Ghostbusters II: Mood Lighting & the Power of Positivity (Hear Me Out!)

Okay, so I was rewatching Ghostbusters II (don't judge, sometimes you just need cheesy 80s fun, LOL) and I started thinking about something beyond just the goofy plot: the visuals. Specifically, the lighting. The whole vibe of New York is so much grimmer than in the first movie. Remember how brightly lit the original was, even during spooky scenes? Here, everything seems perpetually twilight or just plain dark. Which is weird, right? You'd think a sequel would want a similar feel, but it almost feels like a conscious choice to visually represent the city's negativity. The ectoplasm is literally feeding on bad vibes! And then it hit me: maybe the whole point, cinematically, is about contrasting that visual darkness with the Ghostbusters' own attempts at generating hope and...well, positivity! Think about it: the slime turning pink and helping them climb the building. The Statue of Liberty scene, bathed in warm, almost golden light. It's like the movie's trying to show us that good vibes can literally break through the darkness, both narratively and visually. This is all the director's doing, it's a choice. I know it's a comedy, and maybe I'm overthinking it, but I think that the gloomier cinematography is crucial to highlight the power of laughter and unity. Like, the movie needed that visual contrast for the message to really land. Plus, who doesn't love seeing the Statue of Liberty stomping around New York? Still gives me chills (the good kind!) even if it's kinda cheesy. What do you guys think? Am I reaching? Or does the visual language elevate this sequel beyond just being a fun, if flawed, continuation of the story?