Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review: Talented Leads Propel a Satisfactory Sequel
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice recaptures the macabre humor, ghoulish fantasy, and literally eye-popping visual effects of the classic original film. What’s noticeably missing in a satisfactory, if not spectacular, sequel is the ensemble cast’s overall chemistry and a truly innovative plot that wowed 1988 audiences. The new supporting characters are hit or miss. Willem Dafoe’s B-movie cop nearly steals the show, while a goth-gorgeous Monica Bellucci’s soul-sucking villain and Jenna Ortega’s teenage-angst, Wednesday-light impersonation lacks creativity. Thankfully, a still devilish Michael Keaton, the brilliant Catherine O’Hara, and director Tim Burton haven’t lost their freaky mojo.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice recaptures the macabre humor, ghoulish fantasy, and literally eye-popping visual effects of the classic original film. What’s noticeably missing in a satisfactory, if not spectacular, sequel is the ensemble cast’s overall chemistry and a truly innovative plot that wowed 1988 audiences. The new supporting characters are hit or miss. Willem Dafoe’s B-movie cop…