The new "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" movie mixes old and new elements, but it's unclear what it's trying to be.
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The film includes an interesting story about a girl and a ghost discovering themselves, but it feels out of place.
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Another storyline involves a guy becoming a stepdad to some teens, but it's not given much focus.
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The movie can't decide if it wants to rely on nostalgia or introduce new ideas.
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The film starts with a fancy quote and a story about ice, but the frozen theme doesn't appear until the end.
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The Spengler family moves to New York to catch ghosts, but they get into trouble with someone who hates Ghostbusters.
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The main villain wants to build an army of ghosts, but the scary part isn't used enough.
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The director and writer hint at a romantic relationship between the girl and the ghost, but it's not explored fully.
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The original Ghostbusters team reunites, but their presence feels like tired fan service.
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Overall, "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" is a letdown, lacking the charm of the original films despite strong performances.
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