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3 Thoughts After Watching ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’:
Welcome back, Tim Burton and your wonderful wackiness!!! That’s how you double down on a classic, honor it, but give it new life and vibes in a new era. Bravo.
Catherine O’Hara continues to be an absolute scene-stealing queen.
Michael Keaton DIDN’T MISS A FRICKIN’ BEAT. Still Beetlejuice through and through.
Bonus Thought: Winona Ryder is such a treasure. To see her back as Lydia makes my soul so happy.
I really liked it. A fantastic, entertaining, funny production and all of them are very well blended. The actors are already legendary, the plot is incredible. I haven't watched this kind of movie for a long time. Definitely watch it. My favorite in this movie was BOB:joy: I would normally add it to my favorites but I stopped in between and then continued where I left off. Usually when I watch 2-hour movies that I love very much, it feels like it's over in 20 minutes. It wasn't like that in this one, but it really does justice to it in this movie. Thank you for your efforts.
A classic old-school Burton.He has thrown everything at the wall and then carefully sculpted.A creepy-elegant, funny cracked poetry.
Everyone and everything was great
“Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice,” the long-awaited sequel to the cult classic, has finally arrived after 36 years. Tim Burton managed to deliver something that respects the original material without just relying on repetition. Jenna Ortega, who already stole the show as Wednesday Addams, shines here as well, while Michael Keaton returns as Beetlejuice, undoubtedly one of the film’s standout performances.
The visuals still carry that unique Burton style, with stylish sets and a surreal afterlife that’s truly impressive. The ghost train that ferries souls to the other world is a brilliant touch. Though there’s one animation that feels a bit out of place, the movie keeps the blend of reality and fantasy that we’ve come to expect.
The cast is on par with the original. Michael Keaton returns as Beetlejuice as if no time has passed, bringing the same rhythm and energy to his scenes. Jenna Ortega fits right in with the veteran cast, playing Lydia’s daughter. The two new villains are intimidating and work well for the plot. Justin Theroux plays Lydia’s boyfriend, a character you love to hate. Catherine O’Hara and Willem Dafoe, as always, are incredible. Winona Ryder adds a nostalgic touch that works perfectly for the sequel. She revives the character with the same essence but now with a maturity that adds layers to Lydia. Her performance might seem more restrained, but it makes sense, as the character has grown over the years, and Ryder conveys that transformation with subtlety and authenticity.
The plot focuses a lot on the Deetz family, and the film flows in a fun way, with plenty of memorable twists. Overall, “Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice” honors the original and delivers scenes that will stick with you, like the resurrection of Delores and the incredible Soul Train.
I actually enjoyed it. They played it safe and didn’t take chances. I wouldn’t go out of your way to watch it though
Waited long for a sequel
A masterpiece :heart:
Much better than expected. Definitely stuck to its gonzo roots with off-the-wall humor, great visual effects, and gothic ways.
I could see someone who hasn't seen the original 1988 Beetlejuice or someone who only saw it recently not liking this one that much, but as both I and my husband saw the original back in the day all those decades ago and thus we getting the extra sprinkling of nostalgia on top, we really enjoyed this one.
The flaws in the movie, like e.g. some characters basically being completely wasted, just don't really matter that much. They're wasted, but they don't get enough screen time to drag the movie down, either, so it's kind of a wash, really, and otherwise the movie keeps up with the fun and doesn't really slow down at any point enough for you to let your hair down.
I was worried that this movie was going to do the usual cash grab sequel but that's not the case at all. It's classic Tim Burton, and matches a similar style to the original Beetlejuice. If you loved the first one, you'll love this one too. I do think the original is slightly better, if only for the fact that the sequel felt tied down in references and throwbacks to the original, making care to engage in nostalgia yet not tread on any fond memories. Definitely a movie I'll be rewatching many times.
It takes a little longer to find its grove than the original. Though that should be expected from most sequels. The movie is fun but some parts can be just weird or cringe.
BeetleJuice Beetlejuice is occasionally darker and more violent than the original too. With twists you might not see coming. It was nice to see a lot more of the underworld this time.
The movie just falls apart a little towards the end and starts to feel in a rush. To tie up loose ends.
I believe that pretty much everyone who loved the original “Beetlejuice” will also be able to find something to enjoy in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” Because what director Tim Burton serves up here is dripping with nostalgic references. But at the same time, it doesn't come across as a cheap cash grab. The film is far too weird for that and therefore stands out positively from the Hollywood standard pap.
The actors also appear as if they were genuinely excited about the movie. Michael Keaton slips effortlessly back into the role of Betelgeuse, and Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara also deliver good performances. Meanwhile, Jenna Ortega blends into the family structure very well. Playing the daughter of Ryder's Lydia is bordering on perfect casting. But I have to praise Burton in particular, who proves after many years of mediocre work that he can still pull off the eccentric dark fantasy look.
The latter is particularly noticeable in the numerous scenes in the underworld, which are clearly the highlight of the movie for me. There are also a lot of practical effects used, most of which hit the sweet spot between eerie and hilarious. In any case, the movie never gets boring.
The only major negative point for me concerns the villains, besides Betelgeuse. I don't want to reveal exactly who they are, but it's true of both of them that their story seems somehow unfinished. Their first appearance is quite effective, but they are then dropped without much of an impact. For me, this somewhat tarnished the overall result. But overall, I still had a lot of fun.
I enjoyed this quite a bit. Big fan of the original so I think it'll mostly be a hit for those of us with longer leashes for the outright silliness of this franchise. Could have used more Bellucci. Somewhat less accessible for my friends with photosensitivity. Lots of flashing lights in this one. Be warned. I did a lot of squinting.
Still, a triumphant return.
7.4
The musical scene using Dona Summer's MacArthur Park was awesome!!!
An enjoyable second helping of 'Beetlejuice'.
'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' isn't far adrift the original, even if I'd still rank the first film higher. I gotta say those behind this did a good job with the teaser trailer, I hadn't even seen the 1988 flick but that got my interest. Speaking of trailers, I'm glad they changed that cringey pilates instructor line for Astrid - right call!
Michael Keaton remains the best cast member, though Winona Ryder and newcomer Jenna Ortega are not far off. Willem Dafoe doesn't feature much but naturally still manages to be one of movie's strong points. Justin Theroux's character didn't really do anything for me, while Monica Bellucci feels a little underused but perhaps not; what we get from her as Delores is still decent and arguably enough.
Sounds like Tim Burton doesn't want to another sequel, which is probably for the best but if the studio wanted to go behind his back I, I'm afraid, would have to allow it on this occasion strictly for the obvious title possibility. Though I guess the ritual has already occurred with the two titles combined. Fairs.
Not so bad as a sequel of a movie that didn't need one.
The washed-up protagonist ending up as a lousy talk show host seems like something that is oddly specific to be so common, but it's a good trope and Ryder pulls it well.
Keaton is still very much in character, though it feels like we barely see him in the end. All his interactions with anyone but Lydia feel a bit empty, just to shoot some one-liners.
However what's the deal with Bellucci's character and storyline ? Her intro scene, where she patches herself together, is awesome, and it feels like a starter for some plot... but nothing. We see her randomly walking around from time to time and killing a few undeads, that's it. She basically never interacts with another character. Then comes her final confrontation and.... nothing. She literally just comes in and is gone 30 seconds later. What was the point ?
Dafoe's character is pretty lame too.
Surprisingly (at least to me), Delia is probably the funniest, even if a bit irritating, character.
Astrid's storyline is an interesting addition. Well, it's actually the only part that can really be called a storyline. But the first one didn't really rely on story either. Though the antagonist is dealt with a bit too instantly. At least he has been introduced and developed correctly.
Effects are ok, part creepy, part cartoonish, part funny, part gore. Charles's missing half is a bit extreme... Overall the atmosphere is in line with the first one, though it's trying a bit too hard to hit the nostalgia chord.
I assume the whole wedding singing scene was supposed to be the highlight, didn't really like it, kinda lame and forced.
The underworld depiction was probably the most fun, including the stupid Soul Train pun.
Seen at the cinema September 21, 2024
Enjoyable trip down memory lane, I thought Winona and Keaton were great but not sure the amount of years passing between the first film and this one was warranted. The story was not the best and I'm sure they could have come up with this sooner?
Sacrilegious to say, but I think this might be better than the original? But I do say that as someone that has zero nostalgia for this franchise. Keeps all the Tim Burton panache and zany antics, but brings modern production values and grandeur (shout out the Monica Bellucci introduction sequence). Some may argue that strips some of the quaint charm of its predecessor, and I'd agree the lack of film grain and overly clean presentation is a bit out of place, but the overall package on offer here is just more complete and well realised for me. Enough winking and nodding is done to the original while offering a pleasant extension to the nuggets of story left behind in the first entry, its by no means fantastic, but as another fun foray into the world of the dead, BB delivers.
Its shocking to say that this is one of Burton's films to come out in the past 20 years (since Big Fish honestly). Using real sets and practicals makes a huge difference in the quality of this film. This was primarily focused on Jenna and Wyonna's characters, so beetlejuice is more of a plot moving secondary character honestly. This captures the spirit of the first film, while still progressing the story in a way that feels alright.
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” remains so faithful to the spirit of the original that it ends up repeating all of its flaws—especially the overabundance of purposeless characters and the “plot” being resolved at the last minute with random twists. Visually, however, it’s nearly perfect. I wasn’t bored for a single second. Who would have thought that Burton needed a long-overdue sequel to regain some of his old spark? Let’s just hope there won’t be any more sequels. It’s been fun because it’s been a while, but I can’t see myself enjoying more of the same in a couple of years.
Is no one gonna talk about the dad being a public functionary since he didn't die in an accident but killed himself?
Totally batshit crazy, but a fun time.
I've been hoping for a sequel for so many years and have been looking forward to this film for so long, but unfortunately these days almost every film is spoiled by today's spoiled youth. These brats (as well as all Gen Z and Gen Alpha youth) only bring aggression and hate.
I HATE these spoiled, disrespectful, aggressive youth of today, who only became like this because of your non-authoritarian upbringing. Children need to learn to have boundaries set again!
A very decent sequel, it could have almost matched the original, had it not been for the paper thin plot and a very disappointing delivery by Winona Ryder, which reminded nothing of the younger version of her character. Michael Keaton is fresh in this as if not a single day has passed! In general pretty entertaining to watch, with a lot of homage to the first movie for the nostalgic ones, giving hope for a potential Burton revival era.
this was my first movie in a 4dx theater and that bumps up my rating for multiple reasons BUT either way it was fun and silly just like the original
One of the fears that arises when a studio announces a sequel/remake of a classic film is that it will be like Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a fake sequel, which is really a remake that tells the same story of the original, or as happens with Disney and its live action, a remake that tells the same story, but with small changes that ruin the original idea.
Surprisingly, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice does not fall into these errors. It's not like it doesn't live on nostalgia, on the contrary, the movie is riddled with references to the original Beetlejuice, but the sequel ends up telling its own story, being a perfect mix between living on nostalgia for the past, and telling something genuinely good.
You can tell that Michael Keaton enjoyed being Beetlejuice, being without a doubt the best of the movie, Winona Ryder gives us a great performance as Lydia Deetz, now as a mother who does not know how to deal with her daughter, and Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz I loved, consolidating herself as an actress who knows how to move in gothic and eccentric stories.
Perhaps the only disappointment is Monica Bellucci as Delores because, although her character has an interesting story that gives for a great plot, in the end it is a character that is completely superfluous, since the real plot is between Beetlejuice, Lydia and Astrid, so everything about Delores could be taken out and we would not notice her absence.
I can't forget to mention the special effects. The original Beetlejuice was a low budget film, which took advantage of its limitations to give it a very particular style. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, on the other hand, although it could have improved its effects in a big way, decided to keep that low-budget style, giving us a film full of practical effects that are very enjoyable.
In short, more than 30 years later, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice becomes a great sequel, which recovers the magic of the original while offering us something new, so if you like Tim Burton and you liked the original film, I recommend this one immediately.
This was a lot of fun, but a lot of it felt excruciatingly pointless.
It was nice to see Beetlejuice back, but I was hoping the reboot would be better—something less kid-friendly and more edgy targeted towards a more mature crowd.
"You're just my unpacked trauma. You're just my unpacked trauma."
Sequels are hard, legacy sequels are even harder. Unfortunately, B2 struggles to justify its existence.
It's not a disaster. The cast is all at the top of their game (aside from that bland af bad guy). And Burton's weirdness means that at least it's never really boring. But like... Why?
What new story is told here that wasn't told in the original? Other than: OK, let's do all that stuff again, but now it's about the next generation, and it's a little more sentimental than the first one. And instead of one shrunken head guy, we have a whole bunch of them.
I like Jenna Ortega as much as the next guy, but what's the point of her story exactly? Just because that's how legacy sequels are supposed to work?
I loved Monica Bellucci's character, but they they didn't really do anything with her. Would've loved to see more of her and less of milquetoast Karsten Runquist.
"I swear, the afterlife is so random!"
The movie was fun but didn't like how they solve the main plot points. I mean, Delores esentially don't interact with any character until the last 5 minutes and she is quickly disposed with a trick. Same thing with the Jeremy subplot or even Rory's one. I think Burton focused too much on easter eggs and nostalgia; but when he reached the point of rounding up the movie, he went blank. Still a good sequel, but no the best it could have been. For me its a 5, with an extra point for the practical effects which, even tho that they don't go along with current times, for the universe in the movie itself, works like a charm
In previously in 1988,Lydia defeat a Beetlejuice,eaten by a sandworm and finally she defeat again,she call him in three times then*Boom!* and banishes him then it's over..........:sweat_smile:
this can't actually be a Tim Burton movie right?
Movie #1535
I really wanted to love this, but it felt very convoluted. Mind, a lot of amazingly beautiful sets and practical effects that are amazing. But... too many elements that are haphazardly fit together... Too bad.
Def weird. More of the musical styling than the og movie which I didn’t mind.
Although it was good and has a good start, then it seems like a remake of the original + more Wednesday series.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has its moments. Seeing the Ghost with the Most and other departeds in the dysfunctional afterlife will always amuse, but the sequel largely lacks the magic of the original. Some of the characters here are really bad, the narrative feels crowded, and the film feels too much like just a tug at nostalgia.
I felt that this started well, then, as it went along, aggressively approached the middle. I really liked the idea of the three women leading this film, but the story was quite bland. They also made an incredibly odd choice in focusing so much of the plot on Charles Deetz. The actor who played him was convicted of being in possession of child pornography, and one would figure that they'd give him the character a nod, then move on. That wasn't the case at all. A significant portion of the movie focuses on him. What made it even stranger was the fact that neither Geena Davis nor Alec Baldwin came back for this film, and they gave them one passing mention and moved on.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) - :heart:5
This sequel was not as fun as it should have been.
The Beetlejuice character felt flat - his voice almost felt right - but his mannerisms and mugging completely missed the mark - I guess, he felt kind of broken.
Also, the story was overly complicated, but the best part of the movie was the end sequence.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
Few laughs. Good to see them back.
A wonderfully terrible camp of a movie. Works if you just give in to the absurdity and laugh.
I wrote about this film for the Ignyte-winning, Hugo-winning blog Nerds of a Feather:
www.nerds-feather.com/2024/09/film-review-beetlejuice-beetlejuice.html
Like instant Beetlejuice but they didn't have any water.
The film is little more than three half-hour sitcom plots frankensteined into a sequel-boot.
Thank god Jenna Ortega saves the show, and the absurd lengths they went to in order to literally cut Jeffrey Jones out of the film was cringe-larious!
I'm not a huge fan of the original, although I've seen it many times and it makes me nostalgic. This sequel is similar, it has lost its freshness and doesn't seem to expand the world created, but it's not bad. I've seen sequels to classics that are much worse, like the latest Ghostbusters.
Entertaining, it has a few minutes left over, but in the final part it picks up and I liked that some musical scenes were kept.
This was kind of a mess. The main problem with the movie is that it has some really great ideas and the potential to be a great movie/sequel but it wastes too much time focusing on plot points and things that aren’t very interesting and all the really great ideas and plot points that are set up feel completely rushed to very unsatisfying resolutions. Michael Keaton is easily the best part of the movie and he steals every scene he’s in. Catharine O’Hara is also always great and I’m glad she gets plenty of screen time. The set design and practical effects make this worth seeing on the big screen but there’s just not enough of it. Overall this was kind of disappointing.
what a horrible movie ! I did not like it at all.
This sucked so hard, how do people like this
Oh dear.Not a patch on the original A soul less mess.
Sitting through this film wasn't far removed from waiting for your number to be called, pun intended, in the waiting room of Purgatory. This wasn't worth the wait.
This movie is a mess. A half-baked mishmash memba' berry stew, this film is a soulless and rudder-free shallow cash grab. I'd hoped to be surprised. Don't forget the monkey's paw. I was surprised. Even with low expectations, the film was worse than anticipated.
There are multiple plot lines introduced. None of them are good, progress or have a satisfying conclusion. Several elements introduced during the run time, one in particular (choo choo!) are cringe worthy and tone deaf. The film included nice moments, but these were unrelated with anything else, which may be why they stood out.
There are three antagonists in this film. Betelgeuse isn't one of them. The only interesting one is less than a one trick pony. They all come and go without making an impact. One of them makes vanilla seem spicy. All of them could've been interesting, but that requires effort, consideration and talent (to be used competently). Content is king.
A specific actor wasn't present in this film for awful real life reasons more horrific than anything in this movie. Despite that, their presence was felt (and seen) more than anyone actually in it. What the actual (bleep)?
In comparison to what we got, Beetlejuice Goes To Hawaii seems like an excellent idea. Hopefully, the ubiquitous "they" let this reanimated corpse lie and don't squeeze out another flush worthy pile of...
Takeaway wish: Tim Burton invents a time machine and uses it to prevent himself from making about two thirds of his filmography... and makes the remaining catalog better.
This movie comes across as a cheap low effort cash grab. It's absolutely not better than the original movie... the original being a small, quirky and flawed, yet fun, film.
The Juice is flat. Colorful sets, eccentric characters, loud music, so over-the-top but somehow... dull. Doesn't have the energy or magic of the first. A collection of subplots stitched together into a directionless mess. It's trying so hard at everything. Unfunny comedy, I chuckled a few times whenever Willem DaFoe was on-screen or when we see some fun waiting room costumes but that's it. Not sure what to think of the performances, it's like they're intentionally playing it cheap and cheesy. It's honestly hard to tell what was practical and what wasn't, I see a lot of CGI hidden everywhere but i'm probably wrong (will be waiting for a making of). Most of it is clearly practical effects though and I applaude that. The stop-motion segment was nice but very short and didn't feel fluid with the rest of the movie. Not sure what to think of all the similarities with The Addams Family. Overall just a huge miss for me.
I gotta be honest, it was kinda weird how they kept glorifying the pedo-guy actor instead of just dismissing his character with a simple one-liner.
Lydia being in a relationship with this idiot man completely destroyed her character for me as well, idiot by association.
Unfortunately Jenny Ortega has been reduced to playing the emo idiot as well. Immediately duped into doing the most insane thing without a hint of brain usage.
Tim Burton, Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder lead us back into the afterlife, reviving a dormant horror/comedy property after thirty-five years in the crypt. This installment follows a much older Lydia, still outfitted in black lace and mascara, in pursuit of a relatively normal teenage daughter who's been mired by a ghastly paranormal plot. As Mom’s been troubled by a marriage-starved slacker ghoul for most of her own life, she does have some experience in these matters. Not that kids of this age are known for acknowledging their parents’ advice.
It’s impossible not to make comparisons, so we’ll get those out of the way right now: much as it would like to be, this isn’t a match for the original. Not even close. Where 1988's Beetlejuice boasts a tight focus, just two primary narrative threads and a host of impishly amusing (but relevant) sidetracks, the sequel fires a buckshot of mixed ideas into its audience. There’s just way too much going on; too many superfluous characters and competing interests that distract from the core stories, rather than enhancing them. Some of those new bits connect - I especially enjoyed the disco-themed soul train and Catherine O’Hara’s appropriately eccentric character arc - but most can be classified as flat callbacks or pale impersonations. The production may be shinier, with wider angles and more polished effects, but it lacks the acidic bite, strange charms and bold confidence of the first. This package feels like a masquerade, an outdated creature that stretches and fights to impress its intrinsic weirdness upon us, where for the original that just came naturally.
There’s no shortage of name actors to help populate Tim Burton’s campy little world. In the title role, I’m shocked by how accurately the 73-year-old Keaton is able to channel his younger self. His take on the slovenly “ghost with the most” hasn’t missed a beat, still manic and slimy after all these years. Betelgeuse has the ethics of a car salesman and the patience of a toddler at the witching hour, and I would’ve loved to spend an extra half-hour on his coat tails. Ryder is only okay as a shattered midlife widow, far more tentative and flaky than she was as a teen, and thus, less interesting as a character. Jenna Ortega, who Burton recently directed in the thematic match Wednesday, provides a necessarily cynical counter-balance to all the loud supernatural types. Her story has the most heart, but spends too long on the back-burner. And, rather than deflecting attention away from its missing cast members, Beetlejuice 2 shines an odd spotlight on them. Most glaring of these is the scandalized Jeffrey Jones, who was not invited to return but sees his character emphasized and expanded anyway. That seems like a weird choice, or maybe just an offbeat running joke. How many ways can we fit this guy into a scene without showing his face?
I’m sure this remake had the best intentions, but it doesn’t feel purposeful or authentic. Very much a parallel to the middle-aged nobody who still thinks they’re the hip, daring kid they might have been back in high school. It’s a confused picture, one which is complicated by aimless ideas with only a scant connection to the plot; burning minutes as if it has all the time in the world and then turning frantic when we near the end of the tracks. It looks right, and Keaton does his best to save the sinking ship, but it’s no use. I kept waiting and hoping for this to get better... but it doesn’t.
Bored to death. I am not smiling, I am not laughing, I am not crying, I am not intrigued, I am not scared, I am not pumped. I felt void watching this movie. I'm wondering why people put so much effort into creating such a movie. Maybe I'm the wrong audience.
UTTER GARBAGE.! This has got to be the worst film of the year so far, story-line was rubbish, acting was rubbish, action was rubbish and the comedy is none existent :thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown::thumbsdown:
First thought: yeah, Keaton and Winona. Awesome.
Second thought: Ortega. Meh. Not getting the hype around her.
Terrible, too many situations to focus on, the movie is based outside of the haunted house and the beyond.
Story focuses on Jenna Ortega than BettleJuice or his ex wife, which would’ve been great. But sadly we saw snippets of the ex wife and then all of a sudden she get eaten by the sandstorm at the end.
If I had to use one word to describe this movie....
BAD!!!!
I turned it off with 10 minutes to go lol
Never should have been made. Tim Burton has certainly lost his touch in his old age.... no more innocent sequels please sir.
awesome movie I I have seen
The movie is okay, but nothing more. I understand it’s challenging to make a sequel to such an iconic movie, but BB falls short more than it should. It relies too heavily on sentimental moments from the original instead of standing on its own story. For example, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire handled this better. Also, I’m not a big fan of Jenna Ortega. I didn’t like her in The Addams Family show, and I feel the same here, for me she looks misplaced in these roles
Wasn't a big fan of the first one and I thought this one was just okay as well.
Some fun moments, like the soul train, but I never really got invested in the story or the characters.
I also didn't like the ending, could have been so beautiful! And Monica Bellucci should have had more scenes! I wasn't aware she and Burton are an item these days, I thought he was still with Helena Bonham Carter wololo
A shaky start but gets more confidence as it works towards its conclusion. Keaton is having the most fun, Ortega is a welcome goth princess to join Ryder’s timeless original performance. Great comedy from Dafoe and Theroux, I only wish there would have been some more time for Bellucci, criminally underused.
Grosser and slightly more dangerous (f bombs!) than I would have expected from WB in 2024, bless them for letting Burton be Burton.
Shout by Bryan StatonVIP 10BlockedParent2024-09-06T00:50:58Z
Great, loved it. May have enjoyed it more than the original.