Have you watched the sequel of Beetlejuice yet? What do you make of it? It is true,we usually come to mind the same question when we talk about the same film but in two different periods of time.In this review.I’ll try to give an overview about the first one.If you would like to share your opinion about this new Beetlejuice,feel free to do it.
Beetlejuice is an American comedy horror film.It was directed by Tim Burton in 1988.Its cast involves Alec Baldwin,Catherine O’Hara,Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton among others.It’s fair to point out Beetlejuice was a success,not only had it positive reviews,but also economical.This success made it to win some relevant award,especially the Academy Award for best Makeup.As a curiosity,originally the name was going to be The Maitlands but they decide to change in order to give more relevance to the main character.There is not doubt that the scene which Lydia sings ‘Jump in the Line’ and the characters dance in the air was a challenge at that moment,it was used innovation special effects.In 2024,the sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was released to revive this unforgettable movie.
Adam and Barbara Maitlands spend their holidays decorating their country house.While,they came back to the city to buy some things,the couple has an accident avoiding a dog.When they continue the trip,they realize that they don’t refleat their faces in the mirror.Once at home,Adam goes through some weird vision and they discover a handbook for the Recently deceased and they keep noticing that they don’t have a reflection in a mirror.They deduce that they drowned in the river and now they are ghosts.Although they sell the house to a wealthy family,the Deetz.The Maitlands must remain in the house for 125 years and they hire the service of a "freelance bio-exorcist named Betelgeuse.However,who is also called Beetlejuice isn’t entirely what it seems to be
The film still works and is just as a charming and engaging as it was when I watched it as a kid.Michael Keaton is brillant.Ryder,Baldwin,O’hara and Davis all excell in their roles,In other words,we are facing to an iconic movie which or love it or loathe it.
….Though I know I should be wary,still I venture someplace scary,ghostly hauntings I turn loose : Beetlejuice,beetlejuice,beetlejuice.
