Fans and followers finally got a taste of the "Ghostbusters" reboot with Kristen Wiig, Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones. Apparently for some, the trailer of the "Ghostbusters" reboot left a sour taste in the mouth.
The "Ghostbusters" reboot director Paul Feig has a proven track record for comedy films, with such work as "Bridesmaids," "Spy" and "The Heat." USA Today reports how Feig explained that the trailer for the "Ghostbusters" reboot is a bridge of sorts between the old versions and this latest one. "We wanted to plant a flag early," Feig said. "People don't know what this movie is."
While Feig's style is apparent and appreciated in the recently released trailer for the "Ghostbusters" reboot, the production choice for the characters had been found stereotypical at best.
According to Daily Mail, fans were unhappy with the decision to design Erin Gilbert (Wiig), Abby Yates (McCarthy), Jillian Holtzman (McKinnon) as female scientists in the "Ghostbusters" reboot while the one African American character, Patty Tolan played by Jones is a New York City subway character. Intentional or otherwise, fans felt that the call was stereotypical and racist. More than a few took to social media to express their disapproval.
Many lauded the decision to make the "Ghostbusters" reboot a female-dominated version of the franchise. However, the Tolan issue certainly seems the proverbial two steps back for what was initially touted as progress in equality.
Gossip Cop points out that the opening to the reboot is an homage to the first "Ghostbusters" film. While fans were happy enough to get reacquainted with the sight of ectoplasm, some wonder if original mainstay Slimer will make an appearance. Original Ghostbusters Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Ernie Hudson will reportedly be seen in cameo roles in the latest instalment.
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"Thor: Raganorok" star Chris Hemsworth joins Wiig, McCarthy, McKinnon and Jones as the team's secretary. The "Ghostbuster" reboot is set to make the cinema rounds on July 15.
