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Before making Batman, director Tim Burton and star Michael Keaton teamed up for this popular black comedy about a young couple (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) whose premature death leads them to a series of wildly bizarre afterlife exploits. As ghosts in their own New England home, they're faced with the challenge of scaring off the pretentious new owners (Catherine O'Hara and Jeffrey Jones), whose daughter (Winona Ryder) has an affinity for all things morbid. Keaton plays the mischievous Beetlejuice, a freelance "bio-exorcist" who's got an evil agenda behind his plot to help the young undead newlyweds. The film is a perfect vehicle for Burton's visual style and twisted imagination, with clever ideas and gags packed into every scene. Beetlejuice is also a showcase for Keaton, who tackles his title role with maniacal relish and a dark edge of menace.--Jeff Shannon
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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the first time I saw beetlejuice was when it premiered on Tv and I have loved it ever since then. Tim Burton has produced a true classic. is it a comedy, is it a horror, or is it one of the most original titles evr conceived. well, all of them really. True, the effects are a bit dated, but this is not a niggle that should put you off buying this superb piece of film. Michael keaton is truly brilliant as the evil bio-exorcist of the title and no matter how many times you watch it, you always come back. Buy it now, if not sooner.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Andrew Kerr
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Format:DVD
Tim Burton has done it again and produced another masterpiece. I know that Beetlejuice was released quite a few years ago, but this is the first time in recent years that I have had the chance to watch it. When I was younger I couldn't appricate what is simply a stunning and original film. Many of my all time fravourite films such as The Nightmare Before Christmas were directed by him. Beetlejuice tells the story of a couple who die in a car accident only to return to there home to discover that same fact. They must adapt to there new existance while attempting to 'scare' away the new occupients of there home. But without much help from the afterlife care they decide - against all advice - to enlist the help of Beetlejuice and chaos erupts. I know that by todays standards the special effects are showing there age and it does look quite 'plasticseany' in places. But it doesn't matter as the plot and acting are perfect. Bettlejuice is also extremly funny throughout. All these factors make it an brillient film which is a must see that can be watched over and over again. I like original ideas that are done to prefection unlike todays productions which are spitting out remakes left, right and centre.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By TMUK
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Format:Blu-ray
A childless couple (Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin) living in big old house have an car accident whilst returning from the village store only discover they are dead! The house is sold to a couple and there "gothic" daughter (Winona Ryder). The now deceased couple want to scare out the new arrivals but nothing is ever that easy, so they call upon a Bio-Exorcist Beetlegeuse (Michael Keaton)But the ghost with the most is maybe a step too far!
The Film is good fun and the surreal horror angle is delivered with a typical twisted Tim Burton style. The quality of the blu ray although not on a par with the latest and greatest releases is nevertheless pretty good. It shows no signs of artefacts and Gives an overall improvement in the film, leaving this blu ray as the best version of the film currently available. The Audio Track has had the HD multichannel treatment. There is a distinct lack of extras, not as poor as other some blu ray releases but just a few episodes from the cartoon series the film spawned. The Age of the film means that the Computer Generated Images we have become so used to aren't here but there is a fond nostalgia in me for the Latex special effects and stop animation techniques used.
All in all a fun filled 90 minutes and delivered at a good price
The Film is good fun and the surreal horror angle is delivered with a typical twisted Tim Burton style. The quality of the blu ray although not on a par with the latest and greatest releases is nevertheless pretty good. It shows no signs of artefacts and Gives an overall improvement in the film, leaving this blu ray as the best version of the film currently available. The Audio Track has had the HD multichannel treatment. There is a distinct lack of extras, not as poor as other some blu ray releases but just a few episodes from the cartoon series the film spawned. The Age of the film means that the Computer Generated Images we have become so used to aren't here but there is a fond nostalgia in me for the Latex special effects and stop animation techniques used.
All in all a fun filled 90 minutes and delivered at a good price
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Fast delivery, very good price and love the film need I say any more. Thank you for adding to my DVD collection!
Published 13 days ago by Del Price
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5 star because it was orderd on friday the 3rd may and it got here on saturday the 4th may amazing :D
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Very poorly produced
The movie is awesome and there's no doubt about that. But the blu-ray has no interactive menu, no extras except for the 3 episodes of the cartoon. Read more
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easy to find
i loved this film when i was younger and found it easy to find on amazon. i have watched it a number of occasions and im happy with my purchase.
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Great Nostalgic Film
I bought this DVD for my 12 year old daughter and she loved it and has watched it three times already.
Published 1 month ago by lindylou
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Beetlejuice, beetlejuice, beetlejuice
Classic film, great fun, reminds me of the show in Universal Studios in Florida. Can't wait to get back and see it again. Inspiration for my Halloween costume.
Published 1 month ago by Steven Palmer
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A movie that everyone loves
Everyone of course loves this Tim Burton classic so enough said on that point. Not a great improvement on the DVD in quality though it is HD. Read more
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Some films are so off the wall that they are timeless. This is one of them. Michael Keaton's gives a "showtime" perfomance which is equally as good as his performance in... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pete
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very amusing
good film for watching when you only was something easy to watch, not complicated, and very funny, no real scary parts
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still love this film
great film, just as i remembered as a kid. still enjoy it. it arrived as expected within the timeframe given.
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