‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ (PG-13)
Ghoulish reboot sequel has lots going on; language, scares.
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” is the sequel to the 2021 reboot, bringing together Ghostbusters new and old (even Bill Murray!) to fight an icy supernatural baddie. Some of the frights here are creepier and ickier than in previous iterations, including a scary, glowing-eyed ghoul who can freeze and shatter humans; a true “phantom limb”; suicidal mini-Stay Puft Marshmallow men; and an adorable spook that projectile-vomits. Characters are frequently in peril, proton pack weapons are used and there’s property damage galore (plus jump scares). Expect a few suggestive jokes, including older teens repeatedly referring to a secret room as a “sex dungeon.” Language includes “a--hole,” “son of a b----,” “s---,” “damn” and one reference to “the f-word.” One scene is set inside a smoke and vape shop, and an adult takes a swig from a bottle of alcohol. Amid all the ghostly mayhem are clear messages about family, belonging, teamwork, curiosity and perseverance. And the target audience of older tweens and teens is likely to enjoy the movie’s focus on 15-year-old Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and the other smart, capable teen characters. (115 minutes)
