A fun film nastalgic of the 1980s

Rating: 8/10 (28 November 2005)

One of the most popular films of the 1980s, Ghostbusters succeeded in capturing an audience and keeping a following well after the 1980s. The 1980s and this film seem to be tied together. It was a huge hit with a product range, a sequel, and a cartoon series -- not to mention the catchy theme song: 'I ain't afraid of no ghosts.' Ghostbusters is a fun film. The story centers around a group of men who start a business 'busting' ghosts. It's all very fantasy and super-hero themed with the ghost busters saving the city from the dooms of the spook-world, but it does have an element of comedy. In fact, it almost does not take itself seriously. Even the villain puffy mashmallow man is comical.
The film is worth a watch, especially if you've seen it before and want to watch it again. I don't think it has lost any charm. It will always be a fun film, and it is easy to see why it had the following with its humor and superhero story.