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Keaton said in March 2014 that this is the only sequel he’s interested in making

Tale

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’ll never forget. Tim Burton has said that this film would only be made if Michael Keaton returned to reprise his role. 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.

Beetlejuice: I think it was Dostoevsky who said… So long, motherfucker

SPOILER: There is a dedication in the end credits to Bob the Skinner, who died in the film. Appears 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 to Universal Music Operations Ltd. Since I only recently saw the original film, I didn’t go into it with a lot of anticipation. In that sense, I might judge it differently than someone who was a fan of the classic, so keep that in mind.

The acting in the film was excellent from all parties involved

Overall, I had a great time and think the film is a decent follow-up to the cult classic. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who I’ve been a fan of since watching Smallville as a kid, bring their unique storytelling style to the world of Beetlejuice in a film that’s very different from its predecessor, but in a fresh way that also respects the original. Tim Burton, of course, brings his unique style, and this certainly feels like a Tim Burton film in every sense of the word. The visual effects and production design are beautifully crafted, with that classic feel of Burton’s 80s and 90s films, but enhanced with today’s technologies and broader options. Michael Keaton, in the iconic role, looks and behaves exactly the same, as if 36 years hadn’t passed since the first film was filmed.

Overall, the cast is packed with big names that are always a delight to see on screen

Winona Ryder, who has become a much more experienced actress since the original film, leads the film proudly, and the great Justin Theroux is hilariously funny in his own unique way. Jenna Ortega, while giving a fine performance, seems to me to be a bit overexposed in recent years, with the feeling that her presence is unavoidable wherever you look. I would love to see her take on a more challenging role that features a drastically different performance than she usually does, to justify the hype. Another standout performance in the film was that of Willem Dafoe, in an excellent and offbeat comedic role. Another strong point of the film is the musical aspect, something that the first film was very famous for.

From a good selection of songs, especially fun “musical numbers,” Overall, even though I watched the first film only recently, it’s impossible to ignore the amount of fan service that’s in this film for fans of the classic film, and I mean that in the most positive way possible

It’s not the modern, tiring fan service that’s been seen in quite a few franchise films lately, but something that honors the original and gives fans who have been waiting for a sequel what they wanted, doing so in a logical and enjoyable way that stays true to the spirit of the story and what cinema should be about.