PG-13; 104 minutes; 9.2/10
In “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, the Deetz family spans three generations as they return to Winter River following a family tragedy. The story centers on Lydia Deetz, who continues to deal with the lingering presence of the demon ghost Beetlejuice. Her teenage daughter, rebellious as her mother was, stumbles upon a portal to the afterlife. Chaos ensues when Beetlejuice is summoned once again, bringing his trademark mischief and mayhem into their lives. This film blends humor and supernatural elements, exploring themes of family bonds and the unpredictability of the afterlife.
This film was perfectly nostalgic, and required very little brain power to enjoy. This sequel is a love letter to the original Beetlejuice film from 1988. Reuniting audiences with original cast members like Michael Keaton, Catherine O’Hara, and Winona Ryder, combined with new characters played by Jenna Ortega, Willem Dafoe, and Justin Theroux, Tim Burton has continued the story in Winter River without missing a beat. With seamless explanations for the absence of certain characters (The Maitland ghosts, originally played by Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis), working around the physical absence of specific actors (Jeffrey Jones as Charles Deetz), and tastefully reworking gags from the original, audiences get all the background information they need through the exposition.
I would absolutely recommend this film to anyone looking for a not-so-scary spooky movie to enjoy as we enter into the Halloween season.
The Hoot 
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