Review of Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) by Fleetingshadow — 04 Jan 2022

I honestly don't think you could make a better love letter of a movie. It hit all of the right notes, and did them with style, grace, and respect to the original material (especially compared to the 2016 movie).

Lots of moments when my 11-year old daughter was really happy about it and bouncing up and down on the couch, so it's not just nostalgia in play. (And quite a few moments where me and my wife were applauding the screen which is really rare). Unlike many movies I've seen in recent years, it managed to compellingly grab my attention and inspire awe at several points. (Now that probably is nostalgia in play).

There's two credits scenes, one mid-way, one at the end.

Direction was awesome. Script was very well done and on point. Production design was fantastic. And bonus unexpected Olivia Wilde. Cinematography was great too, and unlike too many recent films, properly lit!

Well done to everyone involved. So much heart, love, and respect in this one.

So much heart and love in that story too.