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Ghostbusters II

Name: Ghostbusters II
Director: Ivan Reitman
Released: 1989
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

1989

Director

Ivan Reitman

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Ghostbusters II operates as a comedic film that challenges the cliché of the competent institution. By focusing on a group of outsiders who bypass traditional authority to address a systemic issue, the film highlights decentralized ability to act. While the film lacks modern multi-layered focus, it excels in providing professional and empowered female characters. The urban setting offers a diverse backdrop, even though the main cast remains relatively uniform. The film’s strength lies in its postmodern skepticism towards bureaucracy and its emphasis on the psychological impact of collective human emotion.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ghostbusters II have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The interpersonal dynamics focus solely on traditional romantic and platonic relationships.

How does Ghostbusters II portray gender?

Fair

Dana Barrett plays a significant role in the story as a skilled professional musician. The film includes conversations between women that do not revolve around men, passing the Bechdel test.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ghostbusters II?

Fair

The New York City setting showcases a wide range of ethnicities among its residents. However, the main characters remain predominantly of a single ethnicity, lacking diversity in their backgrounds.

How does Ghostbusters II represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques centralized power by showing a private entity working against city authorities. It delves into the collective negative emotions as a psychological force.

Does Ghostbusters II include disability representation?

Limited

The film minimally addresses neurodivergence and physical disabilities. These elements are used as plot devices rather than being explored in depth.

Present on Screen

Dana Barrett is a skilled professional who plays a significant role in the story.
The film passes the Bechdel test by featuring conversations between women that do not revolve around men.
The narrative challenges traditional authority by centering on unconventional, decentralized protagonists.

Limited or Absent

The main characters lack racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of queer identity.
Disability and neurodivergence are used as plot devices rather than being developed as character traits.

Official Synopsis

The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business.

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