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Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s first reactions say it’s the “best in the series”

Ghostbusters: Afterlife's first reactions are wildly positive

Ghostbusters: Afterlife first reactions are in
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The first reactions for Ghostbusters: Afterlife are in, and it looks like we should get ready for a massive nostalgia trip. The upcoming ghost movie held its first screening at CinemaCon this week, and critics’ online reactions to the flick promise a spooky treat that lives up to all the occult hype.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife takes place 30 years after the ‘80s movie Ghostbusters II. The new fantasy movie will follow a single mom and her two kids, who, after moving to a small town in Oklahoma, discover their connection to the original paranormal investigators – the Ghostbusters. Directed by Jason Reitman, Ghostbusters: Afterlife’s cast includes Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, and Mckenna Grace. Logan Kim, J.K. Simmons, Bokeem Woodbine, and Tracy Letts will also appear in the film.

Long-time fans will be happy to hear that OG stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, and Annie Potts will be making an appearance in the new movie too. With such an impressive cast full of familiar faces, we all knew we’d be getting a healthy dose of nostalgia with Ghostbusters: Afterlife. However, critics say that the upcoming comedy movie is also pretty good in its own right.

Film critic Scott Menzel said the film is the Ghostbusters sequel that he has been waiting for. “A perfect blend of classic Ghostbusters moments with a fresh and unique twist for a whole new generation to enjoy,” he tweeted. “I got goosebumps.”

Similarly, Insider entertainment correspondent Jason Guerrasio tweeted his surprise about the movie. He tweets: “Wow! Was not expecting how heartfelt it is. It has a very childlike Spielberg vibe to it.”

Lead film critic of Full Circle, James Preston Poole, dubs the movie “the best of the series”, tweeting that it is “not leaning too hard on nostalgia, and telling a story better than even the original could muster. A winner in every sense”.

Ghostbusters: Afterlife will release in US cinemas on November 11, and on November 12 across the UK.

Emma-Jane Betts is the Guides Editor of The Digital Fix. She helps our team cover all your favorite TV shows and movies, keeps all our guides up to date, and makes sure all our lists are filled with trusty recommendations. Emma-Jane is an entertainment journalist with over four years of editorial experience; she has covered film festivals, appeared on multiple radio shows, attended press conferences held by the likes of Amazon and Disney, and is a Rotten-Tomatoes-approved film critic. She’s also worked in the film industry and in a literary agency. You’ll likely find her rewatching The Lord of the Rings or quoting obscure horror movies in her spare time.