Ghostbusters 2 is a great flick and I never understood the hate. Maybe because I am a little older and the original predates me a little bit and part 2 was actually part of my youth?
I watched I Spit On Your Grave 2 this weekend and it was really good. For a straight to DVD movie, it was well made and followed the classic formula well. If you have the stomach for these types of movies, give it a watch. It was on Hulu Plus so that made it an easier, aka free, decision.
I think you're correct, folks who didn't experience the full awesomeness of the original were more forgiving, perhaps, of the sequel.
My summer vacation ends tonight (duh!), so I may watch I Spit On Your Grave, a zombie flick, random horror film, etc. as a treat.
VERDICT: I am desperate to find movies suitable for a 5th grader and lowered my standards.
The Princess Bride! That is, if you've yet to watch it with your 5th grader.
Movie tonight with wife and daughter, no joke. It might be the one. I also want to watch Bill and Ted's excellent Adventure, but I honestly can't remember if it was any good, or if it will are well (I saw it in theatre).