Ghostbusters (2016) | reviewed by: William O'Donnell | October 5, 2016
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Some genuine fun is had and the lead cast are very good. But too many moments iffy moments (like that godawful fake metal band).
| genre | Adventure | Comedy |
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| synopsis | Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat. |
| lead actors | Melissa McCarthy | Kristen Wiig | Kate McKinnon | Leslie Jones | Charles Dance | Michael Kenneth Williams | Chris Hemsworth | Cecily Strong | Andy García | Neil Casey | Matt Walsh | Ed Begley Jr. | Steve Higgins | Michael McDonald | Karan Soni | Zach Woods | Nate Corddry | Toby Huss | Katie Dippold | Jessica Chaffin | Jamie Denbo | Dave Allen | Steve Bannos | Adam Ray | Bill Murray | Dan Aykroyd | Ernie Hudson | Sigourney Weaver | Annie Potts | Ozzy Osbourne | Al Roker | Pat Kieman | Rosanna Scotto | Greg Kelly | Daniel Ramis | Sam Richardson |
| director | Paul Feig |