BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE Movie Review **SPOILER ALERT**

[@WhosJusToi]

Winona said in an interview though that she didn’t feel that Lydia would even have any kids. She clearly didn’t agree with the direction of the character

[@kellykelley2649]

I agree with Winona - maybe she did this for the work not that she was excited about this story - or she thought it would be a different story

[@jasminehill6312]

Yeah…I was kind of surprised that Lydia had a daughter

[@WhosJusToi]

@@jasminehill6312 me too. She didn’t even have a love interest in the first one

[@leah2476]

Lydia definitely would not have kids

[@politefan8141]

Her hosting the Ghost House show seemed out of character since she saw how others wanted to exploit the Maitlands in the original. However, I never thought she was so weird that she couldn't find someone. For a lot of men she was their first crush so it shouldn't be a surprise that she landed an attractive man. Goth was popular in the 90s.

[@liberatedy.o.u.4017]

It was losing me until the twist of the boy being dead. That really reeled me back in. From that point on my enjoyment was elevated.

[@happyhappyjoyjoy9795]

I like the reference they did when Beetlejuice is marrying Lydia in the 1988 version. He pulls out a ring with a severed finger in it, pulls out the finger, tosses it and tells Lydia something like "She meant nothing to me." Said finger is seen putting itself back on Monica Bellucci's character during her reattachment scene- brilliant 😂

[@danavixen6274]

One of the BEST scenes! This movie was really engaging! Do I love the original more? Yes! But, I thought this sequel was VERY impressive! I'd give it a B+/8.5. ❤

[@Tyler72696]

‘Tim Burtahn’ 😭😭

[@RichardHannay]

Tim Brr-tawn

[@TheDreamingJune]

Joseph has the funniest pronunciations 😂

[@robotzombie4754]

Now I just realized this is the second movie where a man lefts monica bellucci for winona ryder First one was dracula 😂

[@BobJenkins-ez1jl]

Oh shit! Was that her all those years ago?

[@BobJenkins-ez1jl]

Oh shit! Was that her all those years ago?

[@LMason-qd7sq]

Catherine O'Hara is a universal treasure. Has she gotten a lifetime achievement award from every organization that offers one? Edit: Dammit?

[@Rude4eyez]

Nick gets 10s across the board for his hilarious pull quote 😂😂 ".. The juice might be loose but it's definitely not 100% concentrated.." 😭 😭 😭 Thanks for the review and saving me money 💜

[@themajortom88]

This thumbnail is 10/10

[@erinnadia0409]

Burton still had issues with using racial stereotypes and also villainising sexually liberated women as his tropes again... But I still really enjoyed the film. It was just a fun, silly time and Michael Keaton is so charismatic as Beetlejuice

[@VirgosGroove3]

I thought the soul train was a little cringe too. I noticed there weren’t many black people in the film but they’re on the soul train dancing. 😵‍💫😅

[@Mind4orLease]

Ooof

[@DocDarkness]

You're all to young to remember the show soul train from the 70s. Look it up. It's exactly what was in the movie.

[@lawyeraj21]

I love your name happy birthday and Virgo season to you! At first I thought it was just me. But that scene made me cringe too. This part of the movie felt like his way of saying he is inclusive to all but it fell flat.

[@VirgosGroove3]

@@lawyeraj21 thank you!! & glad it wasn’t just me feeling cringey lol Maybe they’ll make a 3rd movie and fix up some things

[@VirgosGroove3]

@@MrCFH420 because America is diverse 👀. You don’t have to force diversity but in real life it’s not a country with majority one race.

[@jadebrown6772]

that pull quote was TEA😂😂😂 i love you guys❤

[@AT-sd9qq]

I totally agree about the Jeffrey Jones thing, it made no sense at all. Also, he most likely made a bunch of money because they used his likeness many many times.

[@tntbandit5]

Definitely an UNNECESSARY sequel but CUTE, just an excuse 4 Burton 2 flex his signature skills again!

[@adrianpale2342]

And flex his new girlfriend right lol

[@blxshp291]

15:44 “you know what they say about people who commit suicide? In the afterlife they become civil servants” love love love that they kept that fun detail for the draino drinking devito

[@macebluemoon369]

The juice is not entirely concentrated. LOVE IT NICK! Also the movie trying to be an everything cookie is also a unique remark Joseph. LOVE THAT AS WELL!

[@AT-sd9qq]

There was like 15 minutes left in the movie and i said to myself there is no way they can wrap up all these storylines so quickly, this has to be part 1 of a 2 part movie. I was wrong.

[@bmck-8400]

I really had a fun time at the movie…the people in theatre really seemed to enjoy it. There were some really funny bits in it.

[@bmljenny]

The first third was confusing and disjointed. They should have dispensed with the exposition of Charles' death and not had to use Jones' likeness. Use that recouped time for more on why Lydia and Astrid are so estranged. Agree that Monica Bellucci was wasted in this - I think that character needed just a hint more camp.

[@TechnicJunglist]

I like how you're also cast in the film. 😊

[@jay-dubb.dubb.68]

I know, right?!? 😮🎉 Nick and Joseph are kinda big deals, people love them!! 😍

[@Neddoest]

Joseph grinning ear to ear lol

[@julieannstipidis9345]

Did you guys like Bob? I thought he was a highlight too!

[@LibrasReact]

I was fully expecting another twist to be jennas dad not actually being dead since they never found his body and lydia never sees his ghost. I was expecting him to have stepped out on the family and lydia lying to jenna to protect her by telling her he died. But that didnt happen.

[@ReelTakesMovieBreaks]

I was wondering the same thing 😂

[@b.abouttowwn]

I don’t know that I want to see this, but I always check to see if you two have reviewed it just in case.

[@kylew9454]

I love this channel because now that it’s streaming I can come back and relisten after watching these “eh” movies and don’t remember what you originally said!😂

[@autumnboffen5598]

That's Nick, and that's Joseph and I am so excited to hear what you think of this movie. Don't blast me but my 5 year old loves Beetlegeuse...the original. I grew up watching it as an 80's kid. I know the new movie can't bring back all the love I feel but, I really hope this new movie is worthy of watching once

[@billwenham]

I agree with Nick about Sleepy Hollow being the last Tim Burton movie I truly cared about. I've been saying that for years. This was my first time watching you guys. I enjoyed your perspective (and will probably agree when I see it later today - yes, I watched this before the movie...haha).

[@carlao7157]

I always skip to the end for tgeir score then watch full review as soon as i come out the theater. They have quickly become my favorite reviewers

[@cannichole6061]

I enjoyed this move and had a fun time watching it last night. Does it have its pacing, dad joke level puns, and plot issues? Yes. Is Tim Burton known for brilliant story telling? No. Does he have his muses and finds a way to put his love interests in every film even if it doesn’t make sense? Yes. He is known for (what I call) eccentric gothic whimsy. Most of his past and future characters are represented in each of his movies. The first Beetlejuice had Jack Skellington. This move has nods to Sally and the Corpse Bride. expected a stylistic horror family comedy with Easter eggs and it was what I got. I am also of a certain age where I watched it on television whenever came on and had the DVD later. So my degree of nostalgia is different. This will be a cozy fall night movie for me.

[@politefan8141]

This has the same strengths and weaknesses as the original film. The original wasn't the best reviewed film either.

[@RJ-nm6qt]

I dont think a sequel without the ghosts of the Maitlands makes sense. They'd have to deage them with cgi but they can do that nowadays. Seeing them finally crossing over after living with Lydia all this time would have been more powerful story than seeing Jenny Ortega as Lydia's annoying daughter imo.

[@RJ-nm6qt]

Jenny Ortega still could have been in it as a an unrelated girl who sees ghosts like Lydia did that she connects with. Maybe Lydia could have just been a local psychic instead of TV star. Then her and the Maitlands have to save Jenny Ortega from Beetlejuice when she accidentally summons him. Its easy to come up with a better story that compliments the original than what we got

[@Katorri]

Justin Theroux’s hairstyle was also perfect for Bette Davis in The Nanny

[@growingheart8039]

I thought that was the prime Minister of Canada?😅❤

[@wanya_telborn]

Super cute thumbnail ❤❤❤❤

[@magical2022]

Loving Joseph and his creativity Joseph is a multi talented gentleman

[@jay-dubb.dubb.68]

Very good!! 👏😍 BRAVO!

[@henryardoin8513]

One Word comes to mind from the Reviews you gave! RUSHED"!👍💯

[@commandZee]

I'm so "blockbuster" ip/franchised-out... and so ready for the fall movie season.

[@hawkeyez_]

Nick said, "it's like Larry Cohen's it's alive baby". My mother thought it was appropriate for me to watch that movie with her on tv when I was around 8-9 years old. (along with the exorcist) I remember that crazy baby cry. LOL!

[@politefan8141]

*Spoilers* I really liked this movie but am also baffled by some of the creative decisions. A few tweaks could have made this movie even better. 1. I would have liked the idea of Lydia hosting a ghost show if it was developed differently. Instead of documenting random hauntings, it would have been better if Lydia devoted her life to helping those on the other side move on, something which could have been tied to the Maitlands somehow. 2. I really like the idea of Lydia and Beetlegeuse teaming up but it would have been better had they teamed up to defeat the soul sucker, at which point Beetlegeuse would have released her from her contract, grateful that she had helped save his soul. It could have also given the soul sucker more to do. The actual explanation given in the film feels like a deux ex machina. 3. It bugged me that they introduced demons fleeing into the real world, which goes against the lore, only to never resolve it by the end. 4. I would've liked to see Lydia grieve the loss of her father, which could have been used to bond Lydia with her daughter, but for whatever reason the film chooses to treat Charles's death as a joke, perhaps due to Jeffrey Jones's legal problems. Had they made these changes, I would've liked the movie even more, but as it is, I still had a lot of fun with it.

[@amanda6212]

I do think there was A LOT in this movie, like the ex-wife and boyfriend storylines/arcs didn't seem to do much. However, the practical effects and the claymation were nice touches. I really liked Beetlejuice's employees (RIP Bob!) and how they were running around the town. I can see folks having that as their Halloween costume this year.

[@gamerdrops]

This was overstuffed but I did enjoy myself

[@dmaynor]

Been waiting for this and didn't disappoint! The pull quotes were both great.

[@collinmiller4721]

I think there’s a problem when you can’t possibly spoil a movie. Nothing happens of any consequence. The plane movie comment is top marks. Thank goodness for Catherine O’Hara! 👏

[@volatilevulcan211]

I felt the same about this movie… I think a more interesting story would’ve been Lydia’s ghost tv show actually being run by her and Beetlejuice with him haunting people and bringing in business but then shenanigans ensue where the business is in danger. It would be reminiscent of their relationship in the musical and animated show.

[@fuelbot]

Charlie Hopkinson is credited as the voice of Charles. Jeffrey Jones' last appearance in anything was in 2019's Deadwood: The Movie.

[@CrookedShoeTales]

Nick, your pull quotes are always great but this one was exceptional

[@mjgerleman]

What's up with how they are saying Tim Burton's last name?

[@kellykelley2649]

The original was a major event in my young goth kid life... My dad brought it home and said... I think this film is for you, the girl reminds me of you. It was the first time I felt my dad got me. So ... I don't think I will see this... I can't mess with that life event :) ** Ps Beetlejuice is not in love with Lydia - he needed her to escape the afterlife. Burton playing with the story lol - I loved the '90s cartoon - I think that dynamic (friends) worked.

[@Busha69]

As an old goth, that religiously watched the og...you should absolutely go see it. We don't get that many goth movies with goth characters (usually it's a stupid bs like the new Crow) and this one is actually delightful, despite its faults and a slow start.

[@kellykelley2649]

@@Busha69 no thanks - nothing is going to mess with my happy memory

[@Busha69]

@kellykelley2649 I don't understand how it would mess with your memory but you do you.

[@kellykelley2649]

@@Busha69 it is an important moment and film for me. I don't need nostalgia - or a money grab (new story). I went and read/watched Winona's interviews - she is disappointed with "the direction" of the film

[@kfiggis]

Thanks!

[@fishjellyfilmreviews]

Thank you!

[@kellzpalm]

I took it like the Soul Train was a siren callin you in, you get on the train without them and they get out to call on the next soul. 25:36

[@bigjon18680]

Are the influencers “killed off”? Curious to hear your interpretation on that scene since I heard there’s no resolution to that.

[@rybigbee01]

It’s like in the first one when Maxie and his wife get catapulted through the ceiling. No resolution needed in these zany comedies.

[@bigjon18680]

@@rybigbee01 Ha, except they lived! Confirmed in this one.

[@barbarajohnson4768]

The amount of times I said "what?" during this review! This movie sounds extra! Lol!

[@MrJawstherevenge87]

I hated this! It had no structure of the first about the living and the afterlife. It was like an episode of the cartoon. 80s movies were just more real and raw with its wroting and character development. This had none of the heart horror and comedy of the first. Im sorry this was like a beeylejuice tik tok edition.

[@henryardoin8513]

Also I wonder if Tim could have found a way to incorporate Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin into this if it could have been a whole different Beast?

[@DocDarkness]

When this was being filmed Alec was shall we say indisposed with the whole unaliving someone problem. The writer's did say there was a version where they made a cameo near the end but scrapped it because they didnt want to do de-aging on the actors.

[@alecquintana2326]

It was better than expected, im happy, honestly its a 8/10 a must see in theaters

[@eritaka420]

I love beetle juice no matter what. Nice reaction gentlemen. Super excited

[@BookMaven9]

We saw today and loved it

[@scifibri2376]

A perfect "airplane movie"? Except for the crash scene lol But I agree though

[@jennmoslek921]

Well damn...I'm such a big fan of the original & had high hopes for this one! Especially when I saw that they brought back most of the OG cast. I do wish that they'd brought back Geena Davis's & Alec Baldwin's characters in this film.

[@AriannaGi]

I thoughtbtheybhad planned to but maybe the Rust situation put a stop to it

[@t.r.g4595]

How was Charles talking?

[@PawsomePalsPetService]

I almost left the viewing of this in imax less than 40 minutes in because the storyline could not compete with the loud unruly audience in the theater.

[@jahvonnad1738]

I wish they focused on the girl and the boy her relationship with the daughter. Or the crazy ex-wife and team up to help o e another. I needed more investment of the storyline. We already love the characters.

[@macaz1986]

You know crazy shit was gonna go down when they played that Carrie Music.

[@scifibri2376]

Why was the Prime Minister of Canada doing in this film? LOL

[@Bexinnamon]

Monica was just walking looking gorgeous in the whole movie. She had nothing to do 😂 I loved Catherine O'Hara in it. Edit: and Bob is back!!!❤👀

[@scifibri2376]

I usually see the movies you guys review AFTERWARDS but this time I did not want any twist to be ruined for me or the ending... But as soon as they showed the kid's mother but from the back I was suspicious. And when they showed the father from the back also made it obvious that her new boo (pun intended) was a ghost. But I am not 100% she was not a ghost. Maybe her reading that passage to enter that realm was subterfuge. 2 out of 5 stars. Some of it was funny. I think my younger self would've liked this film much better. Great review guys!

[@StevenE-l9y]

It was a mess. It feels like two movies in one. The whole ex wife storyline feels completely separate from the deetz storyline. I feel like it should have went one way or the other instead of doing both. Could have focused solely on the ex wife and beetlejuice with the entire movie taking place in the afterlife and not include the deetz at all. Or they could have cut out the ex wife story line and focused more on the deetz and astrids relationship with this boy ghost who ends up tricking her which forces Lydia to call on beetlejuice one more time to save the day. Fleshed it out to make it longer and create a better character arch for Jenna Ortega's character. I agree with you guys I did not like her in this. I don't think it was Ortega's fault, her character just wasn't well written.

[@Storm-iw7sm]

The Jeremy plot definitely shocked me. 😂 luckily I didn’t have it spoiled for me. Just watched it on HBO tonight

[@DaringDasher]

Tim BurTAHN, dahling. TAHN! 😭

[@rabrab3]

Saw this on opening day. Disappointing. Catherine O'Hara steals the show and is the best thing in the movie. She also channels a lot of Moira Rose...ala Schitts Creek.

[@puspavelai8353]

Joseph's 'defence' for the story that could have been better, is with a string of positives! But, the true summary is where it fails to shine? That's done well here, for fans, new and old to ponder upon☺

[@taylormade9748]

Just finished watching the movie and I wanted to hear you guy’s thoughts 🙃

[@eldonwatson7161]

The end church scene reminded me of the end of corpse bride.

[@AT-sd9qq]

One more thing, I hope you guys caught the end music for the movie Carrie at the end of this movie.

[@e3vL1]

the line that's different from the trailer is : “when you get a 3rd kid from 2nd divorce we’ll see who gets the last laugh”

[@AriannaGi]

It was better in the trailer 😅

[@witchingbrew3]

I some how forgot how much of a creep Beetlejuice was and is lol

[@Ann-ub4mf]

Love you guys.😊❤❤

[@nextgenwarrior]

Finally saw Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. It was a fun sequel. My only real complaint was it just tried to do too much, there were more plotlines than it really needed and it resulted in a lot of it coming across kinda half-baked. So while I did enjoy it, definitely recommend seeing it, the original was definitely a stronger film for its simplicity. Loved seeing more of the Netherworld though, felt like the cartoon a bit.

[@dontlookforme1999]

the ex wife putting hersrlf together was a great scene.

[@growingheart8039]

Great video! ❤

[@millsykooksy4863]

I love the soul train, but I don’t know the music was familiar and pretty

[@bo2720]

I prepared for the worst with this movie. The magic of the first likely cant be created again. On a side note you both look very foxy here!

[@VirgosGroove3]

This new one was ok, if they weren’t playing off nostalgia it would’ve sucked more

[@tomw4020]

I also expected it to be bad but I actually enjoyed it, even though it was far from perfect

[@Busha69]

It's actually good.

[@JodiAdams-e7n]

OMG!!! When I heard there was a new Beetle Juice was coming out I was excited then it seemed like every where I turned all I heard was BeetleJuice Beetlejuice from commercials to the trailers I lost interest good movie or not🙄 I just knew if I heard Beetlejuice Beetlejuice 1 more time I was going to scream so going to the movie would have to be a no for me!! lol Love your review as always though!!!

[@SeekingGodsWill]

Came in to drop a like and comment. I really want to see this. I will be back with more thoughts, God willing. I heard 2.5 outta 5 after Joe was done laughing at a costume. I really hope to love this, movie. Micheal Keaton??? Jenna Ortega? Winona.... The woman from Home Alone? Hot damn, I'm going tomorrow God willing, all in.

[@SeekingGodsWill]

Just got home from the 8:15. Love this movie. It has me smiling and genuinely laughing the whole time... "IM gonna make you so happy" When Beet said that I lost my shit.. I also like the Trading places motif with Jenna and her love interest. I loved Monica Belluci she was fun. Justin Theoruex cracked me up. All of the Music Stuff was so well done for my taste. Beet speaking Mexican was fun. Bob was funny RIP BoB. Great performances all around and a good time at the Cinema... Forgettable, yes probably. But well done.. I will go Strong 7.7/10 overall, with a vibe and atmosphere to push this to an 8 for me... But lets go 7.7 for the review.

[@tsujic166]

Tim Burton and Neil Gaiman need to make a movie. I will die on that hill.

[@aokiQ]

1000% agree!

[@BookMaven9]

I don’t think we’ll Be seeing Neil gaiman anymore or for a long long time

[@Vinsensee]

10:08 why would she even be taking them ? The first movie ended with her floating and dancing to that one iconic song. Now she thinks she might be trippin ? This movie sounds lame asf

[@ElizabethArmstrong-zn8np]

I’ll be interested to see what Joseph has to say. I watched a non spoiler review and the reviewer was very upset about certain aspects of the plot.

[@ElizabethArmstrong-zn8np]

Joseph AND Nick

[@Mind4orLease]

Talking about Grace I bet 🤡

[@anitaknight3915]

Was it snarky Jay? She said plot was convoluted and not entertaining. Spooky astronaut wasn't thrilled either.

[@StevenE-l9y]

The plot is the weakest aspect of this film. It tries to do too much.

[@lkf8799]

It was pretty meh. I wanted more. Winona seemed to be phoning it in. I know she can do better. Didn't need Justin's character at all. Needed more of Lydia and Astrid's relationship and more Beetlejuice. Felt like he was only in it for 10min. I didn't like the new song that they chose for the dubbing scene but was happy to hear Banana Man at the funeral. The claymation was funny. Willem Dafoe's character was annoying and unnecessary half the time. Catherine O'hara was great. She understood the assignment ❤ The creepy Beetlejuice baby was kinda disgustingly awesome 😅

[@Neddoest]

A movie I actually know about before I see your review! My expectations are low to mid. I hate to say it but the OG movie was basically my personality for like 15 years lmao

[@mretie]

I have had little appreciation for the original, basically from never watching it all in one sit and thinking stop motion was lame when mixed with real actors when I was younger, but like Burton's other work. So I went into this movie very open and really enjoyed it! I'm going to give the original a dedicated watch, now armed with today's appreciation for the 80s practical affects in a sea of CGI. I'm a new Beetlejuice fan because of the sequel, and that speaks to how much of this genre's qualities were successfully captured in the sequel. I liked the french influence film nod as well.

[@taya12020]

I grew up with Beetlejuice and loved it but I'm not supporting Burton. I'll wait for it to stream for like $3.99 or something.

[@MsZandiX]

😳 what he do?

[@AriannaGi]

That 3.99 is still supporting him.

[@Suspishhh23]

I gave it a 7.6 it was fun but deff wait for streaming. The end was weird. 🤔

[@VirgosGroove3]

I’m getting sick of all these nostalgia movies coming back and not being great. I’ve been waiting for months to see this movie. A lot of the performances seemed lazy. It was ok 😮‍💨

[@Ionisus]

they are just cash grabs and in the best case, the movie is just mediocre

[@redrumblond]

They are all tired of telling the same stories too 😭

[@jameskelley5918]

BurTON

[@stevekasan3105]

Who is in Toronto for tiff ?

[@Bexinnamon]

Non Joseph c'était de l'italien lmao 🤣

[@lolaacosta6114]

I liked the movie . They could've kept the witch out

[@OffWithHerHead1006]

Just like The Crow I'll just enjoy the original Beetlejuice and all its excellence. When has a sequel that is 20+ years later than the original ever really been good? Plus hearing how they changed some of the original story makes a no for me (he was never in love with Lydia). Also, I'm not a fan of Jenna Ortega.

[@AnneHathawayRules]

I just saw it. It was great.

[@anitaknight3915]

Same. I decided to just re-watch both the originals. They were both ahead of their time and unique. These woke reimagining/sequels aren't entertaining.

[@HusaMusesOn]

I appreciated the short run time and actually enjoyed it more than the original. It’s a B from me!

[@BrettK-e3k]

I found this movie disappointing for a lot of the reasons mentioned here. Loved the original. I agree with Jenna’s character, not a fan of her in general. But no memorable one liners, the original had tons. Too many plot lines poorly resolved. Other than nailing the look of the original I see no value here.

[@Mysterons00]

This movie was a bumbling mess I was very disappointed

[@ThomasBeasley-s9y]

Great movie😁😁😁

[@lillieknight]

Thanks for your detailed review. It sounds horrible. I’m going to pass. Thanks for saving my energy, time and money.

[@autumn975]

Hey hey❤

[@bigkahuna2606]

Tim Bur-ton?

[@nottilatequila]

I will wait to stream this! And just letting you know Toronto is chilly! Pack some layers 🍁🩷