Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a fun, spooky comedy with a healthy dose of nostalgia you’ll enjoy. Check out the details in my parents guide movie review.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire releases in theaters across the United States this Friday, March 22, 2024. The film stars the original Ghostbusters: Dan Aykroyd (Ray Stantz), Ernie Hudson (Winston Zeddemore), Bill Murray (Peter Venkman), and Annie Potts (Janine Melnitz). It also includes Paul Rudd (Gary Grooberson), Mckenna Grace (Phoebe Spengler), Carrie Coon (Callie Spengler), Finn Wolfhard (Trevor Spengler), Patton Oswalt (Hubert Wartzki), Celeste O’Connor (Lucky), Kumail Nanjiani (Nadeem Razmaadi), James Acaster (Lars Pinfield), William Atherton (Walter Peck), Logan Kim (Podcaster), and Emily Alyn Lind. The film was written by Jason Reitman, Ivan Reitman, and Gil Kenan, who also directed it. Check out the details in my parents guide movie review.
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Parents Guide
In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse where the original Ghostbusters have taken ghost-busting to the next level. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must unite to protect their home and save the world from a second ice age.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Age Rating Parents Guide
Let’s take a look at what concerned parents need to know about the age ratings of the movie before letting their younger audiences watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024).
Language: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) contains some strong language with not much profanity. Stronger words include the use of sh*t (one use), a**, a**h*le, d*mn, d*ck (one use), hell, nipples, and testicles.
Mature Content: Other than the snippets of language in the film, what parents need to be made aware of if they are bringing younger children to see the movie are the violent scenes and paranormal action that include an ancient evil possession. Scenes include characters dying from a death chill, ghostly forces that haunt and terrorize characters, a sewer dragon ghost captured by putting characters lives in peril, and more. The film does not contain any drug abuse, drug use content, or sex scenes; however, there is a scene that shows the brief nudity of a female’s bare chest revealed in a painting.
Age Rating of the Movie Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024): Sony Pictures Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire movie rating has an PG-13 rating by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA rating) for supernatural action/violence, snippets of language and suggestive references, and the parental guidelines advisory recommends it for mature audiences, an older audience, an adult audience, younger viewers, young adults, little kids, older kids, and teens aged 13 years and older. The suggestion of parental guidance or a legal guardian (adult guardian) for this restricted PG-13 category is highly suggested for young children, teenage children, and young kids under 13 years of age in this PG-13-rated motion pictures for adult material. The minimum age recommendation is 13 years old.
Overall Thoughts
Cracking open another chapter in the Ghostbusters saga, “Frozen Empire” delivers a mix of thrills, chills, and a whole lot of familiar faces. Unlike its predecessor, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Frozen Empire leans more into the comedy and fun aspects of the franchise, reminiscent of the original films.
The new Ghostbusters—Phoebe, Gary, Callie, and Trevor—are a charismatic bunch. Their banter and teamwork are a highlight, bringing fresh energy to the franchise. And this time around, the original Ghostbusters (minus the irreplaceable Harold Ramis) feel more like genuine contributors to the story, not just nostalgia bait.
Not everything is perfect in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire; the plot struggles to juggle introducing a new threat, integrating the old guard, and showering audiences with fan service references. This contributes to the slow pace at the start of the film and leaves the movie feeling cluttered and lacking focus throughout. While a sprinkle of nostalgia is nice, some may find Frozen Empire relies a bit too heavily on callbacks to the original films.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire boasts impressive special effects, especially when it comes to the chilling main villain. However, the high-octane opening sets a bar the movie doesn’t quite maintain throughout, with the energy dipping at times.
If you’re a die-hard Ghostbusters fan with a soft spot for proton packs and witty banter, Frozen Empire offers a fun, albeit familiar, adventure. However, if you’re looking for a groundbreaking story or a perfectly balanced narrative, this sequel might leave you feeling a little less than satisfied.
