Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

The Christmas classic that made Tim Burton famous had material for a sequel not too far off, it's a strange style of sci-fi farce, a dark carnival of humor, an absurdist mix of wacky moments and colorful deaths, plus it has some characters that leave you wanting more.

Other than that, that was Burton's finest hour, but the moment passed and Burton became a shadow, appearing only for fleeting moments, like a ghost.

As for me, the idea of a sequel is dead because everything has its time. However, in the world of Beetlejuice, the dead are very much alive and, out of boredom, this creepy Burton decides to dig up the ever-coveted Part 2 so he can show it dancing when it's nothing but a moldy skeleton.

He doesn't care if it's ridiculous, pointless or even blasphemous. In fact, that's what the original show was about, so in a way, it even feels right.

The film is a riot from head to toe. On the surface, it's a colorful and engaging potpourri that can be overwhelming at times.

Danny Elfman's soundtrack is a combination of many different musical tastes. The plot is contrived, lacks a clear theme and has many subplots tangled in a maze of banal red herrings that together create a sumptuous and abstract picture.

Amidst the chaos reappears Michael Keaton, the spirit of the funeral, a much more central character than in the previous film and just as charismatic.

There is also Winona Ryder, who has had the same hairstyle for almost 40 years. The film stars Catherine O'Hara and Jenna Ortega, with Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe appearing at one point.

You might be wondering what's going on with Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis, because they're supposed to be in the sequel. So much has happened to them that time has passed and their characters can't hide their aging like Keaton.

Historically this has been solved with a cheap excuse, which is always better than blackmail or digitization, especially when you have to die in the afterlife.

The special effects are done to a good standard. I wouldn't say they are better than the originals, because they have their own appeal, but they are certainly superior to other blockbusters.

Tim Burton is no longer the same person, but he's almost back to his old self, which is impressive. This resurrection turned out to be a happy thing for him.