Beetlejuice
“We’re very unhappy” -Barbara
“What did you expect? You’re dead!” - Juno
With the second one coming out, I thought that I needed to give this a watch. I remember not really enjoying it, so I needed to see if that thought held up. I can’t lie, the mix of horror and comedy is fun, but I am not sure if it made a great film. The film's plot wasn’t the most complex, and I was amazed at how little we actually see from Beetlejuice himself. The funniest thing to me is how poorly it has aged with his crude humor and even with that we are getting a sequel. Overall, it wasn’t the movie itself but the amazing set and visuals that did it for me. I may not love Tim Burton, but I have to give credit where it is due and say that it is a beautiful movie. Overall, I am a bit confused on why we are getting a second one, but I can say I did like it more than I expected!
-J
I’m just going to lead with this: Jord has no clue what he’s talking about. The character Betelgeuse is a total creep and the same movie done today wouldn’t land the same - no argument. Does that make this film any less delightful? Not at all. Sure, the plot’s all over the place and the whole thing ends kind of abruptly, but what you witness is PEAK Tim Burton and PEAK Michael Keaton. The claymation and character designs combine for one of the most bizarre, charming, and unique depictions of the afterlife and spiritual realm of all time. Betelgeuse is deplorable, certainly, but Michael Keaton absolutely EATS in a role that would help to land him his casting as the Batman (he previously wasn’t thought to be menacing enough). Alec Baldwin & Geena Davis’ tragic romance is adorable, and the Deetz family and their interior designer Otho are so distinct and iconic it’s hard to fully give enough credit. Very excited to see what the sequel can add to the universe that this Halloween classic created.
-Z
