Ghostbusters
2016 · 117 min · Director: Paul Feig
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Paranormal researcher Abby Yates and physicist Erin Gilbert are trying to prove that ghosts exist in modern society. When strange apparitions appear in Manhattan, Gilbert and Yates turn to engineer Jillian Holtzmann for help. Also joining the team is Patty Tolan, a lifelong New Yorker who knows the city inside and out. Armed with proton packs and plenty of attitude, the four women prepare for an epic battle as more than 1,000 mischievous ghouls descend on Times Square.
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Ghostbusters (2016) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Humor 35%, Fear 20%, Surprise 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Humor35%
- Fear20%
- Surprise20%
- Excitement15%
- Satisfaction10%
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Humor, Fear, Surprise. Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Action. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Humor, Fear and Surprise. Its IMDb rating of 6.8/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 70/100.
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Emotional journey
- Humor
- Excitement
- Relief
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Excitement
Dominant emotion: Relief
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Humor | Excitement | Relief |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Tension | 57 % | 47 % | 12 % | 0 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Humor | 55 % | 48 % | 14 % | 0 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 46 % | 31 % | 4 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 20′ | Excitement | 60 % | 46 % | 43 % | 9 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Humor | 56 % | 53 % | 28 % | 8 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Humor | 57 % | 57 % | 21 % | 8 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 38′ | Humor | 59 % | 53 % | 33 % | 11 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Humor | 59 % | 49 % | 40 % | 9 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Humor | 64 % | 51 % | 51 % | 11 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 56′ | Excitement | 65 % | 51 % | 51 % | 18 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 61′ | Humor | 60 % | 50 % | 36 % | 11 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Humor | 59 % | 45 % | 31 % | 10 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Tension | 63 % | 40 % | 34 % | 15 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Tension | 69 % | 45 % | 44 % | 10 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Tension | 74 % | 51 % | 59 % | 6 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 91′ | Excitement | 76 % | 53 % | 68 % | 9 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Excitement | 80 % | 49 % | 68 % | 25 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 102′ | Relief | 75 % | 45 % | 53 % | 43 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 108′ | Humor | 62 % | 47 % | 33 % | 35 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 114′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
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Gertrude Aldridge Ghost
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Electrocuted Ghost
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Details
- Directed by
- Paul Feig
- Written by
- Ivan Reitman, Paul Feig, Katie Dippold, Katie Dippold
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2016
- Runtime
- 117 min
- Country
- United States, Australia
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Humor
- Data updated
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