Thirty-six years after the original movie, Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is precisely the burst of excitement that Hollywood is craving at the moment. If you haven’t seen the film yet, what are you waiting for? If you have, here’s your chance to grab some awesome Beetlejuice Beetlejuice memorabilia.
Synopsis
Following a family tragedy, the Deetz family—spanning three generations—returns to their ancestral home in Winter River. Lydia’s life takes a dramatic turn when her teenage daughter, Astrid, inadvertently opens a portal to the Afterlife, bringing old hauntings with it.
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After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife. |
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| Studio: Plan B Entertainment, Tim Burton Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Running Time: 105 minutes |
| Release Date: September 6, 2024 |
| Cast: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe |
| Director: Tim Burton |
| Writers: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, Seth Grahame-Smith |
| Genre: Comedy, Horror, Fantasy, Dark Comedy |
| Box Office: $264.3 million |
“Even though Haris Zambarloukos replaces Thomas E. Ackerman as the cinematographer in this film, the same spirit of the original resonates in every wacky shot as Burton’s overall vision stays intact.”
‘ The juice is loose’
Thoroughly enjoyed the first part.. Part 2 is incredibly funnier.
he puts on that pin-striped black and white suit and wreaks havoc wherever he goes.
Michael Keaton hasn’t lost a sarcastic beat as Betelgeuse either, as he sparks to life the moment he puts on that pin-striped black and white suit and wreaks havoc wherever he goes.
There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too.
It feels right, establishing itself as one of the best sequels of an original property in a long time.
What works here is how the writers didn’t try to reinvent the wheel or force feed it into becoming too modern for the sake of it.
Michael Keaton hasn’t lost a sarcastic beat as Betelgeuse either, as he sparks to life the moment he puts on that pin-striped black and white suit and wreaks havoc wherever he goes.
There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too.
If Burton thinks there’s a story worthy to be told, he’s game. Otherwise, he leaves it alone
practical effects invigorate the cartoonish characters to then a black-and-white flashback set in Italian and paying tribute to Gothic horror
“a wonderful callback to peak Tim Burton Gothic cinema and showcases how the genre of Burtonesque is still alive and well in 2024”
There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too.
“There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too”
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Jenna Ortega steps into the role of the moody teenager, à la the original archetype for Lydia Deetz, as if it’s almost second nature to her (it kind of is at this point in her career as she becomes the Moody Scream Queen).
If Dafoe doesn’t receive an award for this energized and delightful performance, there’s no hope in Hollywood.
Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara pick up where they left off 36 years ago, showcasing the natural character development that would have taken place for Lydia and Delia but also capturing their unmistakable quirks and personalities.
“Even though Haris Zambarloukos replaces Thomas E. Ackerman as the cinematographer in this film, the same spirit of the original resonates in every wacky shot as Burton’s overall vision stays intact.”
However, there’s a genuineness and heart to it, as if everyone involved is here for the love of the characters and not for the giant paydays.
“Michael Keaton hasn’t lost a sarcastic beat as Betelgeuse either, as he sparks to life the moment he puts on that pin-striped black and white suit and wreaks havoc wherever he goes.”
There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too.
It isn’t only the people behind the camera who are reveling in the moment, but the people in front of it too
“It feels right, establishing itself as one of the best sequels of an original property in a long time.”
Michael Keaton hasn’t lost a sarcastic beat as Betelgeuse either, as he sparks to life the moment he puts on that pin-striped black and white suit and wreaks havoc wherever he goes.
It isn’t only the people behind the camera who are reveling in the moment, but the people in front of it too
Justin Theroux plays the part of the sniveling and entirely fake Rory to perfection as he becomes one of the most eye roll-inducing characters on screen.
Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara pick up where they left off 36 years ago, showcasing the natural character development that would have taken place for Lydia and Delia but also capturing their unmistakable quirks and personalities
“There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too.”
Resultantly, it enables the story to contain a timeless quality that isn’t tied to a specific era.
It feels right, establishing itself as one of the best sequels of an original property in a long time.
Much like before, though, Burton embraces the weirdest and most wonderful parts of his mind from the 1988 film, while also applying the unabashed fun factor from the beloved and strange animated series that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves
‘ It can’t replicate the same sense of “what the heck am I watching?” that the 1988 film held, since it was completely original then, but it builds on what came before it rather than try to redo it. ‘
It feels right, establishing itself as one of the best sequels of an original property in a long time.
Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Seth Grahame-Smith’s story contains the same level of humor and campiness as the original Beetlejuice movie.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice doesn’t scream created-by-committee as Tim Burton’s wild imagination comes out to play – free from corporate meddling and Warner Bros. Pictures’ unwavering desire to tinker.
Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, and Seth Grahame-Smith’s story contains the same level of humor and campiness as the original Beetlejuice movie
“Much like before, though, Burton embraces the weirdest and most wonderful parts of his mind from the 1988 film, while also applying the unabashed fun factor from the beloved and strange animated series that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves”
What works here is how the writers didn’t try to reinvent the wheel or force feed it into becoming too modern for the sake of it.
“It isn’t only the people behind the camera who are reveling in the moment, but the people in front of it too. “
It isn’t only the people behind the camera who are reveling in the moment, but the people in front of it too.
“Apart from the addition of mobile phones, it doesn’t feel like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice takes place in 2024. Resultantly, it enables the story to contain a timeless quality that isn’t tied to a specific era.”
If Burton thinks there’s a story worthy to be told, he’s game. Otherwise, he leaves it alone – which is admirable in a time in which every studio acts like Delores and sucks the life out of every property.
“If Dafoe doesn’t receive an award for this energized and delightful performance, there’s no hope in Hollywood.”
Great movie!
“What this creates is a wonderful callback to peak Tim Burton Gothic cinema and showcases how the genre of Burtonesque is still alive and well in 2024.”
Here’s the funny thing about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice – it falls in line with Hollywood’s affinity for sequels and nostalgia-bait in terms of getting people to the cinema.
“There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice doesn’t scream created-by-committee as Tim Burton’s wild imagination comes out to play – free from corporate meddling and Warner Bros. Pictures’ unwavering desire to tinker.”
“Clearly, Tim Burton doesn’t want to play the studio game and set up a franchise with multiple movies, spinoffs, and endless toy meals. “
Much like before, though, Burton embraces the weirdest and most wonderful parts of his mind from the 1988 film, while also applying the unabashed fun factor from the beloved and strange animated series that doesn’t get the recognition it deserves
It feels right, establishing itself as one of the best sequels of an original property in a long time.
There’s a certain kind of joy that a viewer experiences when it’s clear everyone involved in a film is having a great time too.
“Similarly, Monica Bellucci feels as if she’s born to play a succubus-meets-Morticia Addams role.”