I had mixed feelings about seeing this film—excited yet apprehensive. I really hoped it could revive the series after *Ghostbusters* (2016) essentially destroyed it with its overly progressive themes. Looking back at my review of that earlier movie, I’m surprised I even gave it any stars; in 2016, the left's obsession with political correctness hadn’t yet reached its current extreme, so it didn’t bother me as much then. However, when this new film was announced to disregard that previous failure and instead serve as a sequel to the originals, I knew I had to see it. So, how is this latest installment? It's almost entirely free of woke politics, which is certainly welcome. Is it a fantastic movie? No, not really. But it’s good, an enjoyable family film, and honestly, it earns an extra star just for burying that 2016 feminist mess. I suspect that one will be relegated to the same status as *The Scottish Play* and from now on referred to as *The Woke Trash*, if mentioned at all. I do agree with some other viewers who feel it was a mistake to make kids the main characters. It might have worked better with more support from appealing adult figures, but unfortunately, the two adults in this film don’t quite measure up. The teacher is somewhat amusing, though rather dimwitted, and he's also involved in the only instance of progressive messaging within the movie—a predictable attack on America’s energy independence. The mother who dislikes science just grated on me throughout most of her scenes. The three kids aren’t bad, though; their different personalities work well together. I especially liked the science-loving character. The fourth kid, Lucky, didn't really contribute much besides giving Trevor a chance to make silly faces. I would have appreciated more ghosts and supernatural activity. While the special effects were decent when they appeared, seeing more ghosts wreaking havoc around town would have been cool. The ghost that ate metal was pretty funny, though. The plot had potential but felt thin and riddled with illogical gaps. Given how easily the kids got to that temple or prison—or whatever it was—it's hard to believe they were the first to discover it. Also, if that science-hating mother really had been married to Egon Spengler, I doubt she’d be as clueless as she is portrayed here. And when supernatural events finally occur, that same silly teacher is the only one in the entire Walmart store; did they run out of money for extras? Despite all this, I enjoyed the movie overall. It had a nice balance of mystery, adventure, and comedy, and it incorporated elements from the original films with several references to them. Seeing the original actors on one last mission was a treat, especially Bill Murray—I still can’t believe he agreed to participate in *The Woke Trash*. I'm not sure how I feel about the miniature marshmallow men; I thought that part was silly even in the first movie. But it probably pleased many of the original fans. Ultimately, if you enjoyed the originals, I think you will likely enjoy this one as well. It’s not a masterpiece, but it was fun and entertaining, and in my opinion, it's good enough to resurrect the franchise from the grave that *The Woke Trash* dug for it.

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