Review: Tim Burton’s BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE is fun but loses focus

As a long time fan of Tim Burton’s World’S Beetle JuiceI was both excited and curious about Beetle Juice Beetle Juicethe long-awaited sequel Beetle Juice Beetle Juice.

The original film had that perfect mix of dark comedy, supernatural antics, and Burton’s signature quirky style, so naturally, I wanted to see what new story Burton had in store for these characters.

However, while this sequel provided some fun moments and a lot of nostalgia, I have to admit that I left the theater a little disappointed.

First, let me make one thing clear… The best part of Beetle Juice Beetle Juice it was, without a doubt, to see michelle keaton return as the iconic and mischievous Beetlejuice. It seemed as if no time had passed.

He fully embraced the role again, bringing the same chaotic energy and humor that made him such a great character in the first film. Keaton’s performance was flawless; he didn’t miss a beat and his scenes are undoubtedly the highlights of the film.

But unfortunately, as good as Keaton was, the rest of the film didn’t live up to my expectations. The story itself was so cluttered that it felt overly convoluted. There were two major story lines competing for attention, and as a result, the film felt unfocused and a bit fragmented.

I don’t want to spoil it, but one story was about Lydia’s daughter Astrid and her journey to the afterlife, and the other was about Beetlejuice wanting to marry Lydia while his ex-wife hunted him down. Both stories were interesting, but neither had time to breathe and develop properly.

The film introduced a number of new characters, many of whom had the potential to be really engaging. Jenna Ortega like Astrid, she brought some fresh energy to the cast, and Willem Dafoe’s World Playing a B-movie action star turned afterlife cop was as quirky and fun as you’d expect.

The returning cast, including Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara, brought a nice touch of nostalgia, and they were joined by Justin Theroux, Monica BellucciAND Arthur ContiHowever, with so many new faces and side stories, there wasn’t enough time to give these characters the depth and development they deserved.

Honestly, these two stories could have been split into two separate films. I think Burton would have been better off just choosing one storyline to focus on and saving the other for a future installment. That way, the film could have really delved into the characters and concepts without feeling so scattered.

That said, I did enjoy some of the story’s key concepts. The idea of ​​three generations of the Deetz family returning to Winter River after a family tragedy to kick off the story, only to have Astrid find herself stranded in the afterlife, was compelling.

I also liked the story of Beetlejuice and his wife, and I would have liked to know more and get to know that character better. She was very funny, but she could have been a wild and strong character who steals the show, but she wasn’t given the time to do so.

The film also took some great turns in terms of some of the comedic elements, and got really weird at times, but I have to say I enjoyed those moments.

I just wish the film had taken more time to let that premise develop naturally, instead of rushing off in so many different directions. There’s some real potential there, that got buried under the weight of trying to cram so much into the film’s story.

Then, of course, Danny Elfman’s score was the perfect eerie and bizarre backdrop to the on-screen madness. But even with all the talent involved, the film failed to capture the magic of the original.

Burton simply wanted to do everything at once, which ended up diluting the impact of the individual elements.

In the end, Beetle Juice Beetle Juice It had its moments, but it didn’t quite live up to the brilliance of the original. It was fun to see Keaton back in action, and there are some interesting ideas hidden in there, but overall, the film would have benefited from a more streamlined approach and more attention to developing its characters and stories.

Hopefully, if there is another sequel, Burton will take the time to give the story a little more breathing room.