GHOSTBUSTERS 2 (1989) IS A SPOOKY FUN RIDE!! MOVIE REACTION!! Bill Murray | Dan Aykroyd
Ghostbusters II Reaction and Review: Analyzing the Sequel's Legacy
This video delivers the Reel Rejects' breakdown and spoiler review of Ghostbusters II, dissecting its triumphs, shortcomings, and whether it sustains the magic of the original film. Readers will gain insight into why the sequel is often viewed as a considerable step down, despite bringing back the beloved cast.
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- The sequel focuses heavily on personal drama, specifically the reconciliation between Dana and Peter, rather than frontline ghostbusting action.
- The villain, Vigo the Carpathian, lacked the strong, immediate foundational threat presented by Gozer in the first movie.
- Reviewers praised tangible visual effects, the concept of "Mood Slime," and found Louis Tully’s romantic arc enjoyable.
- The film suffers from pacing issues and recycles narrative beats from the original, diminishing its overall impact.
Tara and John break down the events of Ghostbusters II, covering everything from the initial psychic readings to the final museum showdown involving the Statue of Liberty. This analysis contrasts the sequel with the iconic original, focusing on character dynamics and the evolution of the franchise's horror-comedy balance.
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Top Comments (10)
“Doeeee… Reyyyyy… Egonnnn… “ 😂
5:34 That rude birthday brat is Jason Reitman, the son of director Ivan Reitman, who would direct “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” decades later.
"Why am I drippings with goo?" Peter MacNicol. Legend.
I do love that this is one of the rare direct sequels that shows a realistic result of the ending of the first movie. The ghosts went away, and without ghosts they have no business and just have to cling to any kind of relevance that they can, even if New York views them as "washed up."
This movie is hilarious…I don’t understand the hate for it. Venkman’s World of the Psychic segment alone is worth the price of admission.
"Janusz, where exactly are you from anyway?" "De Upper Vest Side" 😕 😂😂
Unpopular opinion: This is still my FAVORITE Ghostbusters movie.
Two in the box. Ready to go. We be fast. BUT THEY BE SLOW.
Fun thing to look for, Bobby Brown was a fan of these movies and asked them to let him be an extra. He's a hotel doorman that asks them if he can get a proton pack for his little brother.
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Top Comments (10)
“Doeeee… Reyyyyy… Egonnnn… “ 😂
5:34 That rude birthday brat is Jason Reitman, the son of director Ivan Reitman, who would direct “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” decades later.
"Why am I drippings with goo?" Peter MacNicol. Legend.
I do love that this is one of the rare direct sequels that shows a realistic result of the ending of the first movie. The ghosts went away, and without ghosts they have no business and just have to cling to any kind of relevance that they can, even if New York views them as "washed up."
This movie is hilarious…I don’t understand the hate for it. Venkman’s World of the Psychic segment alone is worth the price of admission.
"Janusz, where exactly are you from anyway?" "De Upper Vest Side" 😕 😂😂
Unpopular opinion: This is still my FAVORITE Ghostbusters movie.
Two in the box. Ready to go. We be fast. BUT THEY BE SLOW.
Fun thing to look for, Bobby Brown was a fan of these movies and asked them to let him be an extra. He's a hotel doorman that asks them if he can get a proton pack for his little brother.
Ghostbusters (2016) Reaction: https://youtu.be/mylFApMTuYY Fire up your Proton Pack & Bust that *LIKE & SUBSCRIBE* Button 👉 https://www.youtube.com/user/TheReelRejects?sub_confirmation=1 - Head to https://uber.yt.link/KR8NGsO and use code REEL15 to get $15 off your first order with a minimum basket size of $20 - Full Reaction *Watch Along* & MORE For *Royal* Rejects: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Grab The New *TARAfier Tee* & *Halloween* Sweater: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/