26/37
After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter Astrid accidentally opens a portal to the afterlife. Jenna Ortega, Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, Justin Theroux and Monica Bellucci share why filming Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice was an experience they’ll never forget. Tim Burton said that this film would only be made if Michael Keaton returned to reprise his role. Keaton said in March 2014 that this was the only sequel he was interested in. The film refers to the „French physicist”. Maria Sklodowska-Curie; in fact, he is one of the most famous Polish scientists in history, often considered second only to Copernicus. Bug Juice: I think Dostoyevsky said… Later, whore. Credited to Bob the Skinner, who died in the film. Starred in Late Night with Seth Meyers: Michael Keaton/Connor O Malley (2024). MacArthur Park Written by Jimmy Webb Performed by Donna Summer courtesy of Island Def Jam Music Group. Courtesy of Universal Music Operations Ltd. Having recently seen the original film, I did not go into this film with high expectations. In that sense, I might judge it differently than someone who was a fan of the classic, so bear that in mind. Overall, I had a great time and think the movie is a decent sequel to the cult classic. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, whom I admire in "Smallville" as the kids bring their unique storytelling style to the world of *Bug Juice* in a film that is very different from its predecessor, but in a fresh way that also respects the original. Tim Burton of course brings his unique style and it definitely feels like a Tim Burton movie in every sense of the word. The visual effects and production design are beautifully done, with the classic feel of Burton films from the 80s and 90s, but with today’s technology and expanded possibilities. The acting in the film was excellent from all parties involved. Michael Keaton in the iconic role looks and acts exactly the same as if 36 years had not passed since the shooting of the first film. Winona Ryder, who has become a much more seasoned actress since the original film, leads the film with pride and the great Justin Theroux is hilariously funny in his own unique way. Jenna Ortega, although she gave a good performance, I feel a little overexposed in recent years because her presence is inescapable everywhere you look. I’d love to see her take on a more challenging role that delivers a drastically different performance than usual to live up to the hype. Another standout performance in the film was Willem Dafoe in an excellent and unusual comic role. Overall, the cast is full of big names who are always a joy to see on screen. Another strong point of the film is the musical side – for which the first film was very famous. A good selection of songs, especially fun „musical songs”; references to the classics from the first film and in particular a slightly different twist on Danny Elfman’s iconic and wonderful theme music that will delight any fan of the classic film. Overall, while I recently watched the first film, it’s impossible to ignore how much fan service this film provides to fans of the classic film – and I mean that in the most positive way possible. Not the modern boring fan service seen in quite a few franchise movies these days, but something that respects the original and gives fans waiting for the sequel what they wanted, all in a logical and enjoyable way. that stays true to the spirit of the story and what cinema should be.