Summary
It wouldn’t be aGhostbustersmovie without a few memorable lines to add some humor and emotion. Luckily,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empirehas plenty, and the best quotes often come from great writing and stellar delivery, showcasing that while fans love the franchise, it’s not just for the ghosts and the gadgets, but for the characters and the hearts within them.
The bestGhostbusters: Frozen Empirequotes come from the entire cast, and it seems that every character gets at least one memorable line that’s worth a smile a chuckle, or even a hearty tear. While Hell may indeed freeze over New York City forthe 4thGhostbustersmovie, the quotes can keep everyone in the theater warm.
10“Devil’s Testicle.”
Podcast Tries To Name Garraka
When Podcast and Ray receive the mysterious and freezing orb that houses something truly sinister, they begin to spitball a few names. Once it’s handed over to Winston’s team of engineers, Podcast seems rather proud in his naming of the orb as the “Devil’s Testicle.” It’s a moment that will have audiences laughing at the unpredictable absurdity of the name.
There’s a valid thought to Podcast’s name. Still, perhaps he should workshop a few more names before having an executive decision, as that’s a far less menacing name than what’s actually inside, as Garraka can unleash a frozen hellscape over the world. He certainly isn’t something as inappropriate as thisGhostbusterssequelcharacter suggests.
9“This Is The Way I Want To Spend My Golden Years.”
Ray & Winston Get Emotional About Aging
After losing Egon Spengler, and Harold Ramis in real life, it’s hard not to get emotional when Winston confronts Ray about his antics at the New York Public Library, and how he could have gotten Podcast and Phoebe killed, and himself. It’s a sad moment between two friends, both on and off screen, as they talk about how they’re in their golden years, and they can’t be heroic action stars of the 80s.
The clock remains ticking on everyone’s mortality, and to see these two titans wrestle with that concept, and express their love for what they do, is both touching and heartbreaking, as nobody wants to get old, and for Ray especially, he just wants to keep busting ghosts.
8“Puppies. Love Them or Kill Them?”
Venkman’s Surprise Questioning To Nadeem
Peter Venkman decides to put his doctorate to work as he tries to get behind the mind of Nadeem and figure out what about him sets of PKE meters. He decides to rely on the trusty colander helmet that was used on Louis Tully all those years ago and immediately sets off to ask a series of questions to evoke an emotional response from Nadeem.
The first question takes everyone by surprise, as he so casually asks Nadeem if he loves puppies or wants to kill them. It’s an absurd comment that can have audiences chuckling and shows that even decades later, Bill Murray as Peter Venkman has still got it.
7“You The Weird Guy Who Buys Strange Old Things?”
Nadeem Tries To Sell A Mysterious Orb To Ray Stantz
Nadeem bursts into Ray’s shop and is quick to ask two things of him: A – is he weird, and B – does he buy strange old things? It’s a funny comment thatRay doesn’t seem to take offenseto, and it’s really his cheerful reply that makes it, as Ray replies with a smile on his face: “Correct on both counts.”, showing that he’s proud to be a weird guy and proud to buy strange old things.
It’s a fun interaction, and Dan Aykroyd always brings so much heart and charisma to his role as Ray Stantz, who features pretty heavily inGhostbusters: Frozen Empire, which may charm audiences who see him as the heart of the OGs.
6“It Was The 80s, No One Was Too Worried About The Future.”
Janine Speaks About The Selfishness Of The 80s
When the Ghostbusters discuss the containment unit in the basement, and how it’s literally overflowing with ghosts, Janine is quick to add a snarky remark that it was the 80s, which is why they never thought to make it bigger, or even empty out the container every once in a while.
It’s a fun comment that harks back to decades prior, as those who remember or even reflect on the 1980s might recall the selfishness of the decade, in which things were taken care of and business was booming, and the idea of environmental acts was an afterthought.
5“Busting Makes Me Feel Good.”
Gary Pokes Fun At The Ghostbuster’s Motto To Callie
The sexually suggestive nature of “busting makes me feel good” from Ray Parker Jr.’sGhostbusterssong is always funny, and when Gary and Callie are having a hard time with Walter Peck, he recites the song in a hilarious manner to use his charisma to cheer Callie up, and it seems to work, even if he is using the “busting makes me feel good” in a weird context.
Paul Rudd brings great charm toGhostbusters: Frozen Empireas Gary Grooberson, so it’s great to see him as a Ghostbuster, and making fun of the catchy and iconic theme, which certainly has some questionable linesfor the spooky movie.
4“Garraka Can’t Help You Move On; You Have To Do That Yourself.”
Phoebe Teaches Melody An Important Lesson On Grief
Whilst Garraka can control ghosts, he cannot control emotions, but he can certainly play on them. Garraka promised Melody that if she helped him return to take over the world, then he would help Melody see her deceased family again and help her move on to be one with the universe. Playing on this grief, this manipulation of Melody is harsh, but he is a villain.
Phoebe has some fair words to say to Melody, about how only she can heal herself and move on from what has happened, and that she can’t rely on someone who is trying to freeze the Earth withan army of ghosts. It’s a quote with a deep meaning and shows the importance of grief and self-worth.
3“We’re Too Old For This.”
Winston Doesn’t Think It’s Safe To Bust Ghosts Anymore
Another aspect of charm fromGhostbusters: Frozen Empirecomes from the fact that the original cast features as their iconic characters once more, albeit40 years after the first film. Winston and Ray have a fair bit to do in the movie, and it’s Winston’s mature attitude that always shines through, even if it adds a somber note to the life of the Ghostbusters.
Winston notes that they’re too old to be doing what they used to, thatstrapping a proton packon their backs and running around busting ghosts, is too dangerous, and they could get hurt, or killed. It’s a moment of seriousness that the film doesn’t take for granted and shows how Winston always has his head on.
2“You Can Come Out, I’m Only Going To Shoot You In The Face.”
Trevor’s Ongoing Battle With Slimer Ends With Cheetos
One of the subplots ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empirehas Trevor Spengler attempting to rid the firehouse of the ghost in the attic, whichjust so happens to be Slimer. Slimer has been stealing all of the snacks in the firehouse, and Trevor attempts to lure him out of his pit with Cheetos so that he can put him in a ghost trap and be done with him once and for all.
Trevor hides behind some boxes, proton pack at the ready, and he makes a quiet little comment to try and coax Slimer out of his pit with a snarky remark on how he’sonlygoing to shoot Slimer in the face as if that’s not something extremely harsh.
Gary Is Overwhelmed At Phoebe’s Slip-Up
Part of the journey ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empireis seeing Gary Grooberson try to be less of a buddy toCallie’s kids, Trevor and Phoebe, and more of a father, yet he doesn’t know if he’s there yet. The boundary of a step-father surely can’t be easy, and Gary plays it well throughout the film, as he has been with Callie for at least 2 years at this point.
It’s a great contrast from the beginning of the movie, where Gary refers to himself as the “step-teacher” to Phoebe, only for the triumphant end of the film to feature him as the “dad”, even if Phoebe feels rather awkward after saying it, the sentiment cannot be removed from a happy father.
