The Failure Of Tim Burton's BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE

[@nathansteinfromarkham7109]

Alec wasn’t involved so the only shots involved cameras.

[@thomasmurrell9832]

HOLY SHIT 😂

[@nathansteinfromarkham7109]

@ had to be done.

[@DaileyDoseOfJoseph]

Charles was killed off screen because in 2002 the actor got caught abusing a child and in possession of harmful material depiction a child he was directing and coercing. His acting career shattered after that. Just thought that was worth knowing.

[@ThomasDrish]

Ya! I get that, and I understand that. What I didn’t understand, is why they found the need to do 100 percent computer animation on the scene when they explain the plane crash and the…over the top shark attack. Wasn’t mom explaining the death to Lydia enough?

[@ThomasDrish]

@dillonohlemiller401 Call it what you want, it looked horrible, and does NOT belong in a Tim Burton film.

[@Cr6wn]

@@ThomasDrishyeah man, fucking STOP MOTION doesn’t belong in a TIM BURTON film. Very bright

[@dinolover]

So that's why they never showed his actual upper half because they didn't want the real actor to be there or implied

[@ThomasDrish]

@@dinolover Exactly. That’s why the shark took his entire head off.

[@jonskowitz]

I think my sister put it best, "Well, it wasn't a great movie, but I enjoyed visiting that world again" 😅

[@trenchcoatmafioso]

Inferior to the original, but not disappointing. It is a messy, slightly overcrowded, but entertaining movie. Well worth watching.

[@hunterwaguespack3963]

I love the original and actually really enjoyed this movie. My biggest gripe was… yeah the whole too many plots going on and they really should’ve only stuck with one villain instead of 2.

[@emmanuelperez808]

It's one of those movies where you have to turn off your brain at least Michael Keaton hasn't missed a beat in 30 years

[@dinolover]

This, it's a fun movie if you literally just stop thinking about it. I went with a date so it was a good way to pass the time

[@jesusisunstoppable4438]

Huh ? Keaton could barely move, he came across as Old, tired and feeble. He didn't have the same energy at all.

[@lemuelheath3761]

​@jesusisunstoppable4438 Agreed unfortunately. He was literally acting his age.

[@FragmentJack]

Trying to incorporate three different generations of women to tell their stories just distracted from the entire thing and it was weird Lydia would not be in control of her own life considering that Beetlejuice tried conning her in the first film. It makes no sense she’d let some new guy take advantage of her.

[@anubusx]

They were to many plots going on at once.

[@Kevin-mk6jo]

"They were to" English... DO YOU SPEAK IT????

[@egads3696]

​@@Kevin-mk6jowhat problem?me unnerstan

[@filmcomicsexplained]

How many plots do you want in your sequel? Tim Burton: yes

[@fubytv731]

@@Kevin-mk6jo i speak tiny why u no get i know he say very easy

[@hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat]

It was like 5 movies in one. You could have dumped the bride and nobody would have noticed, as that sub-plot went nowhere. Just a little creative writing to provide motivation for Juice based on the other existing sub-plots to make up for her absence. You could have gotten rid of the police force, too, given that was really a one joke scene, and (again) a little creative writing with the remaining sub-plots and you would have fixed any motivation issues. It was like they couldn't decide which script to go with. OR, they just wrote scenes on the spot. Soul Train? Really? So much screen time for something irrelevant, but the Maitlands could barely get a nod. Its amazing how Lydia is a drug addict and then not, when given all that would happen she'd be poppin' those pills! Nope. So many wasted plotlines.

[@ya7000]

To be fair they didn’t want Lydia’s dad back at all bc he was outed as a pedo and I’m pretty sure he actually went to jail so I feel they dealt with his death the best they could 😭 but everything else I agree with

[@sonderstudios6675]

It was done well imo lol

[@ya7000]

@@sonderstudios6675 that’s… just what I said yes

[@puggers2055]

Congrats on 1 mil subs

[@fieldboots5174]

Different times and mind frames. I remember seeing bettlejuice the first time as a kid and was blown away. And still because of the sentiment of being able to say “when I was your age” I watched this all the time when showing my kids bettlejuice. Now my kids are able to watch both with the same vividness of viewing for the first time. I wonder what the cartoon remake will be like…

[@CuriousMisterG]

I'm not saying Jenna is a bad actress, I'm just tired of Hollywood seeing ONE star and ONLY casting them in movies. Chris Pratt was another. Like ya, you ARE good, but don't need to be in everything. It breaks A LOT of the immersion

[@mrslinkydragon9910]

I enjoyed it. It was simple and not serious. Although it was messy in parts and a bit too cluttered, its not bad.

[@brandonlee9887]

We don’t need reboots or forced movies any more

[@MrScaryPasta]

Beetlejuice is so good it didn’t need a sequel. Why does Hollywood keep doing this? Leave the classics alone! 😢

[@robertbendinelli9843]

Disappointing. It's not perfect, but considering most movies these days, it was AMAZING!!!

[@MorikaWeb]

They need to stop worshipping the past and start creating the future.

[@notesgo1556]

Unfortunately, they can't. Ppl don't even interact enough for stories like this to happen. This same story today would be about a ghost in a house full of ppl who never notice because their always on their phones.

[@egads3696]

We all know why Jeffrey wasnt invited back.

[@sarahakin]

That, alone, makes this uncomfortable.

[@treystephens6166]

@@sarahakinwhat did he do exactly that’s so horrific???

[@Corvus7159]

​@@treystephens6166 CP possession among other charges

[@egads3696]

@@treystephens6166 google jeffrey jones

[@lunattg]

​@@treystephens6166, he was a major p3do... his whole career crashed after he was busted 😁

[@portiada]

Thank you! Everyone keeps raving about how good this movie was, but I was frustratingly disappointed in the sequel. Not finding anyone who agreed with me was starting to make me feel crazy, lol.

[@hinduismwithpremananddasbhagat]

My girlfriend and I walked out of the theater very very very very disappointed. She LOVES the first. One of her fave films. Considered this 2 hours wasted. You're not alone.

[@fubytv731]

Finally, a sensible review.

[@eurasian55]

I ❤️ ❤ Beetlejuice. HOWEVER... as much as this pains me to say part 2 was PAINful & heartbreaking😢. Still a huge fan of Michael Keaton but even he couldn't save this movie..

[@christopherlyons4923]

“Lack of focus, heart, or emotional depth” should be on Tim Burton’s tombstone.

[@brycestrife5605]

I'm 8:30 in and we have respectfully covered the original. Damn that was a trip back in time. Haven't seen it since I was a dark room teen haha.

[@shainewhite2781]

He's The Ghost With The Most Babe and.... It's Showtime.😁

[@Billbeaux]

I knew my roommate was full of crap when he said it was a good movie 😂😂

[@madambutterfly1997]

On some level you can tell that this is just another paycheck to Michael Keaton

[@aaronbood1999]

RIP to my boy Bob

[@damianstarks3338]

Great video on this Beetlejuice sequel happy Friday the 13th

[@Micosanmiguel]

Not a dissapointing sequel but a fun one and a return to form for burton instead of another remake ( looks at planet of the apes and wonka remakes furiously)

[@treystephens6166]

I still have to see it 😢

[@RookScally]

I loved this movie. I'm gonna watch it again.

[@thearmchairjournalist566]

Thank you for cheering me up on a very grey day today 👌

[@Kevin-mk6jo]

It was a great movie!!! No message.....

[@treystephens6166]

No lame message that will be outdated in 3 years!!!

[@CyborganicDreamscape]

legit looks entertaining.

[@justinklenk]

15-20 years ago, remakes/sequels that had already begun to HEAVILY sacrifice their originals' own souls, for thinly-disguised but shamelessly-marketed cash grabs, were something that I was DONE with. Now - decades later - it's far, FAR into another era altogether, where (when?) it *_would absolutely BLOW ME AWAY_* if a sequel/remake (to either a cherished classic - or even to just the next in line of tiresomely stupid, fake car movies) wasn't an utter, complete piece of _fucking SHIT._ THIS one was another clear example - from the moment it was publicized. So the next video like this, on another travesty... was not only 100% certain - but also just a short matter of time (basically, until someone SAW it). Alas...

[@XeroFailGames]

Wednesday (christina ricci) will always be the best goth chick

[@sonderstudios6675]

It was fine. For how old burton is, hes still able to bring a great sequel. It will never be the original. The original was a freakish gamble that paid off. We have lived with it for what, 40 years? So of course we can say the sequel isnt as good. IT IS. They all did a great job besides belucci who was only in this because of her relationship to burton.

[@egads3696]

Keaton is 74?i bet if they had sped up all his footage by maybe five or ten percent he wouldnt have seemed so...aged

[@theerepenterakatheecomfort277]

Brings back some serious memories seeing this the whole setting of the hood is Soo surreal to me now the goth girl and the characters are Soo unique.

[@dawndumolt7670]

I remember watching this in theaters and thinking " while I don't mind when movies pull out all the stops relevant to the genre, they probably should have left a few in place." While I found the movie to be okay, I'll be buying to rent; not to own.

[@TheTheDarkWolf86]

We saw this movie in theaters this evening, and besides the nostalgic moments, it really wasn’t that great. My wife and I absolutely loved the original, but as mentioned in the video, there were too many subplots, and it was difficult to understand why certain characters were important.

[@Cr6wn]

I think what you meant was “in the original, he was a sex pest. In the sequel, he was not”. Hope this helps 👍

[@thedrunkmenace2250]

Ah yes spidermilks' cousin.

[@PixelHeart27]

Agreed. I adore the original movie but this one felt like they just didn't know what to do with it. Bettlejuice himself felt like he was really toned down to, he wasn't as wacky as the original and less adult jokes. Originally he had about 17mins and this worked, maybe we had to much of him this time? I wish they had done a flashback scene at the start, even in the claymation of what happened since the first movie. So we could see the Maitland's finding the loophole and Lydia saying her goodbyes. The "oh we found a loophole" just felt like a quick better put that in and cheap. To many 'Villians' in this movie, its like the writers all had different ideas, couldn't agree with one and just went for all of them. As you said Dolores was underused and gotten rid of to easily, actually all the villains were taken out to easily. Also am I the only person who doesn't want to know BJ's backstory? I like the mystery of not knowing. O'hara again love her but all I saw was Moria from Schetts Creek especially in the gallery scene. I feel like all these sequels they've done years later have been a massive let down :(

[@thomasmurrell9832]

17:05 Someone else finally said what I was thinking! I love Dafoe and I think his character was funny, but yeah, he contributed jack zero to the story. Hell, you can take half of all the characters and scenes from rhe movie and you'd likely lose nothing important to the story!

[@modernstudios7752]

Although I do agree on the Rory part, I actually found Dilia’s scenes to be very funny and ridiculous

[@marcmoney3305]

Top 10 favorite movies ever. This was apart of my childhood. Rip to my aunt Kim

[@egads3696]

The cartoon is on prime.

[@treystephens6166]

& Tubi & DVD 📀

[@hope-cat4894]

I enjoyed the movie and appreciated the nostalgic feel of the film because it reminded me of classic Tim Burton. My biggest criticism of the movie is that there were too many villains. Each one could be its own movie. Jeremy and Delores were good villains and provided a good reason to bring back Beetlejuice, but the manager was the weakest one. I thought Rory had killed Delia by sending her poisonous snakes to keep her from talking Lydia out of the wedding, but that wasn't the case, which was disappointing. Overall, I'll still keep this as a funny Halloween watch, and I'm glad I got to see it in theaters with an audience that also had fun.

[@Nurichiri]

Too many plots and the baddies were taken out too easily. Charles Deetz's wanderings in the afterlife could have been taken out without the movie losing anything either. It was both fun, yet somehow cringy and stupid at times too.

[@havakelly6244]

17:27 ah yes why was Monica there…oh wait it’s Tim burtons girlfriend 🙃

[@feralprocessor9853]

Right off the bat, Joker is that you?

[@Mallow_Fluff_01]

i thought the sequel was Gold I need a third lol and sooner not later

[@TonyBoomgaarden]

I disagree but that's just me. I enjoyed it and got what I wanted out of it. It's all in the eye of the beholder. Can't please everyone.

[@theerepenterakatheecomfort277]

The original Beetlejuice was on another level compared to movies today

[@EivindFlores]

I gave it a 4/10. Was so disappointed and honestly couldn't wait for it to be over.

[@Xerocoo]

I found the movie to be all right. More of a nostalgia grab. I don’t really care for the story, I was more interested every time Beetlejuice showed up. It will not be a classic like it’s original one.

[@Gurgamo]

Did they ever explain why Lydia couldn't see the dead husband? (Until he shows up towards the end, I thought he was really alive since they point out they never found the body.)

[@grayj7441]

Its called retirement

[@GRIMfan001]

Astrid plot was just frozen empire again

[@jst1man]

I'm sorry, but this movie was actually taken to very well when it came out. Now people only see CGI and think that looks stupid. I think it's a masterpiece! And millions agree.

[@Jimmydreadful]

When are they going to stop this massacre

[@alfrancisbuada2591]

Well, now I want to see this.

[@drewstotts7087]

There were two movies crammed into one, and it's a total shame. They could have made this film only about establishing the characters and relationships of Astrid, Lydia, Delia, and Jeremy, and the start of the subplot of Delia and Charles (which would lend to keeping Jeffrey Jones out of the project), ending with her dying and looking for Charles. The main plot could have solely been about Astrid's journey with Jeremy being the main villain. Throw in some flashbacks and some afterlife scenes of Astrid's father to establish him as well and make him part of the story. Could have ended with Astrid getting saved by Beetlejuice, Jeffrey getting killed off, Lydia marrying Beetlejuice in return, and Delores getting introduced. The sequel could have then been about Delores hunting down Beetlejuice, the detective investigating the undead murders and tracking Delores down, and Delia eventually finding Charles. Perhaps Astrid's father joins Delores as her lover (or hostage/servant) to tie him into it. Delores could then make a deal with Lydia to free her from Beetlejuice by killing him so she can marry Astrid's father (again) to make him human again. Delores could double-cross Lydia after killing Beetlejuice, keeping the father as a servant or whatever. Then Delia, Charles, and the detective come in to save the day, destroying Delores. Then Lydia marries the father, and Beetlejuice is back to the afterlife with Delia and Charles as his Probation officer(?) for the next 300 years or something. And the Maitlands come back again for a dance party, why not!

[@theisegai56]

Good points, still love what we got though.

[@drewstotts7087]

@@theisegai56 I certainly had a fun time watching it.

[@Hard1ified]

Were the yellow Bobs ever returned?

[@thebonefish]

Felt like the cartoon to me. Probably not what some expected for sure.

[@Jaysin412]

Saw it Tuesday, I totally agree

[@maksimsmelchak7433]

Zany, not so brainy.

[@Jay-n262]

Oh well ill just stick to my favorite Tim Burton movie Sleepy Hollow.

[@weltybrush]

It was a fun turn of your brain movie, would have been fine if it were never created. The original is just an all time classic

[@whitedawg4363]

Haven't watched it yet but isnt Beetlejuice suppose to be random and all over the place it just seems like his personality to me

[@makinbac0n]

Never liked Burton films with the exception of Beetle Juice and 1989 Batman, both Keaton films. Ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight?

[@susanjane4784]

I would be very interested in watching a review of the first Beetlejuice. Saying it's better is not the same as providing contrasting proof.

[@sarahakin]

Let the dead lie, I guess.

[@feralprocessor9853]

Dem shaders 😎

[@applewagon253]

Sorry guys… but was anyone expecting this to be good? That’s on you.

[@feralprocessor9853]

Straight away, pretty wacky dune cameo.

[@WahWahWehWah]

The 1st movie is such a classic but the 2nd is just mediocre.

[@chrismeandyou]

They put the Juice in a fighting game recently and next to Batman's Joker, you further realize how a no power comic book clown should not be so popular and in everything. Joker is boring in many respects. The Jenna actress is the new Winona I guess. She is so cute.

[@snowinthecemetery]

I also felt they toned down Beetlejuice a lot in the second movie to make it more "family friendly".

[@anubusx]

Please look at The Ancient Enemy from The Phantoms.

[@theerepenterakatheecomfort277]

Oh just realized I was here early

[@PatGunn]

I'm just not open to remakes or long gap sequels.

[@domomitsune5920]

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was a little disappointing in fact. It was a little disappointing compared to the trailer and actually saw. You could take your friends and family to this be rated movie and enjoy yourself. Once it goes to Blu-ray and streaming, I will probably go ahead and watch it multiple times. But unfortunately once in the movie theater was more than enough. Although I do like the idea of them taking inspiration from the Beetlejuice Animated Series where they take adventures in the afterlife.

[@MrThedeadman83]

I wonder what the director's cut looks like? Sure there's got to be something there?

[@mslillian4232]

I was so disappointed

[@Nudhul]

Tim Burton has always been a hack with the aesthetic taste of a 13 year old girl.

[@AndrewCarpenter-s4h]

It was vary disappoint just watch the first one

[@daddymoon666]

The script felt tired, the directing felt tired and the acting felt tired... Just another cash grab for a movie nobody asked for...

[@19chris_rulez93]

Well I'm late to this but on this day on Friday the 13th im officially 31 years old its my birthday a unlucky one at that hope you all are doing ok and having a good day of your own...

[@remuslazar2033]

The original Lydia looks like Morticia's daughter (Not Wednesday)

[@CyborganicDreamscape]

my main critique of the original is that beetlejuice is only on screen for about 10 minutes.

[@HanamoriKuna]

I could go my whole life never seeing a Beetlejuice baby birthing scene. Let alone twice! It’s just not funny. I also agree that this movie felt very disjointed and had little depth and plot going on. What a waste. But a sequel so long after the original is rarely good. I don’t like when they rehash iconic moments from the OG movie as it just feels lazy and predictable. Bettlejuice’s ex-wife felt very forgettable but also reminded me of the witch from the most recent Hellboy, being chopped up and all.

[@Samuel_Loegan]

Make a vid a out Transformers: One! Please!

[@esnevip]

Re-upload already?

[@nicolasrage666]

I had high hopes and while there was plenty of stuff to enjoy, like the practical effects, makeup and animatronics, the story overall was a mess. It could have been a lot better.

[@ninitchu_]

Haven't even seen it, but a sequel is always a bad idea. They should've just made a movie with a new story.

[@High5748]

I've been apprehensive with new movies now and it's a good thing to wait and hold off until this goes to streaming. Kinda bummed though, was hoping this would explain BJ past but it's just another nostalgia cash grab. Nothing against Michael Keaton or the other OG cast but they just looked too old and warn out for these roles again. Studios just need to retire and let these cult classic movies be and let younger writers and directors come up with new ideas. Take a risk for once like how they used to.

[@TheRaySkye]

Is this Film Comics Explained or Film Comics Critiqued?

[@TheRaySkye]

But dangit you are pretty much spot on.

[@QuestDeVille]

Noticing a rather negative trend of reviews here. Great analysis but how about you watch movies you like then jus saying