Despite the shoddy CGI effects, Ghostbusters is a timeless classic that is just as funny now as it was upon its release. Fan appreciation of the franchise has been at an all-time high this year, given the film’s 30th anniversary, as well as the concrete developments surrounding the upcoming third film after years of false starts and never-ending rumors. As it stands now, Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks, Bridesmaids) will be directing a Ghostbusters reboot with intentions of having an all-female cast of Ghostbusters.
Speaking with Empire Online (as transcribed by Comic Book Movie), Feig shared his vision for the upcoming film, namely why he prefers to reboot the series rather than film a direct sequel to the previous two films, stating:
I have too much respect for the original one [to do a sequel…] There’s also the feeling that once the world knows ghosts and has seen them busted on such a large scale, they run the risk of becoming pedestrian. There’s something fun about introducing our world, which has never seen ghosts to the phenomenon of ghosts. I love origin stories and to introduce new characters.
Furthermore, Feig and co-writer Katie Dipold (The Heat) actually want to embrace the horror side of the plot, with Feig explaining, “I want ours to be scarier than the original, to be quite honest. Katie Dipold and I are so focused on wanting to do scary comedy. We don’t want to hold back.”
Finally, Feig addressed the “gimmick” of having an all-female cast:
A lot of people accused it of being a gimmick. I guess I can see the cynics’ view of it, but for me I just love working with funny women. People said, ‘Why don’t you do a mix?’ I’m just more interested in the idea of lady Ghostbusters. It’s the way my brain works.
The framework for Feig’s entry in the Ghostbusters franchise is solid on paper, with a direction that I think most modern moviegoers will enjoy. However, without a concrete plot or cast to speak upon, we’ll just have to play the waiting game to see exactly how enjoyable (or otherwise) the film will be.
[via Comic Book Movie]