By One of the year’s most anticipated films is “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” Tim Burton’s long-gestating sequel to his iconic 1988 supernatural dark comedy that’s been beloved by a generation.
Burton’s track record in recent years isn’t as unassailable as it once was back in the late 1980s/1990s, so there’s understandable concern that the sequel won’t live up to the quality of its predecessor.
That’s not the case according to several actors on the project. Speaking with Total Film Magazine, star Michael Keaton says he thinks the sequel has a “stronger” story than the first film, and more connections with various characters:
“There are things in here that I wasn’t ready for, that are beyond delightful. Instead of saying, ‘I can’t wait until this thing shows up,’ or, ‘I just want this thing called Beetlejuice to go nuts.’”
Co-star Winona Ryder, who returns to her role of Lydia Deetz from the first film, agrees saying:
“I feel very confident that it will match and exceed expectations. It certainly did mine, and mine are way up there. I literally think every generation can find something in it that they’ll really appreciate.”
Joining them is new to the franchise Justin Theroux who similarly has nothing but praise to share:
“This movie takes some very big swings. There’s the phantasmagoria and it feels slightly out of control and unhinged. It has that vibe to it. It’s clear this movie was not made by taking polls from audiences, and studio notes, and executives going, ‘Well, what’s the most satisfying act three?’ This is 100% like someone opening the front of Tim Burton’s head, and letting it dump out onto the screen. It’s a fabulous ride for exactly that reason.”
Also starring in the film are Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz, Monica Belluci as Delores, and Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson.
The Burton-directed “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” will be released in cinemas on September 6th.
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