[EDFX]

I have an friend who is an mid 20s adult and has never seen any Ghostbusters movies. A group of us is planning on seeing the new one in a few days. Should I give her my Blu-ray movies to watch first, or let her see the new movie first?

I am a huge fan, part of the Philadelphia Ghostbusters, grew up with the franchise and have seen the new one 3 times. But I really don't know what I should recommend to her. Missing the originals will negate a lot of the fan service, but how many easter eggs will she really see after only one 1984 viewing? And since she's a younger generation, will she appreciate the originals?

I'd love to hear anyone's thoughts. Please no haters who haven't seen the movie, that won't help. Thanks!

[MagicPrime]

I think she should watch the original first for sure.

[JurorNo.2]

Is she open to older movies in general?

[MagicPrime]

Is she open to older movies in general?

That's a good point. How does she feel about other movies of the era? Like say: Back to the Future or The Goonies?

[JurorNo.2]

Is she open to older movies in general?

That's a good point. How does she feel about other movies of the era? Like say: Back to the Future or The Goonies?

Or Back to School (another Ramis written film).

[MagicPrime]

That's a good point. How does she feel about other movies of the era? Like say: Back to the Future or The Goonies?

Or Back to School (another Ramis written film).

The Triple Lindy!

[Scum]

I would absolutely say to watch the original first.

But, this could be an interesting test. Have her watch the new one and then watch the original. I would be really interested to know what the opinion would be to someone who's seen the new one and then seen the original. I don't think we've gotten that perspective yet.

[Alphagaia]

GB84 holds up splendid. Let her watch both!

But I kinda wanna know what happens if you follow Scums advice.

[JurorNo.2]

But, this could be an interesting test. Have her watch the new one and then watch the original. I would be really interested to know what the opinion would be to someone who's seen the new one and then seen the original. I don't think we've gotten that perspective yet.

That could be cool, actually. It's like how I grew up thinking Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray were only Ghostbusters and then had my mind blown watching them on SNL.

[scythemantis]

I'd agree it's a rarer and more interesting opportunity to let someone see the divisive new movie first, then see how they like the original.

[Styrofoam_Guy]

I would also say get her to watch the originals first. It will be interesting to get her opinion on the new movie.

I think the originals hold up well but a friend in his late 30s had a different opinion (gasp!!) and said they look dated.

[JurorNo.2]

I would also say get her to watch the originals first. It will be interesting to get her opinion on the new movie.

I think the originals hold up well but a friend in his late 30s had a different opinion (gasp!!) and said they look dated.

Hmm, well I mean is there a 1984 movie that doesn't look of the moment? It's largely inevitable.

[Scum]

I would also say get her to watch the originals first. It will be interesting to get her opinion on the new movie.

I think the originals hold up well but a friend in his late 30s had a different opinion (gasp!!) and said they look dated.

Hmm, well I mean is there a 1984 movie that doesn't look of the moment? It's largely inevitable.

I think that's what makes this test so interesting. Old gritty and grainy VS new happy and flashy?

[Nassik]

I'd go with the new movie first. That way they don't go into it with a preconceived notion of what Ghostbusters is as a movie. Then they can watch the originals afterward and can be more objective about them.

[Ivo Shandor]

Is this even a question? The original!

[ghoulishfright]

ALWAYS save the best for last... New one first.

[Sav C]

I say the originals first - they have a proven track record of pulling people into the fan base. The reboot should bring in a lot of fans, but until it gets itself a successful track record of doing so, the originals should be watched first.

[deadderek]

Hands down the originals first.

[pferreira1983]

Watch the original first...please!

[ccv66]

Id watch the 2016 first enjoy on its own merrrits than gb84 and gb2. Id rather go from ok to great, than great to ok. Might be disappointed on the ladder

[Doctor Disney]

Personally, I would say watch the original film first and just stop right there!

[sjn1279]

Ghostbusters is an all time classic.

Ghostbusters 2 is a fun family film.

Ghostbusters 2016 is an ill conceived flop.

1984 it is.

[Ivo Shandor]

Ghostbusters 2016 is an ill conceived flop.

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[zeta otaku]

While I really do like the new film, definitely start with the original(s), then the reboot.

[Styrofoam_Guy]

I know the local GB club but I do not do events with them as I am normally with the Star Wars club. Before the reboot it would be interesting to know what the age group of people that visit the GB club table at events. It would also be interesting to know that with the new movie if the number of kids interested in Ghostbusters increases significantly.

[EDFX]

Wow, thanks everyone! I'm obviously going to leave it up to her, but I'm going to recommend she just come see the new one with us first tomorrow. I don't want her to rush through the first one or two.

[Doctor Levine]

First, second, watch a story playthrough of the 2009 video game, then the reboot.