- January 24th, 2020, 5:02 pm#4930377
I'm not trying to get my hopes up but I can't be the only one hoping that Aykroyd, Murray and Hudson don jumpsuits one last time?
I kinda feel JR wouldn't rob us of that. I think he'd put it in for IR.
Hairy Biker wrote: ↑January 24th, 2020, 5:08 pm I'm not trying to get my hopes up but I can't be the only one hoping that Aykroyd, Murray and Hudson don jumpsuits one last time?
I kinda feel JR wouldn't rob us of that. I think he'd put it in for IR.
Hairy Biker wrote: ↑January 24th, 2020, 5:08 pm I'm not trying to get my hopes up but I can't be the only one hoping that Aykroyd, Murray and Hudson don jumpsuits one last time?There are four jumpsuits in Egon's lab, I think. While I won't hold my breath for them to get properly suited up, I wouldn't be surprised if they did. All of the jumpsuits saying "Spengler" and the three of them wearing a Spengler flightsuit would be a wonderful visual metaphor for how he's still with them, especially with his nametag so close to their hearts. [/sappy]
I kinda feel JR wouldn't rob us of that. I think he'd put it in for IR.
Alphagaia wrote: ↑January 24th, 2020, 9:49 pm I'm a tad worried about the reactions of the 'general public' so far.
https://www.facebook.com/157062725807/p ... 8/?app=fbl
I hope the response are better elsewhere!
philmorgan81 wrote: ↑January 24th, 2020, 10:35 pm Oh I wouldn't sweat it Alphagaia. I heard more vile and heartless things said about ATC. Even if some of the people are uninterested in the new movie They don't seam to be too mean spirited about it.They both have issues I won't talk about the ATC that's been done by me on here
deadderek wrote: ↑January 25th, 2020, 6:00 am I've only heard positive things about it so far from the straights.That's good like said I want to be successful as it's good for all of us as whole regardless of if we like the film or not.
SSJmole wrote: ↑January 25th, 2020, 1:38 pmAs someone who played it, yeah. It’s quite frustrating at times and clunky. I don’t think twin stick shooters work for Ghostbusters anymore given how Fireforge’s version of SOS turned out. The avatar items were cool tho! My Xbox avatar has the flightsuit item which is sweet.timeware wrote: ↑January 25th, 2020, 12:32 pm Sanctum of slime never caught my interest. I am crossing my streams in the hopes that Microsoft adds some new Ghostbusters items to the new avatar store.Be grateful. It was bad. Cool idea but terribly done.
Ghostytheghost wrote: ↑January 25th, 2020, 2:25 pmThe 2016 one wasn't terrible I actually enjoyed it. It was sanctum of slime style but actually really fun and improved on every area.SSJmole wrote: ↑January 25th, 2020, 1:38 pmAs someone who played it, yeah. It’s quite frustrating at times and clunky. I don’t think twin stick shooters work for Ghostbusters anymore given how Fireforge’s version of SOS turned out. The avatar items were cool tho! My Xbox avatar has the flightsuit item which is sweet.
Be grateful. It was bad. Cool idea but terribly done.
JonXCTrack wrote: ↑January 24th, 2020, 1:10 pmI could see the whole "franchise" thing having happened since Venkman tells Ray that his vision for the business getting big could wind up with them making millions off the "franchise rights alone". One thing I've thought about with them saying the film deals with "loss" is that we're all thinking it's just Egon that has been lost but I could also see the element of loss in the fact that they don't seem to have a father present. Regardless, I really have a feeling that none of us are gonna walk away from this film being really disappointed because it seems like it's gonna be awesome. I just really do still hope that it remains a true comedy at heart though. I don't really feel the need for a cynical or "dark and gritty" Ghostbusters film. I also hope it doesn't lean to sentimental and exposition heavy. The true charm of Ghostbusters to me is that it's filled with so many quick one liners and great characters interacting with each other. That's what I hope is most retained from the first two films.groschopf wrote:If we assume the leak is untrue, and the Ghostbusters closed up shop 30 years ago, then we have to wonder how Egon would have afforded to build an underground lab. I know real estate is a lot less expensive in Oklahoma, but building an underground bunker can't be cheap. Also, why build an underground bunker to begin with? It implies he is trying to conceal what he's doing. Why? Did the government shut the Ghostbusters down, requiring Egon to continue his research in secret? If so, then did he build it himself? Seems like a major undertaking. And if he did have help, he'd have to be really careful about who to trust in helping him build it.
... I didn't say anything about him investigating by himself or building an underground lair by himself. I just suggested that cause of death could have been an occupational hazard.
That'll probably be too mundane for a film -- few people enjoy movies about OSHA-related issues -- but it's a possibility.
I find it curious that you're immediately skeptical of obvious speculation on a fan message board, but credulous when some anonymous user on Reddit claims to have a leaked script.
If we assume that the leak is true, then we know how Egon would afford to build the bunker - a national business presumably generates enough profit for a project like that. But it still raises the question as to why there is an underground bunker rather than in a more conspicuous location. Perhaps Egon didn't trust the locals - fearing they may be Gozer worshippers?
As for Egon's demise - one could easily imagine Egon accidentally killing himself working with all of this dangerous tech. But it's also possible that he died in a car accident, or came down with a fatal illness.
Then there's the element of forgiveness that is supposed to be in this film. The leak explains that, but it could also be something as simple as Egon went down to Oklahoma, and everyone else got too wrapped up in their own lives to stay in touch. Then one day they find out that Egon passed away and they never got to say their goodbyes, and have felt guilty about it. They learn to forgive themselves by assisting Egon's family.
I actually think the alleged plot leak has merit. The whole national franchise thing is the only thing that doesn't make sense. Perhaps it was an early idea that was discarded. Or maybe Ghostbusters was a national franchise for a short while, but grew too big, too fast, and ultimately went under. Now there are all these Ecto-Containment Units around the country, and there's nobody paying the massive electric bills. Or maybe the Government is demanding they be shut down.
We won't have to wait much longer to find out. Heck, even the toy fair next month could shed a lot of light on the plot of this film.
StarSpengledBanner82 wrote: ↑January 25th, 2020, 3:13 pmExcellent post! They definitely had an agenda with the first trailer, but I think the actual movie itself is going to feel different. Juno Reitman said that he re-watched both movies to really analyze what makes a "Ghostbusters" movie, so I think we're in great hands. Not having the story set in NYC is a bold step, but I like it. My own hope is that this movie is very successful and they end up back there in the sequel. Sony is investing a lot into this movie, and they definitely need a hit as their other franchise anchors have been failing pretty hard.JonXCTrack wrote: ↑January 24th, 2020, 1:10 pmI could see the whole "franchise" thing having happened since Venkman tells Ray that his vision for the business getting big could wind up with them making millions off the "franchise rights alone". One thing I've thought about with them saying the film deals with "loss" is that we're all thinking it's just Egon that has been lost but I could also see the element of loss in the fact that they don't seem to have a father present. Regardless, I really have a feeling that none of us are gonna walk away from this film being really disappointed because it seems like it's gonna be awesome. I just really do still hope that it remains a true comedy at heart though. I don't really feel the need for a cynical or "dark and gritty" Ghostbusters film. I also hope it doesn't lean to sentimental and exposition heavy. The true charm of Ghostbusters to me is that it's filled with so many quick one liners and great characters interacting with each other. That's what I hope is most retained from the first two films.
If we assume the leak is untrue, and the Ghostbusters closed up shop 30 years ago, then we have to wonder how Egon would have afforded to build an underground lab. I know real estate is a lot less expensive in Oklahoma, but building an underground bunker can't be cheap. Also, why build an underground bunker to begin with? It implies he is trying to conceal what he's doing. Why? Did the government shut the Ghostbusters down, requiring Egon to continue his research in secret? If so, then did he build it himself? Seems like a major undertaking. And if he did have help, he'd have to be really careful about who to trust in helping him build it.
If we assume that the leak is true, then we know how Egon would afford to build the bunker - a national business presumably generates enough profit for a project like that. But it still raises the question as to why there is an underground bunker rather than in a more conspicuous location. Perhaps Egon didn't trust the locals - fearing they may be Gozer worshippers?
As for Egon's demise - one could easily imagine Egon accidentally killing himself working with all of this dangerous tech. But it's also possible that he died in a car accident, or came down with a fatal illness.
Then there's the element of forgiveness that is supposed to be in this film. The leak explains that, but it could also be something as simple as Egon went down to Oklahoma, and everyone else got too wrapped up in their own lives to stay in touch. Then one day they find out that Egon passed away and they never got to say their goodbyes, and have felt guilty about it. They learn to forgive themselves by assisting Egon's family.
I actually think the alleged plot leak has merit. The whole national franchise thing is the only thing that doesn't make sense. Perhaps it was an early idea that was discarded. Or maybe Ghostbusters was a national franchise for a short while, but grew too big, too fast, and ultimately went under. Now there are all these Ecto-Containment Units around the country, and there's nobody paying the massive electric bills. Or maybe the Government is demanding they be shut down.
We won't have to wait much longer to find out. Heck, even the toy fair next month could shed a lot of light on the plot of this film.
Hairy Biker wrote: ↑January 25th, 2020, 3:55 pm I have seen people mention the serious tone of the trailer a bit so I went and watched the trailers for Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II and they seemed serious in tone too.Hmm, I'm getting a different vibe. Let me start by assuring that I love the new and old trailers.
Ii think its just following the pattern.
JonXCTrack wrote: ↑January 24th, 2020, 1:10 pm If we assume the leak is untrue, and the Ghostbusters closed up shop 30 years ago, then we have to wonder how Egon would have afforded to build an underground lab. I know real estate is a lot less expensive in Oklahoma, but building an underground bunker can't be cheap. Also, why build an underground bunker to begin with?Let's back up -- we don't know that the lab we saw in the trailer is an underground bunker.