Who Ya Gonna Call? : Ghostbusters
It seems only right that our last post be followed up with something a bit more lighthearted. In light of ComicCon, and the rise of geek culture, it seems only right that we celebrate a cult classic and geek favorite. I'm talking, of course, of everyone's favorite ghost hunting squad, Ghostbusters . The film begins with 3 para psychologists called to the New York Library to investigate paranormal activities. They encounter their first ghost, and establish the ghost investigation squad, after which the movie is named. Bigger and badder ghosts show up to wreak havoc, and the squad must stop them and prevent the end of the world. The film, at face value is like any other campy 80's movies. It has crap science, a gimmicky plot, and a catchy theme song. The CGI was decent, considering the age of the movie, though the practical effects were seemingly fairly low budget. The plot was predictable, and there was not much for interesting dialogue, save a line here and there.