Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) - Review
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Directed by: Gil Kenan
Written by: Gil Kenan, Jason Reitman
Starring: Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Kumail Nanjiani, Patton Oswalt, Celeste O’Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton
Runtime: 115 min
Synopsis: The Spengler family returns to where it all started - the iconic New York City firehouse - to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
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Editor's Note: Original review was written for Talking Films. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire falls short of its predecessor, but the members of the classic and new cast inject enough energy, charm, and emotion to compensate for the narrative inconsistencies and pacing issues. Mckenna Grace’s remarkable performance carries the film, but putting all the narrative, thematic, and emotional weight on a single character generates inevitable problems. It’s unlikely to become the favorite installment for fans of the franchise, but it’s still an adventure with enough entertainment to satisfy families around the world.
