BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE isn't bad?! | Movie Review/Discussion

[@wolfgamemusicvideo4532]

I was surprised with how much Beetlejuice 2 made me laugh, I haven't laughed that much in the theatre for a long time, it was just an overall enjoyable movie, and it's nice to see that Tim Burton still has it.

[@kendalberry9058]

Today is Michael Keaton's birthday. Also, he said filming the sequel was his most fun he had ever worked on a movie

[@SydneyVolpe]

@@kendalberry9058 the goat

[@pmaestro]

best 4 days of filming ever. for a titular character, it's weird he played an extra.

[@ConTheFrogg]

100% agree. What the movie lacks in Narrative it more than makes up for with a game cast and genuine affection for the gothic aesthatic Burton is renowned for

[@LukeLovesRose]

Why would it be bad? the original Beetlejuice is one of the best ghoulish comedies ever made. If Burton knows how to do anything, it's make Beetlejuice movies

[@ConTheFrogg]

Nostalgia sequels tend to unfortunately just be cheap imitations of their original counterparts, rather than worthy sequels in their own right

[@LukeLovesRose]

@@ConTheFrogg True.

[@Alex-km7so]

Because Burton hasn’t made a good film in 20 years?

[@ConTheFrogg]

@@Alex-km7so Sweeney Todd

[@baxterstockman2191]

it may not have been bad, but its not good either. Its mid.

[@darctic]

The one thing for me that was really lacking was the edit. Burton's 80s-90s movies were very smooth in terms of edit. Watch the original Beetlejuice and you will see that it's a very quickly paced movie. But honestly in terms of narrative you'd think this wasn't directed by Burton at all, it was all over the place at one point. Regarding the black and white scene it wasn't because belluci is italian. It was an homage/recreation of the style of movies of Italian director Mario Bava. He is referred to in the movie as well.

[@SydneyVolpe]

Definitely agree about the edit and ha interesting, i saw someone say Béla Tar but Mario Bava would make more sense since he is mentioned. I guess I’m wondering what came first/ what was in the original script since Tim Burton obviously adds some fun stuff along the way. Thanks for watching!

[@TheTrashStash]

(spoiler alert!!!) i actually thought it was pretty funny how easily beetlejuice got rid of his ex when she crashed the place. reminded me of how easily he solved the problem when lydia asked his help in the first movie.

[@tituslafrombois1164]

Exactly, people dunk on it because every thread is resolved by Beetlejuice just Doing Some Random Shit, but that's exactly how the first movie ended? legit as soon as any character gives him the power to do stuff, and if he's properly motivated, he can just absolutely clean house. he is overpowered as fuck yet still chooses to be a skeevy sleazebag and it's wonderful

[@jacoblove9097]

I saw the movie yesterday! While the movie does not have a whole lot of narrative cohesion and has too many plot threads, I had a really good time with it!

[@SydneyVolpe]

Totally agree!

[@darctic]

that's exactly how I felt! It's like a rollercoaster ride, with an extremley long build to the top and then so much stuff is thrown at you while the coaster goes down and speeds up and before you know it it's over.

[@tirvine9102]

​​@@darcticThat's what I liked about it, it should be a looney tunes roller coaster ride. I thought the dialogue could use some trimming. Whats there is great, the general trauma, Beetlejuice's ex was a brilliant red herring threat. Yes, there could have been more with the dad.

[@toontalks976]

Is it weird that there was kinda less legacy sequel references in this than alien Romulus?

[@SydneyVolpe]

It’s weird but true

[@SydneyVolpe]

Though Beetlejuice has the benefit of all the legacy characters built in

[@toontalks976]

@@SydneyVolpetrue yes

[@TonyB2279]

Every director hopes for a ringing endorsement like "Not bad!"

[@SydneyVolpe]

LMAO

[@martensjd]

Not bad? That's well above average.

[@haydencooper_]

Better than "bad".

[@iwontshareyourdelusion]

Great!! i was hoping to hear your take on this...at least it isn't a movie with "no reason to exist"....but....3/5...i'll wait for the 4k...keep up the great work girl,you're great!!

[@SydneyVolpe]

Appreciate you!! Yeah, not the greatest thing ever but def worth checking out at someee point!

[@ealing456]

You'll wait for the 4k home release for a movie that's average rather than go to the cinema?

[@azuredivina]

as you fairly said, the movie is far from perfect & has a few things that could have been cut out but i loved it!! went with my bf & baby sister & we had such a great time! so much laughter. wish the audience was better-behaved, tho. this is a movie i would love to own on blu-ray. are they still making those? *cry* Keaton & O'Hara were just phenomenal! really loved Delia in the OG & was happy she was just as invigorating in this. loved a lot of the visuals we get treated to from Burton's mind.

[@AbrahamFontaine]

Really good review!!

[@J_Tag]

I thought the trailer looked cringe but maybe I’ll watch it with low expectations. The original was surprisingly good and this sequel looks like it lost all that magic

[@SydneyVolpe]

I think the magic is still there! But yeah i don’t think it was ever gonna quite capture what the original did

[@josevader_]

Nice review and cool popcorn bucket ❤️

[@SydneyVolpe]

Thanks Jose!!

[@josevader_]

@@SydneyVolpeI saw it yesterday and I enjoy it :)

[@AnthonyAPerez]

Great review, Sydney!

[@WouldYouDieShow]

The musical sequence in this film might be my favorite part of any 2024 movie I've seen so far. I might go see this movie again just for that scene alone haha

[@SenorPequenos]

Sandworm popcorn bucket for the win

[@dee85ist]

Just got out of the film...once it gets going I had a good time. Nothing will top the o.g bit the cast and acting is great and the opening i got the feels.A bit too much going on but fun once it hits a point. 3.5/5

[@thecinemaniac4132]

Great review you deserve more views

[@SydneyVolpe]

Appreciate you!

[@Dartanyoogles]

I would add Doctor Sleep next to your list of Top Gun: Maverick, and Blade Runner: 2049. It's just as good as those two. I never in my life thought they could make a great sequel to The Shining, but they did!

[@J_Tag]

Why isn’t the plot about actor Alec Baldwin being haunted by the person he killed

[@SydneyVolpe]

😭

[@Dartanyoogles]

Grow up.

[@thephilosopher5799]

😂😂😂

[@dancingdog60]

Perhaps because the accident wasn't his fault. The plot could have been about online trolling as it is pretty relevant in this day and age.

[@lawsnx]

Sydney, great review. Unrelated, what products do you use to make your teeth so white?

[@SydneyVolpe]

Haha thanks for watching, always brush after drinking coffee!!

[@sd-musiclub9676]

Honestly never liked the original so this movie felt like a breath of fresh air in comparison, very eclectic and interestingly stitched together for most of the runtime but totally agree with your critiques as well. Ultimately leads up to a mushed mess of an ending where few enough of the pieces that are set up fall into place naturally. Had the same issue with the original but I found this one so much funnier and more breathable

[@georgeomahony]

I Saw the Juice Loosen

[@SydneyVolpe]

Mfw the juice is loose

[@gpauldejesus]

2049, Maverick AND Creed! but i understand what you mean as far as direct sequels go, Creed is following up multiple sequels

[@SydneyVolpe]

No u are right the creed movies rock

[@ramonqueiros]

I love how you talk

[@theuntouchabletee4470]

the movie should have been about Astrid and the boy

[@JohnDoe-tm9wz]

I felt the movie was missing Geena Davis. I know it doesn't make sense to bring her back.

[@ReelTakesMovieBreaks]

Just saw Geena Davis in Blink Twice. It would have been fun to see her in this

[@baxterstockman2191]

I thought the movie was mid tbh, Not all movies need a sequel.

[@thebrentrobinsonshow2882]

Can't wait to see this movie this weekend.

[@doomedhuh]

i saw it tonight. it was pretty fun!

[@JordansMortalKombatAdven-xn3qo]

@Sydney Volpe a bit of a hot take here but, seeing as I only saw the first movie for the first time ever this past Monday with my mom and then earlier this afternoon with my dad before seeing a 6:15pm Dolby Cinema showing with both of them for the sequel, I must say I think I enjoyed the sequel more, I think way more of Michael Keaton’s one-liner’s hit my perverse sense of humor better and overall the effects got more of a laugh out of me due to the updated feel of the practical effects over the last 36 years or so. I also think for me personally, the only weak link was Willem Dafoe unfortunately, which I only say unfortunately because, he’s easily one of my favorite actors working today ever since I saw him for the very first time when I was a young kid seeing Sam Raimi’s original Spider-Man film in the theaters, I will give the man credit though he did give me a few good solid belly laughs but, overall I feel like his character could have been cut out completely and the fast pace of the film wouldn’t suffer one bit.

[@thesilentknight4554]

You got the bucket? Damnit! How much you want? I do not deny my heart has greatly desired this...😱💥🤣

[@SydneyVolpe]

Not for sale!! Lol

[@thesilentknight4554]

@@SydneyVolpe I thought not lol it's alright. I actually got that tombstone instead 😊

[@timb1276]

I would have left the theater after that insanely boring 30 minute "what have they been up to" segment if my mom wasn't with me. By the time the big payoff (there is no payoff) arrives I just wanted the movie to be over but it has like a 20 minute dance sequence. Just bad writing, bad performances, senseless characters, and nothing new to add. Also probably offensive to a lot of folks. What a turd.

[@MoviegeekDutch]

Hey Sydney, saw Beetlejuice 2 today and i really loved it! The soundtrack is also great and def a purchase when it is released. 🥳👌🏻

[@HarrisonTheGrey]

This movie, like Ghostbusters: Afterlife, was dried dogshit. Practical effects: whoopty-effing-doo. Tell a solid story or go away this one should have gone away.

[@gpauldejesus]

ily

[@SydneyVolpe]

Ily2

[@thomaswright5492]

Really? Top Gun Maverick? I thought that one was not very good at all. Blade Runner was worthy.

[@jakedcolman]

Any plans to go to TIFF anytime soon?

[@SydneyVolpe]

Not this year! My podcast co-host Joe is there right now, but we will be at Fantastic Fest in two weeks seeing some good stuff!

[@thebarndoor2021]

Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice. Beetlejuic* 😂

[@daveandreahoward8203]

I got a Spiderman 3 vibe from it. Sorry.

[@SydneyVolpe]

Omg haha why, just the messy narrative?

[@daveandreahoward8203]

@@SydneyVolpe the three bad guy thing that goes nowhere, the song and dance sequence that goes nowhere for a very long time, the extra characters, like Dafoe, who are really in there pitching but they could be pulled out and nothing would be affected. The feeling that this is a lot of different scripts welded together by a baseball team size squad of writers. Spiderman 3. And Burton killed Bob. For a gag. By a character pointless chasing a guy who has to appear if you just say his name three times.

[@1001OFClips]

First

[@SydneyVolpe]

Real

[@haydencooper_]

Not the first comment worth reading though.

[@itstrevorstone]

You’re so attractive

[@thebarndoor2021]

😊

[@alexcolemann]

How much for the bucket🦦