But 12-year-old daughter Phoebe ( Mckenna Grace) is a misfit science whiz, a gift she apparently inherited from her grandfather, whose identity is revealed to us in the most eye-rolling way. Son Trevor ( Finn Wolfhard) is a sullen teen with a knack for mechanics. The prodigious talents of Carrie Coon, one of the most insightful and exciting actresses working today, go depressingly to waste as Callie, a single mother of two. Reitman, in co-writing the script with Gil Kenan (who directed the 2015 “Poltergeist” re-do), has contrived to send the estranged relatives of one of the original Ghostbusters to middle-of-nowhere Oklahoma. It’s truly bizarre in retrospect to realize that it was a massive radio and MTV hit in 1984.)īut first, we must establish why we are taking this slog down memory lane. (And yes, that catchy theme song is in here, too, playing over the end credits. sang that busting made him feel good, we all knew what he was really talking about. That’s men’s work! Women are allowed to answer the phone at Ghostbusters headquarters, and they can be possessed by an ancient demon from another dimension as long as they still look sexy, but that’s about it. But overall, Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a family friendly flick of nostalgia for parents to share with and bequeath to their children this holiday season.This is sort of a sequel and sort of a reboot, but it’s definitely an erasure of the 2016 “Ghostbusters” starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones, which caused such a stir because it dared to feature women busting ghosts. Sure there are some misses, as Director Jason Reitman struggles to find its tone. Though I’ve always been a fan of hers ever since Gifted. Mckenna Grace is especially noteworthy breathing a lot of emotion into the film. While Ghostbusters: Afterlife is a lot of fan service, especially all the Easter Eggs thrown in the film, it’s a satisfying reopening of the Ghostbusters fandom. Many kids and teens who are fans of Finn Wolfhard and Paul Rudd will want to watch this new Ghostbusters film. I would recommend it for kids ages 12 and up, and you can go younger, especially if your kids have watched shows like Stranger Things. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is no worse than any other Marvel movie for kids. Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife Appropriate for Kids Under 12?
Some sexual references include talk about virginity and virgin sacrifices. There are some issues of abandonment and absentee fathers.
Other supernatural scenes are for comedic purposes. Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife Too Scary for Kids? There is some supernatural action with ghosts which may be frightening for kids, including tense jump scares. Also be aware of words of Deity like g-d. There are also sexually suggestive words like the phrase “bone her” and humpy.
There is some language including uses of sh*t, a**hole, hell, and damn. Ghostbusters: Afterlife is rated PG-13 for supernatural action and suggestive references which means it may not be suitable for children under 13 according to the MPAA. However, there are still things parents should be aware of. Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife kid friendly? Yes, it’s more family friendly than the original and will likely garner new Ghostbuster fans. When weird things start happening like earthquakes on a daily basis in a town with no fault lines, Phoebe and her friend and teacher (Paul Rudd) must find out what’s going on before disaster hits. Phoebe’s grandfather was the legendary Ghostbuster Dr. When a single mother, Callie (Carrie Coon), and her two kids Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) move to a new town after her father passes away, they soon discover they have a connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. Ghostbusters: Afterlife takes place decade after the original. Is Ghostbusters: Afterlife Kid Friendly? Parents Guide Here’s what parents need to know in this Ghostbusters: Afterlife Parents Guide. A fun addition to the Ghostbusters franchise, is it kid friendly? Though some parts of Ghostbusters: Afterlife may be too scary for young kids, it’s a great flick for teens and offers a lot of fan service to the original. Wondering if Ghostbusters: Afterlife is ok for kids? Ghostbusters: Afterlife is rated PG-13 for some language, action and suggestive references.
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