Paul Rudd is an actor who has been a part of some of the biggest shows and franchises. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Only Murders in the Building, he has a range that makes him one of the most interesting and charming actors. He has established himself as not only an actor loved by the fans but also as someone who can easily steal the spotlight with his skilled acting.
Despite his knack for comedic timing, one franchise seems to fall short when it comes to the latest films. Ghostbusters is one franchise that started off as a comedy film series but with the latest film’s trailer, things may be turning rather quickly. After Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Rudd is to return to the franchise with Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. Fans seem to think it is a Stranger Things copy.
Paul Rudd’s Ghostbusters’ Latest Trailer Releases
Paul Rudd‘s Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a film that many came to believe was solely carried by the actor. It was his own capability and talent that kept the film afloat. However, the latest trailer for its upcoming sequel has fans wondering what truly the essence of the franchise remains to be. The trailer shows Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire to be a much more serious movie than a satirical take on the supernatural.
Although it is not always necessary for these films to take a comedic approach, that does not necessarily mean the humorous aspect becomes more about quips than the actual support of the film. The latest trailer has fans wondering about what the film might actually be about considering that it looks a lot like a Stranger Things copy. Fans have since been wondering why a franchise that is supposed to be a lighthearted take on the supernatural aspects is taking itself far too seriously.
Fans Troll Paul Rudd’s Latest Ghostbusters Film
Fans have been since trolling Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, because of how bizarre it seems to be for them. Many have been thinking as if the franchise is overselling the entire film, in turn, writing its own doom. They have argued that seeing that the film tackles themes of comedy, it should not use that as a quip towards the end of a trailer.
I thought Afterlife was okay but yeah, not very funny. Almost felt like an extension of Stranger Things. Needs more charm. Can’t totally rely on Paul Rudd to provide all of it.
— Joey Pedras (@JoeyPedras) November 9, 2023
Trailers are supposed to oversell drama but dedicating a whole minute of this one to looking like a straight disaster movie with no immediate indication that it’s Ghostbusters really is baffling.
— AnoneySnufftan (@AnoneySnufftan) November 8, 2023
Sony treating Ghostbusters like their own Star Wars is so fucking funny
— rocky raccoon 🪨🦝 (@rockyraccoon24) November 8, 2023
Ghostbusters 2016 was a shit reboot so now they’re Rise of Skywalkering these new ones to please the fans while also trying to get the Stranger Things audiences
— Brandon 🇵🇸 (@CrossMaul) November 8, 2023
The original Alien movie was a horror now it’s an action franchise, genre changes happen when an IP goes on for very long(maybe too long here)
— Mako Mankanshoku (@KuntaTyrPriv) November 8, 2023
So much so, fans have thought of it as not just a rip-off of Stranger Things but also that it lacks something. Many believe that the film lacks the element of charm and needs to figure out a better way to connect with its audience.
