A different tone, I think. Reboot feelings aside, it’s pretty clear the marketing folks are trying to figure out the tone they want.
I’ll start this off by saying that my opinion of the first trailer was that it looked ok. I thought it basically was around what I was expecting. The jokes weren’t the best, and some of them (power of Patty) really soured with multiple viewings.
That said, this trailer makes the movie look REALLY fun. It’s still a reboot, at least in my opinion, until I officially hear otherwise. That’s really my only issue, as I just wanted them to continue the original story in some way (even tagging in alternate dimensions or something). But this looks like an enjoyable movie to me.
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That was worth spending some mb’s to see a chopped up version. Rowan looks fantastic!
So I’m a little confused now… the last movie trailer made it seem like we were going to take the Ghostbusters frame and remake it in a Zoolander type way, so we got a slapstick style film. This new trailer looks like they’re trying to split the difference and have something between original Ghostbusters and slapstick remake.
Hopefully the tone of the film is consistent, the writing and comedy is smart, and the characters are relatable.
All feelings on reboots, gender politics, tonal and camera style shifts aside, if the job a trailer is to provide you with a straightforward taste of what kind of film you are going to get, I’m not sure this did the best job. I’m more confused than ever about what kind of film we’re getting - but based on the feedback I’ve seen on this site, this seems to play a little more to the style of the originals whether to it’s benefit or detriment! Fascinating to consider.
I caught that in my second viewing and cracked up. Demonic ghost coming by. Selfie!!!
I don’t see any semblance to the originals at all. To me, it is entirely consistent with the first trailer. In fact, I think if this had been released as the first trailer, it would have received just as much negative feedback.
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The odd cringe note or two, but otherwise I really dug that trailer. 
I know I’m sour on the reboot idea so that may be clouding my judgment, but this trailer did nothing for me. I still think the ghosts look overly CGI, and I didn’t find the jokes funny. Further, at this point, I have seen all of Patty Tolen that I care to. She’s been shown as nothing more than an unfunny “mad black woman” stereotype.
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So, what you are saying is you plan to stay home? Okay. That’s cool.
Is it really suppose to resemble the original? The Fly 1986 is nothing like The Fly 1956. This trailer is receiving just as much hate as the first one and I think that’s completely unfair because I think it’s a much better trailer. But as they say Haters are going to hate no mater how childish or irrational that hate might get.
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Not entirely. I’ve already got my tickets to see the original when it comes back to theaters in June.
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So is it now called Ghostbusters : Answer the call? I’m so confused.
Honestly, I don’t really see any difference from the first trailer.
Perhaps there was less jokes and more creep factor. Most likely because there are more completed effects now than before.
I honestly thought this trailer may have shown too much off. We see Rowan and the actual possession of Kevin.
I failed to anticipate that “Rowan” would be comparable in size to Stay Puft. Of course! Why wouldn’t he be? There’s not an ounce of originality in this entire movie.
I’ve noticed several people in this forum using the word “irrational” incorrectly. There’s an endless sea of insults out there at your disposal if you’re itching to find one. I suggest becoming familiar with a dictionary.
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I love the new trailer, sooo much better than the first! 
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I get people are angry and looking for a fight, but I’m finishing my vacation in Spain with a pina colada in hand, while sitting in a free WiFi zone and a brand new Ghostbuster trailer on repeat. I’m as happy as a clam.
The first trailer was kind of dull, but this one looks much better! I think it helped that the original theme made an appearance, since the electric/modern version really isn’t to my tastes.
Irony is that at the 50 second mark a main character forces herself onto a crowd of people who aren’t interested and when she falls flat on her back she criticizes them for being racist or sexist. I think that scene pretty much sums up this movie’s entire PR cycle.
Much better than the first trailer. It’s not going to replace the originals for me (duh) but it does seem like it could be fun.