Prahl/Rocke Splash NewsEver since the news broke about the new Ghostbusters reboot, the original movie's legions of fans have been opinionated, to say the least. There was a large contingent who didn't want the movie remade at all, there were the obnoxious folks who didn't like the idea of (gasp!) an all-female version, and then there were the fans who just wanted to make sure that the reboot honored the original properly.
As more and more details come out about the film, those camps have remained relatively intact but with more...opinions? Well, that's putting it nicely. Ghostbusters fans have not been holding back at all, whether it's to totally geek out or to straight-up rip the movie a new one. First photos from the Boston set started to surface, showing cast members like Melissa McCarthy, Kate McKinnon and Kristen Wiig in their ghost-busting getups.
Then today, director Paul Feig decided to give fans a little gift by revealing an image of the revamped Ecto-1 car on Twitter.
And let's just say that reactions were heated. Very heated. Very very very heated. We decided to take a deep dive into fan reaction to the prop piece, and we ended up knee-deep in some totally crazed Ghostbusters fans. It's certainly a positive that moviegoers are so passionate about one of the most classic flicks, but they may be taking things a bit too far. You be the judge.
First, we'll start with the good news; there was a sizable chunk of Ecto-1 supporters. Or, rather, Paul Feig supporters who are deciding to put their trust in the renowned director.
@paulfeig: OMG YES!!!!!!!!!! I'm a hardcore #Ghostbusters fan and I LOVE this!
? Bonnie Burton (@bonniegrrl) July 8, 2015@MisterHearn @paulfeig Not a fan of the logo being under the molding but I understand why it had to be that way. The red paint on top works
? Sean Buckley (@seaniccus) July 8, 2015@paulfeig She's a beaut, Clark.
? Brian K (@Briligerent) July 8, 2015@paulfeig Hell yes. I like it. About 30 years old from the film, just like the original. #Ghostbusters #Ecto1
? G.S. Perno (@GSPerno) July 8, 2015@paulfeig I'm not positive on this, remake/reboot, but I must admit, the car looks fabulous! #Ecto1
? Brandon Suttles (@KrayzieBuffett) July 8, 2015@paulfeig you crazy son of a bitch, that looks pretty good! Who is going to be driving that bad boy?
? Anthony Parisi (@Parisi2274) July 8, 2015@paulfeig This is the Ghostbusteriest of all possible Ecto 1 car model choices. Superb!
? Raymond Larabie (@typodermic) July 8, 2015@paulfeig Loving all the designs so far. #Ghostbusters
? James Stafford (@jpstafford) July 8, 2015Then there's the not-so-good news. A lot of people are really pissed about the big reveal. Whether they're not happy with the aesthetics of the car or just actively against the idea of a Ghostbusters remake altogether, they didn't hide their feelings. At all.
@paulfeig I hate to say it, but it looks cheap and belongs in a second rate Con, not a feature film! #Ecto1
? Richard Tee (@RichardTheGeek) July 8, 2015@paulfeig weaksauce, like your movie. not visionary to "upgrade" a 59 Cadillac to a 1980s Caddy just b/c your movie is made 30 years later.
? Nicholas Menasche (@Nofcrew) July 8, 2015@paulfeig Ack! 80's hearse has absolutely no character.
? News You Can Use (@bigslam123) July 8, 2015@paulfeig This won't work. Sorry, i don't like it. But hey, i won't be mad, if you surprise me with the movie. But until now i got no hope.
? Schnitzel-Eddy (@Schnitzel_Eddy) July 8, 2015@paulfeig Don't like it, it's not as iconic as the original Ecto-1. I don't have a good feeling about this #Ghostbusters movie.
? Payton! (@cyxodus) July 8, 2015But since we never want to end on a negative note, let's take a moment to acknowledge one Ghostbusters reveal that people can't help but love: Kate McKinnon's costume. Girl's got flair, and no one can deny it. So at least we have that to look forward to.
.@paulasrsly I am already planning my Kate McKinnon Ghostbusters Halloween costume
? Paula Ersly (@paulasrsly) July 1, 2015@CloneNic are you surprised at all. my entire paycheck is going to be spent watching kate mckinnon in ghostbusters as many times as I can
? Meg Haas (@meggh11) July 6, 2015this ghostbusters pic of melissa mccarthy & kate mckinnon is.. i dunno, like, the personalification of MY emotions pic.twitter.com/7AOJS3CR8W
? Tina Horn (@tinahornsass) June 23, 2015