A messy affair, after all

That ‘Ghostbusters 3D’ has come out almost three decades after the parent film is a clear handicap. But that the ghostbusters now are women (because of deaths in the cast) surely works to their advantage. But it is another slam-bang FX- heavy entertainer and with a very slim story.

Dr Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) and Dr Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy) have written a book points to the existence of paranormal activity such as ghosts. But this becomes unpopular, so Dr Gilbert distances herself from the project. Meanwhile all of little old New York is worried. Later, ghosts will be swarming all over.

Soon Dr Julian Holtzman (Kate McKinnon), a technocrat joins the team along with MTA worker Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones) who has seen a ghost. Dr Gilbert too returns. But are these four women ghostbusters or themselves the victims? That is the question? The foursome hires handsome Kevin Beckman (Chris Hemmsworth) as receptionist may be for dramatic relief.

Director Paul Feig has an enormous task connecting with the audience and the weak script doesn’t help either. What’s more, the action is unduly extended (116 minutes). These FX-heavy movies should never exceed 90 minutes. The only saving grace is the slick performances of the women, especially Kate McKinnon and Melissa Mccarthy.

Film Name : Ghostbusters 3D

Cast : Melissa Mccarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones & Chris Hemsworth
Direction : Paul Feig
Genre : Fantasy
Likes : Kate McKinnon and Melissa McCarthy’s performances
Dislikes : Weak script and unnecessary action scenes

By Ervell E Menezes