Ghostbusters: Afterlife is one of the most enjoyable films in years. I had a smile on my face pretty much the entire time this was on. To those saying it is a kids movie ruining your childhood, just stop. You have the originals to watch, nothing it ruined. To those saying it is Stranger Things, just stop, no one cares. Doing a tween/teen thing with this franchise is a smart way to book it. I know people once wanted the characters kids to be the new generation, but what would be the odds that all their hellspawns would want to pursue the same career? So doing it with Egon's grandkids is a safe bet. People that wanted a sequel to 2016's version, just go enjoy your 2016 version, and yes this film has female empowerment so nothing is tainted on that cause. The film has a sense of awe to it, it is Jason Reitman doing his father justice, it has a Spielbergian feel to it, it has that nice 80s's blue and vibrant aesthetic. The horror elements are great, the demons look awesome, the equipment is perfect. The comedy is great, jokes land, and there is a terrific balance with humor and serious moments. The characters carry the film, if it wasn't Ghostbusters i would have loved to have just seen these characters grow, but instead we see them discover the unknown. The build up to the main plot might be better than the main plot itself, seeing fresh eyes & faces find out about the happenings in New York, discovering technology, meeting each other and sharing awkward conversations. Then once the actual Busting starts there is alot to love. I know this wont be for everybody but this exceeded my expectations completely. I'm not going to act like it was perfect, there were forced moments of fan service but fan service can be good, and this delivered. Likable characters, a fun scifi/horror story, a quick pace, yep that is Ghostbusters.
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