Reception
At the time of release, the film received mixed reviews from critics. Review aggregate Rotten Tomatoes reports that 43% of critics have given the film a positive review based on 130 reviews, with an average score of 4.9/10. The consensus on the site states, "Director Reitman tries to remake Ghost Busters, but his efforts are largely unsuccessful because the movie has too many comedic misfires."
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