Just saw Saturday Night and I'm in awe.It’s almost unbelievable the same team that made Saturday Night made the last two GB films. Where the hell were these guys?
So, Jason and Gil can write a really good movie. Why Frozen Empire was a half baked product? Maybe they didn't have the same amount of creative freedom? Maybe they were forced to churn out a sequel too soon after Afterlife?
I really hope they put the same energy in the next Ghostbusters movie.
And I hope they give a Belushi biopic to the guy playing John.
And after seeing Saturday Night I can say without a shadow of a doubt that critics kinda have it out for Jason Reitman. I’m not saying he’s a great director or anything but this movie has such a great energy, some terrific moments, wonderful performances. Had the credits read “Directed by Danny Boyle” or something instead of Jason Reitman this film would be getting Oscar talk. Or a higher RT rating.
Now I will admit, and this is part of what has dogged Reitman’s last couple of films, it’s a little derivative. It’s an Aaron Sorkin film without the Sorkin.
BUT
As far as Ghostbusters is concerned
I think it comes down to what Jason Reitman had been saying most of his life. He’s the wrong kind of filmmaker for ghostbusters. It’s true.
Ghostbusters needed someone like Todd Phillips or Adam McKay, Chris Miller Phil Lord or Paul Fe—wait forget that last one.
I think Todd Phillips could’ve done Ghosrbusters right. He’s irreverent, an Ivan Reitman protege, unlike most comedic filmmakers he’s got a great sense for the visuals. You watch The Hangover and it’s a great looking movie.
Todd Phillips, Adam McKay, those other guys, I think they would’ve realized what Ghostbusters is: contemporary comedy icons busting ghosts. With a good script.
Statistics: Posted by GuyX — November 12th, 2024, 1:21 pm