Much like the new reports of The Thomas Crowne Affair remake, I didn’t really need a remake/redo/reimagining of Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters is a classic comedy film, and it’s a stand-alone piece of comedy/genius filmmaking. But much like the Thomas Crowne thing, I’m okay with the remake if they do it correctly, with the right people. And I think this Ghostbusters redux was done well, with great people. The film stars Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon. Three SNL veterans and one of the biggest comediennes working today (McCarthy). So… I’m happy. The trailer was just released and it looks really cute:

My first thought is that they’re really aiming for a kid-friendly demo. Not, like, little-little kids, but this will probably be fun for a 10-year-old, I would think. Mostly, I just love that four brilliantly funny women get to be in a movie and they all have great roles and they all get to be funny. Also: Chris Hemsworth is apparently the “ditzy secretary” or something. Which I think is a great move for his career.

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