zackangel wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 1:53 amThis Post Contains Spoilers
This Post Contains Spoilers
robbritton wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 4:13 am I have to admit the tone of some of these reviews is worrying me a little. I was prepared for (and understood the audience recognition need for) a Force Awakens nostalgic leaning style deal, but I don't need to be bombarded by "do you remember?!" in every single scene particularly. For example I felt the symmetrical book stack in the first trailer was unnecessary and distracting and was really hoping the whole film didn't skew that way.Don't worry about the guardian review. While that paper does some good work on politics their opinion and culture articles are identity politics focused garbage. I think most Brits know that.
Maybe it's just that all my UK non-GB fan friends are flagging the Guardian review and going, "Ah, I knew it'd be rubbish from the word go"... It's quite dispiriting.
Reassure me, all! It's going to be ok, right?
robbritton wrote:I have to admit the tone of some of these reviews is worrying me a little. I was prepared for (and understood the audience recognition need for) a Force Awakens nostalgic leaning style deal, but I don't need to be bombarded by "do you remember?!" in every single scene particularly. For example I felt the symmetrical book stack in the first trailer was unnecessary and distracting and was really hoping the whole film didn't skew that way.I wouldn’t worry. I just found out that one of my friends was at NYCC and saw the movie. He said it’s great. I trust him. He refused to give me any spoilers because he said going in with as little knowledge as possible will make the experience even better.
Maybe it's just that all my UK non-GB fan friends are flagging the Guardian review and going, "Ah, I knew it'd be rubbish from the word go"... It's quite dispiriting.
Reassure me, all! It's going to be ok, right?
moviemaker29 wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 8:42 am People are putting WAY too much emphasis on critic reviews, RT scores, etc. Seriously, not a single person should give a rats ass what those people think about the film, whether it's positive or negative! It's one of the things I hate about this ridiculous "influencer" generation and how much importance is put on other people's opinions.My friend, who's as big a fan as I am, who saw it at NYCC said it was amazing - and that's all I need to know to be hyped.
It sounds like this is truly the best GB3 any of us could have hoped to be made at this time, under these circumstances and as long as you love it, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. I know Rotten Tomatoes has a major effect on the success and longevity of a film in theaters, but it sucks people put so much stock in it these days.
Enjoy the movie for yourself!
I could not be more excited about what folks are saying about the film and based on what has been revealed, this is going to be an incredibly special experience for fans and non-fans alike!
Alphagaia wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 8:58 am I've decided to stay away from this thread now on. Not everyone uses spoiler tags and it's impossible to ascertain what is real or not.We'll look forward to seeing your input and participation again once the film's on general release.
On top of that it's just the same few arguments on repeat so I think I'm good.
Have a good one, and see you on the flip side!
pizzarat wrote:I had another thought about the direct/indirect references. If the story is so heavy on the new characters discovering who the OGB were, then I don't think the reference aspect will be as distracting as some of these reviews are implying. Maybe a few will seem a little too much, but if those are funny, then mission accomplished, I say.Agreed. I'd like to see this set up a live action streaming series. I feel like that format lends itself to new Ghostbusters content for a longer period of time. It also lends itself to guest spots from the old guard, should they want to appear. Dan Aykroyd showed up on Catherine Reitman's Working Moms a few times. Ernie Hudson showed up in an episode of How I Met Your Mother. Bill Murray would likely never show up again, but who knows.
With that said, I would really prefer that Gozer/Zuul are not in the sequel, should it happen.
pizzarat wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 10:59 am With that said, I would really prefer that Gozer/Zuul are not in the sequel, should it happen.100%. I get why they're doing it for this film, but it does feel a bit like well-trodden territory (especially after reading the IDW series).
groschopf wrote:Leslie Nielsen - well done.pizzarat wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 10:59 am With that said, I would really prefer that Gozer/Zuul are not in the sequel, should it happen.100%. I get why they're doing it for this film, but it does feel a bit like well-trodden territory (especially after reading the IDW series).
Surely they'll introduce new villains going forward.
JonXCTrack wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 11:06 amAgreed. I'd like to see this set up a live action streaming series. I feel like that format lends itself to new Ghostbusters content for a longer period of time. It also lends itself to guest spots from the old guard, should they want to appear. Dan Aykroyd showed up on Catherine Reitman's Working Moms a few times. Ernie Hudson showed up in an episode of How I Met Your Mother. Bill Murray would likely never show up again, but who knows.Since Ernie mentioned a 4th film possibly in the writing phase. I'd be down for something as simple as Dan or Ernie hanging around and mentoring the kids. Kinda like Egon in Extreme Ghostbusters. Not taking the spotlight from the cast, just popping in and sharing old man wisdom. If any of the other OG's wanna pop up, that's cool too.
Bloodvayne wrote: Since Ernie mentioned a 4th film possibly in the writing phase. I'd be down for something as simple as Dan or Ernie hanging around and mentoring the kids. Kinda like Egon in Extreme Ghostbusters. Not taking the spotlight from the cast, just popping in and sharing old man wisdom. If any of the other OG's wanna pop up, that's cool too.Dan and Ernie being mentors to a young team would be perfect.
JonXCTrack wrote: ↑October 13th, 2021, 1:03 pmTOTALLY. They were great as a duo in that "judgment day" scene in the first film.Bloodvayne wrote: Since Ernie mentioned a 4th film possibly in the writing phase. I'd be down for something as simple as Dan or Ernie hanging around and mentoring the kids. Kinda like Egon in Extreme Ghostbusters. Not taking the spotlight from the cast, just popping in and sharing old man wisdom. If any of the other OG's wanna pop up, that's cool too.Dan and Ernie being mentors to a young team would be perfect.
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