an element from the second. Don't say with such conviction what isn't true, because the video game and the animated show are referenced as well.

@kicksex

2 жыл бұрын

Damn there were two after credit scenes?! Damnit. Caught the first one!

@NiceandAccurateMoose

2 жыл бұрын

@@kicksex Yeah!! Apparently lots of people have missed it but there are detailed summaries online, and there was a tiktok floating around with the recording of the scene if you can find it

@Oldassmetalhead

2 жыл бұрын

How was the game referenced?

@NiceandAccurateMoose

2 жыл бұрын

@@Oldassmetalhead SPOILERS AHEAD I have a fuzzy memory of the game since I played it a while back, but the appearance of Ivo Shandor (how he looked) was based off his looks in the game, and the little RC Trap was also from the game,* I think. But I've only seen the movie once and I've only played the game once, so I could be iffy on the details, however others who are more privy to these things have been discussing it online.

The ending hit right in the feels for sure!! And I have to say I loved the scene with the little marshmallow men, they where very cute and the effects where amazing!🥰

Also, I loved the cast roll leading up to the first post-credit scene. Everyone in the theater (all 6 of us...) was like, "What? Where?!" And then BAM! There.

"Surpringly the 2016 film hasn't happened in this universe either..." well that's good enough for me, sold!

@patrickrobinsob1464

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know why people were expecting it to be connected. 2016 was a remake, but everyone expects it to be connected to other Ghostbusters movies. It’s annoying at this point.

I was also at last night’s screening. Though I enjoyed the movie, the fan service moments tended to pull me out of the film quite often, and so rather than being swept along for the ride I felt more like I was being taken on a guided tour through the beats of the first film. That said, the special effects were amazing and the cast did a stellar job.

@cpenner7086

2 жыл бұрын

im glad the cast was good. was worried the kids would be a bad addition

@frankielymon757

2 жыл бұрын

Do they acknowledge the 2nd fim ? That's my favorite one..

@frankielymon757

2 жыл бұрын

I stand corrected...they don't

@itsanightmaresobeware7777

2 жыл бұрын

Fan service is a good thing

@Rianoria

2 жыл бұрын

Somehow I feel like if they dont do those few moments in the movie, there would be more criticisms than there is now about it

This was awesome because I knew the kid who plays podcast and he is from my town so seeing him especially because he was in a local theater was so cool!!!

Doug, did you get any of the theater exclusive Hi-C Ecto Cooler??

Extreme Ghostbuster would be a nice return to New York

With how you've described the film, especially mentioning how emotionally impactful it was and there were tears shed, and the fact it focuses on Egon's family, I'm gonna hazard a guess that by the end of this film a ghostly Harold Ramis as Egon shows up to perhaps nod or salute them showing his approval, thus a passing of the torch. Just a guess, but I based on your comments that's the vibe I'm getting.

I watched it today with my dad, he seen the movies and I had only seen the first movie once. I loved it so much, it made me audibly laugh to myself and say things out of surprise or to point out in the theater, my dad even laughed out loud a couple times, and I definitely cried at the end- and I felt so excited when the older group joined.

Ray Stantz answered the red phone, in Ray's Occult Books store, which was only in GB-2. Phoebe called the phone number, which I presume was on the screen of the old advertisement for Ghostbusters she was watching on her laptop. The phone number must have been connected to Ray's book store after the Ghostbusters company disbanded.

I loved it and I was sobbing at the end I was like here come the water works who would have thought that a ghostbuster movie would make you cry

I’m so glad to hear him say this was good!!!! Can’t wait to see this movie!

@jamiecashes

2 жыл бұрын

It's better than the 2016

There's an entire scene where Ray is on the phone to Phoebe in his shop, Ray's Occult which appeared in the second movie.

When the scene came with the cop saying “who you gonna call” it was like someone saying “it’s among us”

Another day another early chance to get a Doug review! All is right with the rest with the world!

@chasehedges6775

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

I'm reading that Part 2 is still canon from multiple sources...it just isn't really mentioned. Ray still has the book store. My question is...is the game canon...since it did kinda explain where the slim from part 2 came from. It is all linked to Ivo Shandor

@dpalmerama

2 жыл бұрын

Apparently the game is still canon.

@PKGangsta18

2 жыл бұрын

@@dpalmerama NICE!

Thanks so much for this review Doug. I looked over at RT and saw them crapping on it but you’ve given me renewed hope! Keep up the good work!

The moment Bill started to mouth out and insult Gozer near the end, I thought that was a reference to when he insulted Vigo in Ghostbusters 2 ^^

I was tentatively hopeful when I saw that it was coming out. It looked good, but I have seen Hollywood mess up alot of stuff. This makes me think I should go see it then.

How will the nostalgia critic rank the ghost busters movies and tv shows and specials

Just watched it, loved it! Got me in the feels so much from right out of the gate, and the ending man. Cant wait to see it again and buy it on Bluray!

Did they retcon the 2nd film? I got to see it at NYCC and I didn't get that feeling.

I’ve always had a nostalgic love for Ghostbusters II growing up as a kid as I was too young to see the first in theaters but was able to see the 2nd at the old/now gone Winnetka Drive-in in Northridge, CA. Saw so many great films there in the late 80’s early 90’s. And I really wanna see this one. As the 2016…thing…was garbage.

I really hope this franchise will eventually give us the over-the-top phantastical ghost world/dimension we deserve! 🤞😁

@zombiexslayer614

2 жыл бұрын

That’s the video game lol

@michaelfornes1479

2 жыл бұрын

There is an episode in the cartoon where they enter the containment system and see the ghost world.

@brandonprater4613

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelfornes1479 True, but that was decades ago. Since then, the franchise has only hinted at the idea. I want them to take the idea & run with it!

That kid playing Podcast channeling his inner Bill Murray was the best.

The 2nd movie does exist. The dancing toaster is in Egons kitchen. The secret room has numerous items and nods to GB2. The dates thing doesn't refer to 2 as the 2nd movie has a different villain to GB1 and GB:AL.

Not sure about the retcon of ghostbusters 2. I like it and thought vigo was an interesting baddie and as a child i also loved it. Although i did notice in the trailer that ray worked in the occult bookshop which was only in ghostbusters 2.

@andreassmed2255

2 жыл бұрын

Ray’s book store still exists.

@jaydonmagan4694

2 жыл бұрын

The fact they still have Ray’s occult bookstore means they still have Ghostbusters 2 as canon.

*Inserts Classic Zuul Joke*

My dad got to see an early screening at a conference and he liked it a lot so I knew it was going to be good. I wasn’t disappointed.

The game had a good element of adding the first 2 films into canon while going back to the original for the most part

Has anyone recommended to Doug that he should play the Ghostbusters video game on his gaming channel? I think after the movie comes out it could be popular.

I wish the other Casper movies got Nostalgia Critic episodes

I loved this movie! You need to do a nostalgia critic review for Ghostbusters: Afterlife now!

I loved it! As a Ghostbusters fan since the 80s I was like you as a kid introduced to it through the cartoon then the films (I actually think the first movie I saw in theaters was Ghostbusters 2). This brought out all the feels. The only call back to the second film I noticed was rays occult.

I really liked Paul Rudd in this. I laughed out loud when they showed the kids watching Chucky.

If this is the new path for Ghostbusters movies I can see it working because you can do this one, then follow it with Ray or with Peter's family if that is possible, to make 4 movies out of this and follow the Ghost Busters after they went their separate ways.

@zilvertron

2 жыл бұрын

It's Ghostbusters, not Ghost busters. That's something much older, more goofy and has a monkey/gorilla

This third instalment of GB, was very emotional for me! Because of nostagia and a great tribute to Harlod Ramis that brought me to tears at the end! I never thought that a Ghostbuster movie would make me so emotional...

Ghostbusters 2 actually is canon, cause they say there wasn’t a ghost sighting in 30 years and G2 took place on New Year’s Eve of 1989