Plot: The Deetz family is reunited when their grandpa dies. They come together for the funeral, but when Astrid meets a boy they don't realize that he is looking to trade lives with her. Before they know it, Astrid is stuck in the afterlife, and Lydia will need to depend on the help of Beetlejuice to get her back.
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October 12, 2024
Tim Burton revisits one of older films and delivers a vintage Burton experience that blends the old and the new. I wasn't a big fan of the original Beetlejuice, this sequel is a lot more fun. It's clear that Burton wanted to do another signature film and he received the freedom and means to make it happen.
Ortega fits in perfectly, Dafoe is hilarious. There are quirky details everywhere, there's a layer of light comedy that keeps things from getting too heavy and the presentation is spotless. The film is a bit too kid-friendly for my taste, but this is the kind of fantasy I appreciate. It's nice to see Burton still has it in him.