"Ghostbusters II" recieved a fair amount of bad press
when it was first released, but it is a charming, well produced and yes,
funny sequel to the first blockbuster. The film picks up five years
after the original. We find the Ghostbusters out of business and broke,
Bill Murray is hosting a bizarre cable access show called "World of the
Psychic" and Ackroyd and Ernie Hudson are performing at children's
parties. Aren't the parents nervous about the GB's wielding their proton
packs around thier youngsters??
The story speeds up when the
Ghostbusters reunite and discover the soul of an ancient tyrant resides
in a portrait in a museum. The tyrant, named Vigo has decided to take
possession of Sigourney Weaver's child so he can live again to rule the
world. This plot seems more disturbing than the plot in the first film,
but director Ivan Reitman gives us plenty of humor to counter balance.
While not as funny as the first film, "Ghostbusters II" proves to be
an entertaining follow up to the first classic film. After years of
viewing, "Ghostbusters II" reveals itself to be a classic in it's own
right.
