32/50
Keaton said in March 2014 that this was the only sequel he was interested in making
Line of Events
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. Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux, and Monica Bellucci share why filming Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice was an experience they’ll never forget. Tim Burton said he would only make this movie if Michael Keaton returned to reprise his role. The film references the «French physicist»; Maria Sklodowska-Curie; she is actually one of the most famous Polish scientists in history, often considered second only to Copernicus..
Later, the damn
Beetlejuice: I think Dostoyevsky said… SPOILER: There is a dedication at the end credits to Bob the Skinner, who died in the film.. Featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Connor O'Malley (2024). MacArthur ParkWritten by Jimmy WebbPerformed by Donna Summer Courtesy of Island Def Jam Music Group Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd. Having only recently seen the original film, I didn’t come to this film with high expectations.
The acting in the film was excellent from all parties involved
In that sense, I might judge it differently than someone who was a fan of the classic, so bear that in mind. Overall, I had a great time and think the movie is a decent sequel to the cult classic. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who I’ve been a fan of since watching «Smallville»; as children bring their unique storytelling style to the world of *Beetlejuice* in a film that is very different from its predecessor, but in a fresh way that also respects the original. Tim Burton of course brings his unique style and it definitely feels like a Tim Burton movie in every sense of the word. The visual effects and production design are beautifully done, with that classic feel of Burton films from the 80’s and 90’s, but enhanced with today’s technologies and more extensive options.
Another standout performance in the film was from Willem Dafoe in an excellent and unconventional comedic role
Michael Keaton, in the iconic role, looks and acts exactly the same, as if it hadn’t been 36 years since the first film was shot. Winona Ryder, who has become a much more seasoned actress since the original film, leads the film with pride and the great Justin Theroux is hilariously funny in his own unique way. Jenna Ortega, while giving a good performance, feels a bit overexposed to me in recent years, with the feeling that her presence is unavoidable everywhere you look. I’d love to see her take on a more challenging role that features a drastically different performance than what she usually does to live up to the hype. Overall, the cast is full of big names who are always a delight to see on screen.
which stays true to the spirit of the story and what cinema should be
Another strong point of the film is the musical aspect – something that the first film was very famous for. From a good choice of songs, especially the fun «musical numbers»; references to the classics from the first film and in particular a slightly different twist on Danny Elfman’s iconic and wonderful theme music that will delight any fan of the classic film. Overall, while I watched the first film recently, it’s impossible to ignore the amount of fan service in this film for fans of the classic film – and I mean that in the most positive way possible. It’s not the modern, tired fan service seen in quite a few franchise films lately, but rather something that honors the original and gives fans who’ve been waiting for a sequel what they’ve been wanting, doing so in a logical and pleasant way.