Ghostbusters (1984) - Movie Review

This week Ghostbusters: Afterlife hits theaters. SO I thought I'd share my full thoughts on Ghostbusters 1984.
SYNOPSIS
After the members of a team of scientists (Harold Ramis, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray) lose their cushy positions at a university in New York City, they decide to become "ghostbusters" to wage a high-tech battle with the supernatural for money. They stumble upon a gateway to another dimension, a doorway that will release evil upon the city. The Ghostbusters must now save New York from complete destruction.
CAST & CREW
Directed by Ivan Reitman
Written by
Dan Aykroyd
Harold Ramis
Produced by Ivan Reitman
Starring
Bill Murray
Dan Aykroyd
Sigourney Weaver
Harold Ramis
Rick Moranis
Cinematography László Kovács
Edited by
David E. Blewitt
Sheldon Kahn
Music by Elmer Bernstein
Production companies
Columbia-Delphi Productions
Black Rhino[a]
Distributed by Columbia Pictures
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[@MichaelTomsyck]

This movie is amazing. It’s made in a way where it balances comedy, sci-fi, and horror so well. It doesn’t feel like you got too much or too little of something. It’s the perfect blend. From the Luis Tully to the proton packs to the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, this whole movie is iconic. If I had to do a top 10 or 15 favorite movies of all time, this movie would certainly be on there.

[@Robalexe]

One of the best 80s films of all time

[@littledude6669]

Don't you mean best 80s film of the 80s?

[@Robalexe]

@@littledude6669 No

[@littledude6669]

@@Robalexe were there 80s movies made after the 80s

[@joecarroll3371]

I enjoyed the intro for this review. Having said that, I mentioned in the comments section of Cody's review that I saw Ghostbusters (1984) in the theatre. I'll never forget that experience. I've rewatched this film every year at some point & it still works. It's among my favorite films of all time (Ferris Bueller's Day Off is my number 1 always) & is one of the best films of the 80s. The characters, the story & the music are all so memorable. I'd give this classic a Platinum standard certification rating. It certainly deserves to be required viewing for any serious 80s fan.

[@maxreviews6179]

Great intro and costume Sean! I don't love the movie as much as most people but I still enjoy it a bit

[@luketan2237]

Ghostbusters definitely gets an A+! To me it's basically a perfect movie. The only things I would nitpick are just some special effects looks somewhat dated. But that still didn't bother me that much because this movie is Awesome!

[@123rockfan]

I like Ghostbusters because it’s entertaining, but I’ve never found it to be particularly hilarious. It’s just sort of a pleasant movie to watch. I’ve always found Dan Akroyd’s character acting like a little kid to be sort of weird lol. “This place is great! Can we move in? Let me get my stuff!”

[@rilist_7603]

It’s the best feel good movie of all time

[@surround83]

I love Ghostbusters (1984). It's one of my favorite movies of all time along with Ghostbusters 2 and I can't wait to see Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021) which will very likely go on my list of my favorite movies of all time.

[@chriswarham182]

I was born 3 days after it was released, being a kid in the 80s, 90s to me was all about Ghostbusters, Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers but this..... this is my all time favourite. Love Ghostbusters. Great review as always sean ❤👍

[@joshhickeysmoviereviews]

I put my review out yesterday, and my review of 2 will be out later today. 2016 will be tomorrow. Glad to see we had the same idea

[@joshj3163]

It's one of my favorite movies but I watched it with my wife recently (she's never seen it before) and found out that it hasn't aged well... it's really a movie of its time lots of things that wouldn't be ok these days. Its still a great movie and so fun.

[@lucasbertsche3710]

Loved the intro! While I really enjoy Ghostbusters, it isn’t a movie I grew up with so I just don’t have the same nostalgia for it that others do. That being said, I’m looking forward to revisiting it this week before Afterlife!

[@mikesreviews844]

That intro was amazing!

[@brianmiller1909]

Sean, being from the same age group, I also grew up with this movie, and you're reflecting my exact thoughts through and through here. What is great is that the movie is funny because the characters are authentic, it's a true story, and really, just innovative. For me, I can take this movie and just start quoting it anywhere. Why is that... because these characters speak like what someone in real life would. Great review, and I think you're speaking very much to those of us in our late 30s who grew up with this. Top 10 favorite movie of mine for sure.

[@whatthejim]

Excellent review as always Sean! Ghostbusters is in my top 10 films of all time I love it that much! You definitely did this film justice!!!😃👍☮️❤️

[@joshbare4828]

My favorite movie of all time. From the comedic elements to the effects it's just a great movie. The acting is perfect. And nearly every line in the movie is quotable.

[@Slicedude2004]

You did a great job with the effects on this video!

[@zj13goat57]

Love the fit

[@kevinbelcher8852]

From my understanding Slimer was made in the spirit of John Belushi

[@johnpoffenbarger5103]

If you are a child of the 80s, as I am, this original movie is a revered classic. So quotable and just a fun fun fun time. Love it so much

[@lilwilly33]

For me, Ghostbusters is one of my absolute favorite movies of all time. Super funny, can be creepy at times, all with awesome characters. 10/10

[@thefilmwatcher1216]

Ghostbusters is great. It has the perfect set of characters, top notch comedy, and some great ghost action. The effects look great for the most part, though there are some moments with Zool where you can see through him, which is odd, because he's not a ghost.

[@Alienman-mn8lw]

Ghostbusters was fantastic great movie I thought it was gonna be a cheesy movie but it turned out to be really good.

[@cooperwolfe5478]

I’m in the majority when I say that the original Ghostbusters movie is awesome and I’m so glad that you reviewed this movie. I hadn’t seen the original film in years and to be honest I forgot how much I loved it, but this video really gave me a shot of nostalgia (to put things in perspective I’m in my early 20’s so I wasn’t alive when this movie originally released).

[@TiciaM]

What a coincidence, I too love this movie and it was part of my childhood. How strange. I must now rewatch it before this weekend.

[@Trill_Tour]

Good content Sean. I have a question...I know you said in your recent Q&A that a lot of your content reviewing older movies doesn't do so well. Will you try putting some older reviews on your main channel or is it established that they won't do well and you're going to continue putting them on the secondary channel?

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

I put a Spider-Man review on my main channel less than a week ago.

[@andybeakster]

Nice lightsaber for a proton pack😎

[@zackarydecicco3919]

Haha. I noticed that as well

[@ikeralvarezmovievideosarch8877]

“Slimer is not a out of date actor” - Sean chandler 2021

[@SuperMovieFan]

This is a fun movie. I was only 5 when this first hit theaters so I watched a few episodes of the cartoon first. In early 2002 right before my 23rd birthday and enjoyed it very much. I remember renting it at my local blockbuster video on vhs, I now own the double pack on dvd, last year my local theater showed all old movies such as this when it first reopened after covid and there were not very new movies to be released. This was one of few movies I have seen Ernie Hudson in and one of the early movies I saw Bill Murray in and the first film that I saw Dan Aykroyd in where he was likable, also an early film for Rick Moranis. A true Classic,

[@mediamaniac898]

It’s a fun and funny movie, with a simple plot, and it’s highly quotable. The humor and horror elements are pretty well balanced. However, as iconic as the characters are, and funny as Bill Murray is, he comes off as a huge creep. He only cares about Dana when he finds out she’s possessed. And can we not talk about THAT scene with Harold Ramis and the female ghost? But I can still have a lot of fun with the comedy, the chemistry between the actors, and FX. Pretty much agree, though, with your assessment.

[@RobertMere]

love ur intro :)

[@thedudethattells2005]

Can’t wait for Afterlife

[@rudyclarkejohnson4625]

Great vid!

[@thealjohnsonshow2188]

1. (0:13-0:23) #LOL 2. LOVE the original Ghostbusters. I've grown up watching it a lot. And while I adore the second movie (, even though I understand the complaints about it), I cannot wait for Afterlife.

[@alessandroortiz379]

Great intro

[@daverichards9141]

Ghostbusters is my favorite movie of all time after the star wars ot.

[@wigglaren3944]

See you on the other side Ray

[@rinfinity930]

I can't be the only one thinking: "he totally took chris stuckmann's setup. This looks exactly how chris shoots his videos."

[@SeanChandlerPlus]

I looked at like 50 different Talking head KZbin channels when designing it. I wrote down a bunch of different ideas I liked and added a few more ideas from doing some stage design. Combined together the ideas which I could pull off given my skills and resources to make something that looked good. At the end of the day, despite numerous differences from stuckmanns setup, the human eye primarily sees blue set in a corner with some back lighting. If I’d known that the many differences wouldn’t make enough of a difference or that my channel was going to take off right after I designed it, maybe I would have done something different. Maybe. But it looks good. So I don’t even know that I would change anything.

[@szewei85]

@@SeanChandlerPlus haha grats on 10,000 finally

[@spectre1004]

Are you gonna talk about GB 2?

[@mariozaney6423]

I love! Ghostbusters it is epic

[@joshuaturner7684]

Loved it as a child because my parents grew off of it and they showed me as a kid and it’s the perfect horror comedy

[@zackarydecicco3919]

I watch this movie for the first time about a month ago. I really enjoyed it, not a top tier movie. B+ for me. The visuals for the movie aren’t good. And I didn’t buy the romance between Murray and Weaver.

[@goldenlightpictures6223]

A surprise but a welcome one! And I was just rewatching it this morning! (Definitely a classic!;)

[@IdiocyShow]

I’m 26 and this movie is fucking perfect! I’ve loved it my whole life l, it’s so funny!

[@alidashti2166]

tbh i didnt love this movie and no offense its kinda overrated but u know i still liked it ill rate it a solid 7/10

[@grimmofhell]

Is tHaT a liGhTsaBeR?!!?

[@harshitmishra8431]

Man how did you do that intro?? Can you plzz tell that

[@z-man8219]

Hey Sean, have u played the 2019 Ghostbusters game? It’s known as the long lost Ghostbusters 3, and all the cast is in it!

[@wickdaline8668]

The original Ghostbusters is the most quotable movie in a franchise since Star Wars: A New Hope.

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

It's Awesome👏🏻🤩😎!

[@spectre1004]

I guess what came out Ghostbusters(2016) was a happy accident lol

[@kingkaleb9183]

What is your score for Ghostbusters afterlife

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

That sounds like something I'll reveal in my review

[@kingkaleb9183]

@@SeanChandlerTalksAbout okay so sorry 😐😐😐 I never knew you would never do a review sorry

[@SeanChandlerTalksAbout]

I'm not sure I understand. Why wouldn't I review Afterlife if I'm reviewing the original? I also post my schedule each week and it's on there.

[@kingkaleb9183]

Okay sorry 😣😣😣😣

[@kingkaleb9183]

Okay are you finished editing your video as yet

[@tonyanettles971]

👍👍👍😃😃

[@szewei85]

Haha cool

[@Siegbert85]

Could you stop punching your table pls?

[@SeanChandlerPlus]

Your definition of punch appears to be very different from mine