Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Directed by Tim BurtonAfter a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to 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.
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Ratings & Reviews
- WilliamMarch 20, 2025A worthy sequel to the classic. Beetlejuice is less raunchy than the original and the movie is more family friendly.
- Midlife AdventuresMarch 7, 2025Eh… had a couple of moments.
- sjerigFebruary 24, 2025Entertaining and nostalgic
- jackmeatDecember 4, 2024My quick rating - 6.8/10 Oh, I have a bad feeling about this...and was I WRONG. Sometimes, revisiting a beloved classic can feel like tempting fate, but this flick proves that some doors to the Afterlife are worth reopening. Picking up decades after the original, the film follows Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her teenage daughter, Astrid (Jenna Ortega), as they’re pulled back into the chaos of the Afterlife after Astrid inadvertently opens up that portal and Lydia has no choice but to summon the mischievous ghost with the most. This sequel strikes an impressive balance between honoring the original’s quirky charm and introducing fresh elements to the world of Winter River. Tim Burton’s signature gothic whimsy shines through, with expanded Afterlife world-building that feels both imaginative and true to the tone of the original. The balance of nostalgia and new material ensures longtime fans and newcomers alike will find plenty to enjoy. Michael Keaton reprises his role as Beetlejuice with unparalleled energy, slipping seamlessly back into the iconic role as if no time has passed. He brings the same chaotic charisma that made the original so memorable. Monica Bellucci as Delores adds a sultry, enigmatic layer to the Afterlife, while Willem Dafoe steals the show in his limited screen time with a performance that’s both hilarious and unsettling. Jenna Ortega is perfectly cast as Astrid, her performance brimming with the sardonic charm and relatability that fit naturally into the world of Beetlejuice. Winona Ryder’s return as Lydia brings emotional depth and continuity, bridging the gap between generations and grounding the film’s heart in the Deetz family’s struggles. The high-energy performances, inventive visuals, and clever callbacks to the original more than compensate. All of these elements make this a worthy sequel that captures the spirit of the original while breathing new life into the story. Fans of the first film will revel in the nostalgia, while new audiences will appreciate the film’s wit, charm, and vibrant imagination.
- LordDeTracyFebruary 15, 2025"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" doesn’t quite live up to the hype as a sequel to the beloved original. While it clearly aims to recapture the quirky charm and dark humor that made the first film a classic, it often feels like it’s trying too hard. The humor, instead of feeling organic and effortlessly funny, comes across as forced and overdone. The magic and spontaneity that defined the original are largely missing, replaced by an over-reliance on nostalgia and spectacle. While there are a few enjoyable moments, the film ultimately struggles to justify its existence, leaving longtime fans wanting more.
- Ty LeetSeptember 14, 2024A fun time that not only stays true, but expands, on the original - fast-paced and full of great performances. The juice is loose 🤙
- MeghannBFebruary 6, 2025Great “watch on a plane” movie. This might be a bit controversial, but I enjoyed it more than the original. Struck a good balance of quirky, sentimental, and grotesque.
- RyezooFebruary 4, 2025Fun watch! A lot going on, a lot is half baked, but there is a ton of fun to be had. Michael Keeton is fantastic as his return as Beetlejuice and had me laughing every time he's on screen. I loved returning to to this world and would happily go back for a third!
- 匚卂尺ㄥJanuary 24, 2025'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' is the long-awaited sequel to the hit 1988 horror comedy set 36 years after the original in which Lydia Deetz is now a paranormal talk show host who now has a daughter named Astrid who has inherited her psychic abilities. When Astrid meets boy Jeremy in the town he tricks her into going into the afterlife. Lydia must then navigate the afterlife, confront her past, and protect her daughter from the sinister forces at play. This is a fun and nostalgic sequel that successfully captures the quirky and entertaining style of the original making it perfect for fans, whilst the introduction of new characters adds fresh dynamics keeping the story new helps make it perfect for newcomers. I found the original film rather average, but I have to say I enjoyed this sequel a little more. The special effects and production design levels are much better, and the balance of humour and horror is better delivered. It made me laugh more than the original did especially at the baby Beetlejuice scenes. It was great having the original cast back such as Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, and newcomer Jenna Ortega was fantastic as daughter Astrid. It was a little slow at times and it would have benefited by giving Beetlejuice himself more screen time, but the film is still fun and stays true to the original.
- rg9400November 1, 2024I was pleasantly surprised by this legacy sequel. Tim Burton's visual flair is present throughout the movie, from practical effects to zany characters to just his sense of the quirky and macabre. If you are a fan of his madcap style, you'll be glad to know that this is the sharpest movie he's made in years. That said, I think the main drawback is that every character is sort of in their own movie. There are plenty of cool ideas thrown around, but they don't gel or play off each other. We have a phenomenal character introduction for Monica Bellucci, but her actual role in the movie is negligible. Willem Dafoe is sort of just having a good time. And there are other new characters with intriguing backstories that don't really get the impact they should because they get quickly glossed over to move to the next event. In some ways, that leads to a diverse set of stories, a frenetic pace, and something always attention-grabbing on screen. However, it also sort of causes the movie to end without feeling like it had as much of an impact as it could have. Still, the style is good enough to carry the movie. Also, Tim Burton has really done a great job collecting such a strong array of eccentric character actors. I was worried that Jenna Ortega would sort of just play the same role she does in Wednesday, and though there are similarities, I feel like she is able to showcase a bit her of acting abilities to really differentiate the two characters. Overall, a solidly entertaining movie dripping with Burton charm that also feels like he threw a bunch of ideas at the wall, hoping some would stick.
- Antonio SiciliaDecember 28, 2024Not so bad
- DaveDecember 6, 2024Surprisingly good, held true to the original and kept the political garbage out of it. Just good ole all around fun
- JkrilinOctober 11, 2024The film maintains the chaotic and fun spirit of the original, but with a modern twist that revitalizes the story for a new generation. The film continues to explore the strange world of the dead, this time delving into the rules of the afterlife and the new dynamics between the living and the ghosts. While the plot remains a dark comedy, it manages to balance moments of nostalgia with new visual and technological elements that impress without losing the handcrafted charm of the original. Michael Keaton returns as Beetlejuice, and his energy remains as vibrant and sarcastic as ever. Alongside him, new characters bring freshness and even wackier situations, which enriches the story without feeling like they're repeating what we've already seen in the '80s. The art direction and visual effects are a feast for the eyes, with a clever use of modern technology that still respects Tim Burton's gothic and eccentric style. In short, Beetlejuice is a sequel that feels like a reunion of old friends, with dark humor, bizarre moments, and a unique visual aesthetic that remains a delight for fans of the macabre but fun.
- Jasmine DandoNovember 2, 2024Love this sequel. It's even better then the first movie. Love it. Highly recommend everyone watch it after the first one
- Todd HaySeptember 9, 2024I loved the original movie, and was very excited to see this sequel. We were disappointed. While it was an entertaining 90min, it was not a good movie. Even for Tim Burton, this movie was all over the place. A fever dream of semi related clips from multiple plot lines, loosely collected in some form of order. The resolutions of each of the plots were sudden, and with no real foreshadowing leaving it feeling a bit lazy as if they just wanted to wrap up the stories and go home. And, oh my god! No one liked MacArthur park that much to begin with! It felt like that song took upup the 2nd half of the movie
