"Ghostbusters" is a 2016 supernatural comedy film directed by Paul Feig and serves as a reboot of the original "Ghostbusters" franchise. The film features an all-female cast, including Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones, as the new team of Ghostbusters.
In this iteration, the story follows Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) and Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), two authors who write a book about the existence of ghosts. When supernatural activity begins to increase in New York City, they team up with nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon) and subway worker Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones) to form a ghost-catching team. Together, they uncover a plot to unleash a powerful spectral entity upon the city and must stop it before it's too late.
"Ghostbusters" (2016) received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, with praise for its cast's performances and visual effects, but criticism for its deviation from the original film and its humor. Despite the mixed reception, the film was praised for its representation of women in the traditionally male-dominated genre of action-comedy.
While "Ghostbusters" (2016) did not achieve the same level of cultural impact as the original film, it still found its audience and sparked discussions about gender representation in Hollywood and the evolution of beloved franchises. Overall, it stands as a modern reimagining of the classic "Ghostbusters" concept, offering a fresh take on the beloved supernatural comedy.