The reviews for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire are in and the general consensus is that, although it has its moments, it is a forgettable entry in the Ghostbusters franchise.
The official synopsis reads:
'In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family decide to leave Summerville, Oklahoma and go back to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – and help the original Ghostbusters, who've developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level! But when the discovery of an ancient artefact unleashes a mysterious and evil force, known as the Death Chill, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a deadly and unpredictable fate that unknowingly, could affect Earth’s history with a second Ice Age.'
It stars Paul Rudd, Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Celeste O'Connor, Logan Kim, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, William Atherton, Kumail Nanjiani and Patton Oswalt.
Have a look at some of the reviews below...
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire reviews
"A lacklustre, overproduced, and forgettable entry in the Ghostbusters franchise." - Avi Offer of NYC Movie Guru.
"Dan Aykroyd practically glows. It’s enough to make you want to see the actor make Ghostbusters movies forever — so long as they’re better than Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire." - Odie Henderson of Boston Globe.
"Losing momentum as it goes, Frozen Empire raises the increasingly frustrating suspicion that Kenan and Reitman couldn't choose which of their various story ideas to use, and so decided to use them all." - Nicholas Barber of BBC.
"The best I can say about Ghostbusters, Frozen Empire is, it’s not the worst. That would be Ghostbusters: Afterlife." - Kristy Puchko of Mashable.
"Unfocused and overstuffed, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is proof that fan-service nostalgia and too many underdeveloped characters cannot make up for a shoddy story. Bill Murray has the worst jokes in the movie." - Carla Hay of Culture Mix.
"There are protracted moments of humour, fright, and pathos in Frozen Empire, but as it’s all so scattershot and disconnected, the film ends up being defined by its lack of conviction when it comes to exploring its ideas to the fullest." - Justin Clark of Slant Magazine.
"Like Slimer shoving snacks in his ravenous maw, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire tries to cram way too many characters, storylines and iconic images into its two-hour runtime." - Christy Lemire of RogerEbert.com
Some kinder reviews:
"With its blend of supernatural spectacle, engaging characters, and a touch of nostalgia, it's a worthy addition to the Ghostbusters legacy. So, grab your proton pack and prepare for a thrilling adventure that's sure to leave you frozen in awe." - Linda Marric of HeyUGuys.
"Not as good as the previous instalment, but fun enough to entertain both longtime and new fans alike. McKenna Grace and Dan Aykroyd shine the most, while the mythology and design of the new big baddie are pretty cool." - Fico Cangiano of CineXpress.
"Exhibiting a tone and setting being closer to the late Ivan Reitman’s classic franchise starter, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire isn’t merely a nostalgic throwback, it’s a rekindling of a legend." - Mike Reyes of CinemaBlend.
"Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire chills and thrills in an ectoplasm-fueled sequel that's sure to delight audiences. Old and new school cast members return to familiar New York City haunts with big laughs and a surprisingly emotional storyline." - Julian Roman of MovieWeb.
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