Ghostbusters Director Blames Trump Supporters for 2016 Film's Failure
- Paul Feig claims that the failure of the 2016 all-female Ghostbusters film was due to backlash from Trump supporters.
- The film opened with $46 million but ultimately failed to draw a significant audience, with critics citing its poor quality and uninspired content.
- The contrasting success of Ocean's 8 suggests that factors other than political affiliations may have influenced the reception of the Ghostbusters film.
Paul Feig, the director of the 2016 all-female Ghostbusters film, continues to attribute the movie's poor performance to backlash from Trump supporters. Despite the film's initial box office success, earning $46 million upon release, it ultimately failed to attract a significant audience. Critics argue that the film's lack of quality, characterized by uninspired writing and a failure to resonate with viewers, played a crucial role in its downfall. Furthermore, the marketing strategy seemed to alienate potential fans by framing the film as a political statement rather than a universal comedy. This approach may have discouraged many viewers, including those who supported Hillary Clinton, from attending the film. The contrasting success of Ocean's 8, an all-female ensemble film released later, raises questions about the validity of Feig's claims regarding sexism as a primary factor in the Ghostbusters failure. Ultimately, the film's shortcomings and divisive marketing choices appear to be more significant contributors to its lack of success than any political affiliations of its audience.