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Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer (written and directed by Jason Reitman)
- Thread starter Khanimus
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I don't want to prejudge the film based on this, but man, this trailer is dreck.
When I think of what makes Ghostbusters great, to me, it's hilarious dialogue, charming characters, great writing, and a hybrid goofy-eerie tone. Literally none of that is on display in this trailer.
Why is it so serious? Where are the jokes? Is "Remember that time we all died under a table" an example of the wit this movie has to offer?
And why do these nostalgia-driven projects always seem to have this reverent, awed treatment of the old props? Ecto-1 and PKE meters are cool and all, but they're just props. Putting them in a movie doesn't make it Ghostbusters.
I dunno. Like I say, I'm not going to go all ragey and dismiss the movie, especially since we haven't seen any of the returning cast, but this trailer seems to have some really weird ideas about what people want to see in a Ghostbusters film.
When I think of what makes Ghostbusters great, to me, it's hilarious dialogue, charming characters, great writing, and a hybrid goofy-eerie tone. Literally none of that is on display in this trailer.
Why is it so serious? Where are the jokes? Is "Remember that time we all died under a table" an example of the wit this movie has to offer?
And why do these nostalgia-driven projects always seem to have this reverent, awed treatment of the old props? Ecto-1 and PKE meters are cool and all, but they're just props. Putting them in a movie doesn't make it Ghostbusters.
I dunno. Like I say, I'm not going to go all ragey and dismiss the movie, especially since we haven't seen any of the returning cast, but this trailer seems to have some really weird ideas about what people want to see in a Ghostbusters film.
you really got all that from a two minute teaser, eh?
no comedy, serious business, well that's it wrap it up
Did you not read the first and last lines in my post?
I'm not dismissing the movie, I just don't like the trailer. That's allowed, right?
why yes i did notice that you contradicted yourself in your post
There is no contradiction. If you can be excited about the movie based on the trailer but still not be positive you will love it—which I think you can agree is a reasonable position to take—then it's also reasonable that I can be less excited about the movie based on the trailer but not be positive I won't love it. Which is precisely what my post conveys.
I was expecting the worst but then....huh.... could actually be interesting? Also: Was that just me or was there a bearded Paul Rudd in there somewhere?
Ill watch it and it will likely be better than the 2016 movie but damn that trailer was dull as shit
Also its an understandable direction to take but it just feels so trite now when you see these years later-sequels go the "rediscover a beloved history" route post-Force Awakens.
Also its an understandable direction to take but it just feels so trite now when you see these years later-sequels go the "rediscover a beloved history" route post-Force Awakens.
There will definitely be comedy, especially with the old cast involved, but you have to admit it's a weird choice not to show any of it in a trailer. And the one example of a "joke" they did throw in there wasn't exactly confidence-inspiring.
They simply wanted to focus on the new characters instead of the old ones i would assume...they're supposed to stand on their own after all.
Also: after thinking about it some more and after having watched Living with Yourself recently, i'd be MORE than fine with this featuring bearded Paul Rudd and 3 of his asshole clones instead of the kids lol
Also: after thinking about it some more and after having watched Living with Yourself recently, i'd be MORE than fine with this featuring bearded Paul Rudd and 3 of his asshole clones instead of the kids lol
This trailer clearly aimed for a tone of adventure and mystery instead of jokes.
Hopes in Murray/Akroyd carrying any of the energy or humor they had thirty five years ago feels horribly misplaced and blind to the fact that they were the worst, least funny parts of GB2016, a movie a lot of people in this thread hate.
*applause*
*thunderous applause*
Nope nothing is de-canonized, as far as we know even the video game is in play since they all referred to it as the third movie during production. It's been theorized that Ecto-1A is a second car, as there's apparently a brief sequence in GB2 where you can see the license plate says Ecto-2, meaning it was intended to be a new, second Ectomobile. There's also speculation that all of the extra shit on the 1A was "We're back!!!" flashy marketing crap that they took off after some time.
I don't know if it'll flop, but I definitely think its box office will be more of a reflection of general audience's desire for another Ghostbusters film more than it'll be a reflection of the film's quality. There are good sequels that do poorly and bad sequels that do well, and I feel like much of it just depends on the property first and foremost.
Really hope the next trailer for this includes a bit more comedy. Gil Kenan did solid with Monster House, but even that film wasn't much of a comedy.
It's just a teaser. Rewatch The Force awakens teaser, it's the same playbook. Did you see any of the old faces? Nope, the only familiar face you see is the falcon.
Took a couple of watches, but I'm genuinely intrigued. Had 2016 not occured, I could imagine a first trailer that leaned a lot more on the comedy hi-jinx angle, but they were probably right to steer this in a different direction.
Having said that, there were a few elements that got an emotional response from me. The musical cue at 1:30 is straight out of the originals, so instant feels there. And then there's the, "call it fate.." line that seems like a direct reference to the first movie:
Dr. Peter Venkman: For whatever reasons, Ray, call it... fate, call it luck, call it karma, I believe everything happens for a reason. I believe that we were destined to get thrown outta this dump.
Couple that with the few visual references and I think it actually did a pretty successful job at lip service. Now I just hope they stick the landing.
Having said that, there were a few elements that got an emotional response from me. The musical cue at 1:30 is straight out of the originals, so instant feels there. And then there's the, "call it fate.." line that seems like a direct reference to the first movie:
Dr. Peter Venkman: For whatever reasons, Ray, call it... fate, call it luck, call it karma, I believe everything happens for a reason. I believe that we were destined to get thrown outta this dump.
Couple that with the few visual references and I think it actually did a pretty successful job at lip service. Now I just hope they stick the landing.
It doesn't seem like Ghostbusters at all. Looks like a pretty generic modern Hollywood movie tbh
It looks... fine? Doesn't really feel like Ghostbusters but rather it's own thing with some GB nostalgia peppered in. But still, I emphasize it's own thing and not 2016's "let's make Ghostbusters again but bad/unfunny this time" so that's a step in the right direction. And hey, Paul Rudd! And retconning!
I hope this is just a badly cut trailer. I really like the look of the film. The cast is great. But that trailer was not good.....
Isn't that how marketing has worked for more than a decade now? First trailer is just a mood piece that sets tone, is light on narrative details. By the time Official Trailer #5 arrives you will know everything.
Yeah, next trailer we'll probably get that Chewie we're home scene with Ray, Venkman, and Winston.
Yes, then focus on Rudd and make him a Ghostbuster than focusing on some boring ass kids. I didn't mind this genre when Super 8 did it, but then it got copied to hell and it's just so uninteresting and unoriginal now. Not what I expected out of a sequel.
I dont think they'll suit up but everything else I 100% agree on. First watch I was indifferent but something made me feel like I needed to watch it again. The other viewings I got way more excited. I dont expect to see anything involving the original cast until the next or last trailer and it'll probably be like the Han reveal from TFA trailer.
Smart of them to not focus on the comedy after the disastrous 2016 movie.
Idk man. Any time I go to a regular ass zoo it's balls to the walls crowded. I would think a dinosaur zoo would be hype for a long ass time.
I think the whole point of the trailer is to emphasize that egon is dead, the ghostbusters have been done for 30 years, there's something strange in this neighborhood, and egon's grandkids stumble across all this gear and have no idea what it is. It's not supposed to be funny. That comes later
Watched it again. I like it fine. The worst thing they could have done is try to make Ghostbusters again. Ghostbusters is literally untouchable, you can't replicate that success, so you may as well go a different direction. They at least look to be respectable to the originals, that's all I want really. That and I think the trailer looks fine and and I'd go see it.
You think so? Honestly I think the trailer could have used a lot more in terms of plot outline and impactful moments and this trailer felt as spare as a 20 second teaser. Everything after the Ecto-1 reveal was the only stuff that got me genuinely hyped.