23/32
Tim Burton has said that this film would only be made if Michael Keaton returned to reprise his role
Story
Following a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return to their home in 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 will never forget.
Beetlejuice: I think it was Dostoevsky who said… Later, motherfucker
Keaton said in March 2014 that this is the only sequel he is interested in making. The film references "French physicist" Maria Sklodowska-Curie; she is, in fact, one of the most famous Polish scientists in history, often considered second only to Copernicus. SPOILER: There’s a dedication in the end credits to Bob the Skinner, who died in the film.
I didn’t really enjoy this movie
Featured on Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Connor O’Malley (2024). MacArthur ParkWritten by Jimmy WebbPerformed by Donna SummerCourtesy of Island Def Jam Music GroupUnder license by Universal Music Operations Ltd. There wasn’t enough of Beetlejuice, the human side of the drama was monotonous.
I didn’t feel connected to the new characters
The charm of the first one was Beetlejuice tormenting the Dietz family. There really wasn’t enough of that in this movie. Overall I think I’m being very generous with the 6 out of 10 rating, it could have been lower.
It just failed to capture that essence
I don’t have any major complaints about the acting, but it just doesn’t have that magic of the first film. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s definitely something you can wait for when it’s available on streaming.
