Ivan’s son Jason Reitman takes over the reins from his legendary director father to usher in a new era for the classic film series. Heartwarming, slow-burn character development out of Jason’s award-winning indie drama past meets fan expectation of the Ghostbusters universe.
The first two-thirds engross as the new actors’ charisma crackles – Mckenna Grace & Logan Kim’s charisma & chemistry impress, their characters the delightful center to the unfolding sentimental family drama connected to the original team by secret familial bonds, later to be uncovered, acknowledged, & healed in a touching tribute to the late, much-loved original co-writer Harold Ramis.
The OGs appear together at the climax to give closure to their era in a manner that mostly lands. Paul Rudd finally joins the franchise he was destined to lead, exuding ’80s Bill Murray levels of comedic ease & likability. It’s fun, dramatically engaging, amusing (if not quite on the form of the giggle count of the classic), has genuine, sincere heart, & most importantly, its heart is in the right place – it wants to entertain & satisfy its audience, & it largely succeeds…