Saturday Night Live had yet to celebrate its 10th anniversary, but the seeds of SNL and Second City sketch comedy had already begun to bear fruit in Hollywood, with movies like Animal House, Caddyshack, and The Blues Brothers scoring at the box office. Dan Aykroyd was just 31 and director Ivan Reitman was 37. In June 1984, when the film opened in theaters, Bill Murray was only 33 years old. This movie is like Ghostbustersmeets The Goonies, but the language is significantly toned down from those '80s classics.Ghostbusters has been such a huge part of our popular-culture for the last 30 years that it's easy to overlook what it represented at the time.
How is the "fish out of water" idea used in Ghostbusters: Afterlife? Why do you think that theme is used so frequently in screenwriting? How does Phoebe demonstrate self-control? Do you consider her a role model? Why, or why not?
How do the Ghostbusters: Afterlife filmmakers reward fans of the original while introducing a new story for a new generation? Kids: How would you reimagine your favorite movie for a different audience? When it comes to the impossible challenge of rebooting a beloved, iconic comedy, the Reitmans can say "We came, we saw, we kicked its ass." Show moreįamilies can talk about why Ghostbusters is an iconic film and why it has endured. The score, the lighting, the camera angles, the humor, the throwback references, the cameos, the script - everything comes together perfectly to create the tingly feeling that we're watching Ghostbusters meets The Goonies, with a touch of Gremlins(without the parts that often worry parents). But she's undeterred in her approach to life: She's comfortable in her own skin, and she ain't afraid of no ghosts ("overstimulation calms me" she coolly states while blasting a particularly hungry apparition named Muncher). The lead character in the ensemble is Phoebe, whose logical brain is a social hindrance (as she starts her first day of summer school, her mother jokingly calls out "Don't be yourself!"). Here, the same premise is reignited: Four diverse kids come together to follow a similar path. The 1984 film was about four scientific misfits who don't quite fit into society but believe in themselves when no one else does and, through their courage and ingenuity, save the world. While pulling back from the original's eyebrow-raising banter and behavior, this kidventure still respects its elders. With Ivan now in the producing role and (according to Jason) sitting right next to his son on set, the duo prove to be the Keymaster and the Gatekeeper, truly re-creating the special feeling of an '80s comedy while adding a modern-day spin that fits with today's sensibilities. Writer-director Jason Reitman - son of Ivan Reitman, who directed the 1984 classic - grew up with this franchise. And yet, Ghostbusters: Afterlife pulls it off. For anyone who remembers how the original '80s horror comedy shook pop culture like a ginormous Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man stomping through New York, it may have seemed like too much to hope for that a new version could match that magic (especially after the underwhelming 2016 reboot).
The Ghostbusters franchise crosses streams to find new life as a family film that's frighteningly good fun. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails. Watch through the end of the credits for an extra treat. Still, this is definitely a more family-friendly film than the original, with themes of friendship, forgiveness, and redemption. You can also expect a few swear words ("a-hole," "s-t"). There are references to virginity (without an explanation of what that term means) and a couple of other sexual insinuations that will likely go over most kids' heads. Count on seeing ghosts both funny and fearsome keep in mind that special effects have improved since 1984, and what didn't scare you as a kid might be more frightening through the lens of modern technology. But longtime fans will be rewarded with a basketful of Easter eggs and cameos from all of the original living Ghostbusters: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts (Egon/ Harold Ramis died in 2014). This installment takes place decades after the events of the original and was written to appeal to kids (including a self-possessed tween girl scientist leading the charge), who don't need to have seen the original to enjoy this one. Parents need to know that Ghostbusters: Afterlife reboots the beloved Ghostbusters franchise as a frighteningly good comedy adventure about kids ridding a town of ghosts.
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