![]() 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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