Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Ex-wife, sandworm, & murderous son… oh my!
That demon trickster Beetleguese (Michael Keaton) is back after 36 years since the original film “Beetlejuice”. There is a death, a funeral, & a marriage proposal before Lydia’s (Winona Ryder) estranged daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) gets tricked into taking the next Soul Train. Desperate, Lydia must make a deal with Beetleguese to save Astrid. This dark fantasy horror comedy about reuniting & reconnecting with loved one. It’s Beetlejuice: The Next Generation with a bit more musical themes, especially more recognizable if you may be older. A signed contract leads to a wedding ceremonies. Catherine O’Hara returns as Delia Deetz. Monica Bellucci, Willem Dafoe, Justin Theroux, & Danny DeVito are in the supporting cast. I️ enjoyed this sequel a lot more than the original film. There’s a funny tribute to shrunken head Bob during the credits.
Alien gives it 3 “ McArthur Park” stars out of 4.
