Paul Feig Addresses Backlash on Ghostbusters Reboot

Paul Feig, director of the 2016 'Ghostbusters' remake, has once again attributed the film's failure to political backlash, specifically citing support for Donald Trump as a significant factor. He claims that many of the film's critics were Trump supporters who politicized the movie's all-female cast, suggesting it turned into a pro-women statement that polarized audiences. Despite receiving favorable reviews from critics, the film grossed only $229 million against its $300 million budget, leading to significant financial losses for Sony. Feig's comments have drawn criticism for deflecting accountability from the film's lackluster script and execution. Co-stars Melissa McCarthy and Leslie Jones have previously pointed to misogyny and racism as reasons for the backlash. Overall, Feig's insistence on blaming external factors reflects a broader trend in Hollywood of evading responsibility for failed projects.