Well I actually wanted to watch the 1988 orignal "Beetlejuice." But hard luck finding it, and I actually did find it. But, the language was alienated to me, so I just skipped it. Then turned on my Netflix, and guess what, I found it there. But, it was a sequel. At first, I was just going to skip it. Then, I saw Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder in the thumbnail, and went for it. Lol! I mean if I do not enjoy it, at least I will be watching two charming people. Quite discriminatory remarks, isn't it?
But hey, even the sequel is a good one. It gave the classical vibes: the bizarre and spooky little universe was there. I know that Halloween is officially eneded, but I guess just like foodly cravings, movies also have their own.
Anyway, let me talk about Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. But one last thing, why use the term twice. I mean they could have just used "Beetlejuice 2."
Cast
It is directed by Tim Burton. And the movie brings back Michael Keaton as the mischievous rather really disgusting character - the infamous Betelgeuse (Beetlejuice). We also get to see Winona Ryder returning as Lydia Deetz, Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz, and of course, Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz.
Sometimes, I think Jenna is just made for dark sort of stuff. As in "Death of a Unicorn" my mind was imagining her from "Wednesday." Colors are not her thing anymore, lol.
The Plot.
So the story follows three generations of the Deetz family. Following the unexpected death of Charles Deetz; Lydia, Delia and Astrid return to their old home in Winter River.
Words of appreciation for Charles Deetz by Astrid: "the semi-normal person in the family."
Lydia is the one who has grown up with the ability to see ghosts, now hosts a paranormal television show. However, her relationship with her teenage daughter Astrid is not the usual. Astrid does not believe in her mother's supernatural abilities and considers much of her television career a complete act. As she says, she cannot trust in something she cannot see. Poor she, if not for her mother, she was almost going to trade her soul.
Moving forward, things become more complicated when Astrid meets a "cute" guy who reads Dostoeveskey. Through him and his notorious plan, she discovers and opens the mysterious portal to the Afterlife.
And guess who is waiting for such an opportunity?
Yes, our favourite bio-exorcist, Beetlejuice!
But he has problems of his own, including a rather terrifying ex-wife, Delores, who is determined to hunt him down. And she is the soul sucker, so be aware of her you folks. Nowadays, afterlife cannot guarantee safety.
The OGs Worth Mentioning!
The infamous "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" is fully preserved with this sequel. The origianl movie made this song unforgettable through its bizarre dinner-table scene, and sequel kept it alive at the funeral.
And then there is the famous Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) sequence. The original movie made this song unforgettable through its bizarre dinner-table scene, and the sequel brings back that nostalgic musical connection.
In the end, it is a good watch. The movie is so full of weird Halloween adventure. It has: humor, horror, family drama, nostalgia and enough goofy-bizarre imagery to keep things alive. Yes, I think that it is bit extra rushed, not every character gets enough room to develop. But, I say, not a big problem.
As for Halloween, I might be a little late, but who says spooky movies have an expiry date?
Out of Beetlejuice!
Ratings as of now
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.6/10 |
| Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) | 75% |
| Rotten Tomatoes (Audience) | 79% |
| Personal Rating | 75/10 |
Peace 🕊️
Rating: 75/100
