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In Defense Of: “Ghostbusters II” (1989)
It's hard to argue with the idea that 1984's Ghostbusters is a certified classic. It's stood the test of time - and will continue to - not merely because of its once-dazzling special effects or laugh quotient but because, underneath it all, it has a big, beating heart that's granted it an everlasting charm. It's clear in every frame and every line delivery that everyone involved is simply having fun, more intent on having you laugh along with them than simply force-feeding you telegraphed punch lines. It's a love letter to the paranormal, to campfire horror stories, and to goofy science fiction that never needlessly overindulges itself in the genres it adores, remaining accessible for anyone and everyone, powered less by its actual narrative and more by the fact that its characters are genuinely lovable.