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[MacReady13]

Compared to the original Ghostbusters? C'mon. 2 is perfectly fun for what it is but it shouldn't even be mentioned in the same breath as the original. Nor should the reboot, from what I've heard, but I'm not even wasting my time on that.

I think Ghostbusters 2 is a fine film that is very much overly criticized. Unfortunately it is the sequel to a classic so I agree with you there. I still think it a fine film and a worthy addition to the original. I'm yet to see Afterlife as we haven't gotten it down under yet, and I couldn't stand the "reboot".

 

[Quasicat]

The only part of 2016 I liked was this scene. It’s dumb I know, but I really enjoy it.


I’ll also leave this here:


I’ll see myself out at this point.

 

[Lux R7]

good

 

[theclaw135]

The internet being the internet. 2016 is...adequate.
Maybe not especially funny or meaningful, enough to enjoy the popcorn.

 

[wondermega]

If you ask me what they need to do, is get rid of the original Ghostbusters movie from this set, and replace it with the 2016 version. Either that or make it just 8 discs of 2016 in various random languages.

 

[ManaByte]

If you ask me what they need to do, is get rid of the original Ghostbusters movie from this set, and replace it with the 2016 version. Either that or make it just 8 discs of 2016 in various random languages.

 

[nush]

If you ask me what they need to do, is get rid of the original Ghostbusters movie from this set, and replace it with the 2016 version. Either that or make it just 8 discs of 2016 in various random languages.

No, the super long cut that we were threatened with.

 

[teezzy]

Mental midgets

 

[Schattenjäger]

I’ll buy it now .. if they end up including it .. I will not buy it

 

[BlakeofT]

I'd be more upset that it doesn't have any of the cartoon(s).

 

[Star-Lord]

If you ask me what they need to do, is get rid of the original Ghostbusters movie from this set, and replace it with the 2016 version. Either that or make it just 8 discs of 2016 in various random languages.

I know you’re being facetious, but I’d totally buy that.

 

[Ailynn]

 

[Neolombax]

I honestly liked it for what it was. I don't think it was complete dogshit. It can be funny and entertaining at times.

 

[MilkLizard]

Ghostbusters (1984) is the only good movie of that "franchise" anyways. It should be included IMO.

 

[DispatchNinja]

Probably left out for the same reason the star wars box sets don't include the holiday special. They should just keep letting it die and pretend it never happened.

 

[sol_bad]

I'll just say that it's not an ultimate collection if it doesn't include the 2016 film. Even if the 2016 film was included I still wouldn't buy this set. I'm sure Afterlife will get sequels and my OCD wouldn't want 3-4 movies in a box set and then the 5th or 6th film separate.

 

[ShirAhava]

I'd be more upset that it doesn't have any of the cartoon(s).

Indeed

Extreme Ghostbusters is far better than any of the sequels

 

[Cockles & Whelks]

So unfair, surely Sony have a 4 hour directors cut somewhere with even more out of place Chris Hemsworth dance sequences?

 

[Wildebeest]

So unfair. That gravy train ride was supposed to take them all the way to the end of the line.

 

[Amory]

its pretty weird that they wouldn’t include it in an “ultimate”collection. At first I thought it might be because the standalone film wasn’t released on UHD and they didn’t want to spend the extra cash but….it was

I never saw ghostbusters 2016 but, to me, if you’re gonna do a franchise box set you should put everything in there. People can throw away the 2016 disc if they feel that strongly about it

 

[FoundryMusic]

Fuck whatever Twitter thinks.

 

[Clear]

Read the room. Not Twitter.

 

[Tams]

Shit or not, the OCD in me says it should be included.

I also have OCD and you can keep that utter shit away from it.

Ugghh, I'd have to wash my hands so much if it were included after throwing it out.

 

[MayauMiao]

Should have included Ghostbusters 2016 disc. It will make a good coaster for my cup feminist tears.

 

[K' Dash]

I have always loved the "if you don't like it you're sexist" comments... This is what 60 IQ looks like folks.

You may like 2016 GB, but that doesn't make it less of a trash fire, also doesn't make people who didn't like it "the enemy".

 

[Fuz]

 

[Faust]

I was hoping to buy GhostBusters 1 and 2 in 4K, but I was unaware of this set! Totally buying it.

Not having the abomination that is 2016 is just icing on the cake.

 

[MAtgS]

From what I hear about the new one, it shouldn't have included that either.

What a weird "franchise" to try and turn into something more. Ghostbusters is an exceptional cynical comedy that happens to involve ghosts, with a pretty poor sequel. That's it. Ramis would be turning in his grave.

It also had a pretty good cartoon series or 2.

 

[YCoCg]

Why make a big song and dance about 2016 not being connected to the original movies only to then cry on Twitter that it's not included in a box set about the original movies.

 

[plushyp]

Indeed

Extreme Ghostbusters is far better than any of the sequels

Ended too soon

 

[LiquidMetal14]

If it's bad and doesn't have to do with the OG cast then who cares. The triggered woke society?

 

[Mistake]

What is stopping these crybabies from buying it separately?

 

[nush]

I have always loved the "if you don't like it you're sexist" comments... This is what 60 IQ looks like folks.

You may like 2016 GB, but that doesn't make it less of a trash fire, also doesn't make people who didn't like it "the enemy".

If you don't like GB2016 you're a Trump supporter and hate women. Even if you are a woman and not American.

 

[sol_bad]

I just looked up Afterlife and 2016's box office. I can't believe 2016 is most likely going to beat Afterlife's box office.
I can't speak to Afterlife's quality yet though as it's not out in Australia yet. I can say I have zero nostalgia for Ghostbusters though, curious to see if I cry at the end or if it's just a nostalgia thing. No idea what the sad thing is, just know that Ghostbusters fans cry at the end.

 

[Papacheeks]

My cousin believes 2016 ghostbusters is better than ghostbusters 2?

I literally had a double take, almost thought I was having a stroke.

Like I understand the hate Gb2 gets but it’s still a fun movie. And compared to 2016 it’s a fucking masterpiece than that unfunny movie.

 

[RJMacready73]

Fucking hell that's a bit much Sony Pictures, I mean yeah I can see why it's slated and hated but to be perfectly honest we love it in our household, I found it funny as hell.. granted I wouldn't have had the stupid dance at the end but other than that I think it's a great Ghostbusters movie and my kids loved it

 

[Ionian]

I just looked up Afterlife and 2016's box office. I can't believe 2016 is most likely going to beat Afterlife's box office.
I can't speak to Afterlife's quality yet though as it's not out in Australia yet. I can say I have zero nostalgia for Ghostbusters though, curious to see if I cry at the end or if it's just a nostalgia thing. No idea what the sad thing is, just know that Ghostbusters fans cry at the end.

It's not sad other than nostalgic. People crying at the end...? It has a lovely touch for ramis but nothing worth crying over unless you're overreacting for the sake of it

Just watch one first if you can. The people crying must have not have hit puberty yet.

 

[Ionian]

Fucking hell that's a bit much Sony Pictures, I mean yeah I can see why it's slated and hated but to be perfectly honest we love it in our household, I found it funny as hell.. granted I wouldn't have had the stupid dance at the end but other than that I think it's a great Ghostbusters movie and my kids loved it

I didn't mind it, was more ghost busters. Still a dumb film though.

Also no dance in my one, thank god. That was so unfunny.

 

[newtypepilot]

It makes sense to exclude the 90min long terrible SNL sketch in the collector's set.

 

[BLAUcopter]

You know the people complaining wouldn't have bought the boxed set either way. Watch Sony include it now that 5 people have complained, only to realise they've fucked themselves due to poor sales from the actual fan base. GG.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I'll just say that it's not an ultimate collection if it doesn't include the 2016 film. Even if the 2016 film was included I still wouldn't buy this set. I'm sure Afterlife will get sequels and my OCD wouldn't want 3-4 movies in a box set and then the 5th or 6th film separate.

I have the Bond 50 set. The movies which have come out afterwards (so far): Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die.

 

[HoodWinked]

Ended too soon

kind of interesting that from the thumbnail it was woke before woke was a thing. got the handicap, colored hair girl, the guy in the middle is Hispanic, and also the token black. but the perplexing thing is that this felt completely fine where as modern attempts at this always feel shitty and forced.

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I had no idea that Ghostbusters: Afterlife was actually III. This is a failure of marketing, especially after the stink of 2016. I would have gone and saw Afterlife if I knew it was a sequel to the original 2 films from the 1980's. F for Harold Ramis, who didn't live to make the third film as he died back in 2014.

As 2016 is a reboot and separate continuity from I, II, and Afterlife (III), it makes sense that isn't included in this set. The fact that it was a shit film only made the decision to exclude it easier.

 

[Xenon]

So Paul wanted to use the nostalgia from the past films to create his own thing and now is mad his garbage movie is not included in a box set of a franchise he thought needed to updated for modern audiences? Sorry pal you picked your path, deal with it.

 

[Pejo]

 

[Mattyp]

Sounds like Sony Pictures should be put in charge of Sony Gaming division.

Nice work lads.

 

[mcjmetroid]

Poor? Ghostbusters 2 poor? Where has this bullshit come from? Ghostbusters 2 is a damn fine sequel to a classic film. I honestly don't get the hate. The "reboot" on the other hand was beyond poor. Thank fuck it's not in this boxset.

I prefer the first I think everyone does but this narrative that the second is shit has pissed me off for years as well.

 

[Insane Metal]

Sony didn't include the movie? That's awesome imo.

 

[Facism]

It's gets the right people frothing at the gash so good move.

 

[Panajev2001a]

I was hoping to buy GhostBusters 1 and 2 in 4K, but I was unaware of this set! Totally buying it.

Not having the abomination that is 2016 is just icing on the cake.

I think there was already a 4K UHD set with the first two movies (at least I found it in the U.K. ).