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Oozing in macabre, goth, and dark humor, this returns to the roots of what made the original so iconic, while also adding a dash of modernity. There’s a ton of stand-out sequences in here that go beyond absurdity while employing a stylized direction. Homages galore to the original, but I didn’t mind at all given the direction. It’s clear that Tim Burton’s craft has changed since his up-and-coming 80’s era, and it’s for the better as he knows exactly how to extract the most out of any situation.
Operating on a rocky foundation, the premise is more frontloaded than the classic but allows for faster and more frantic comedy. It’s filled with classic misdirection, plot holes, and rushed conclusions that all work wonders for a comedy like this. It on paper could sound like a complicated tangent, but manages to be memorable and on-brand for the characters we know and love.
As expected, Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice will always be iconic and his dynamic with Winona Ryder taps into an 80’s zeitgeist long forgotten, but new characters like Justin Theroux’s psycho manager and Jenna Ortega’s Astrid add relevancy for young audiences. Everyone’s performances are crazily wicked, somewhat cynical, and comprise the film’s soul.
The score picks up exactly from where the 80’s classic left off, bringing audiences back into the afterlife with iconic cues, new beats, and a rekindled sense of chaotic jubilee that properly sets the stage for outrageous comedy.
A beautifully dark and gothic sequel that manages to recapture the original’s spirit while also appealing to modern newcomers, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice resurrects audiences back to the world of the unliving superbly with a cemetery of macabre humor, zany setpieces, and loose puns.
My Rating: 8/10 🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿🍿
Releasing in theaters September 6th!
A WARNER BROS. RELEASE
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