I published a synopsis of this film a year and a half ago, which they adhered to pretty faithfully throughout production. I've had first-hand accounts of auditions and filming in both Boston and NYC. The clunky Aykroyd cameo was first reported on from one of my sets. The Sony emails laid bare the horrific internal process that led to the reboot approach we're being presented with, and there have been legitimate leaks regarding the post work, reshoots, and screenings. The studio has reportedly been in panic mode for a year now, and it's only ratcheted up (leading to those VERY late reshoots). There have been enough featurettes, trailers, spots, and interviews to have a good idea of the resulting film. Dismissing the conversation on the basis of the release date not being here yet is a weak deflection of genuine, informed criticisms. If you don't want to take up the film's side in the debate, I don't blame you for a second! That doesn't mean we can't have the conversation without you, and it doesn't take away from the legitimacy of our complaints.
The only reason the misogynists seem so prevalent is due to high-profile people (Feig, Faraci, et al) trying to paint all of us with that broad brush. Why would they do that? Well, those detractors - who I truly believe are in the minority- are easier to rebut than those with legitimate grievances. Why discuss the issues when you can just claim a moral high ground for a lazy, crummy entry in a cherished franchise which deserved better?
