Beetlejuice

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Summary: Fabulous Comedic Fanasy Directed by a Master
Review: Beetlejuice is an awe-inspiring wonderfully amusing comedic romp that explores the incredible possibilities of the after-life and the boundaries of the absurd. Telling the tale of a recently dead married couple that suddenly gets led into the chaotic world of the supernatural. Adam and Barbara Maitland (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) discover many of the conflicting rather human imperfections that haunt the lives of the living also plague the afterlife as well.

Unlike some film projects that seemed to be blindly assigned to dispassionate filmmakers for commercial reasons, Beetlejuice's plot and bizarre subject matter remarkably complemented Burton's unusually macabre artistic sensibilities extraordinarily well. Created by the unbelievably brilliant guidance of imaginative film director, Tim Burton (Pee Wee's Big Adventure, Batman, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow). The film's uniquely creative landscape was a culmination of essentially all of the abundant irony and outlandish yet human behaviors that have graced the body of Burton's work.

Augmented by deviously energetic performances from Glenn Shadix, Jeffrey Jones, Winona Ryder, Catherine O' Hara, Geena Davis, and Alec Baldwin, the film bustles with uninhibited brilliant hilarity that persistently pushes the film to a level of almost affable euphoria. Paired with its ingenious screenplay and a tour de force performance by Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice. This film transforms itself into an exuberant jovial exercise that is extremely satisfying and philosophically perceptive on many levels. Though comedy is usually considered to be unable or undeserving of deep critical analysis, Beetlejuice is an undeniably inspired concept that has been flawlessly transferred to film. One of the most outstanding comedies of the 1980's.

As for the film's DVD package, the DVD includes the theatrical trailer, an isolated Danny Elfman musical track, and the choice to watch the film in anamorphic widescreen or Pan and Scan. Hopefully Beetlejuice will eventually be graced with a special edition. We can always hope.

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Summary: One of the best
Review: "Beetlejuice" is one of the best movies of the late 80's. Adam (Alec Baldwin) and his wife Barbara (Geena Davis) died in a car crash, and come back as ghosts living in their old house. However, some new people have moved in and Adam and Barbara want them out of their house. They contact a bio exorcist named Beetlejuice to help them get rid of the new, living owners.

"Beetlejuice" is a great movie for many reasons. Michael Keaton does a spectacular job as Beetlejuice, and Winona Ryder and the rest of the crew also do a good job. The special effects were superb and the script was also done well. Pretty much, there's not anything bad about the movie. If you like comedy/horror movies, I recommend you to get "Beetlejuice."

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Summary: A fresh, original film from master storyteller Tim Burton
Review: This is such a great film, I don't even know how to sum it up. First of all, it is completely original and it is unlike any film I have ever seen before. Second of all, it's a great comedy with kind of a spooky, weird feel to it, which is something all of Tim Burton's films have. The look of the film is probably what I like the best. Art Director Bo Welch and Tim Burton show us a world unlike anything seen in a movie. This is a great film, and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an enjoyable, entertaining film that is original and inventive.

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Summary: Very smooth Movie
Review: That movie shows how Tim Burton can work horror and comedy together and still is a great movie. I think it was the cast that pulled it off.

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Summary: Research - Beatlejuice video - French version
Review: I'm getting crazy.I'm looking for Beatlejuice french version video.

Is it really impossible today not to find the French VHS version of this film ?

Could U please tell me something about it ? Tks

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Summary: Research
Review: I'm getting crazy.

Is it really impossible today not to find the French VHS version of this film ?

Could U please tell me something about it ? Tks

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Summary: Wierd,Hilarious,the best movie ive ever seen!
Review: Beetlejuice is the best movie ive ever seen because i love wierd movies like also:"The Shining","Hellraiser","IT",and also "House on Haunted Hill.But "Beetlejuice" is wierd and hilarious and strange.I hope Tim Burton does not make a sequel because they usually ruin the movie.If i ever see "Edward Sizzor Hands" I just know it wont be better than this movie.

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Summary: What do we have here tonight, KIDS!
Review: You can always depend on Tim Burton to deliver a film which, (while entertaining, funny and sometimes frightening,) can provide such a fresh look to estabished themes. This film should be in everyones collection.

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Summary: Disappointing soundtrack
Review: I bought this DVD with the idea that since the soundtrack was redone, it was just going to blow me away, especially the Day-O scene. I agree with the Widescreen review of this DVD on the sound quality. I didn't find the soundtrack that impressive unlike some others done in 5.1 format. The picture quality, however, did make up for some of the soundtrack disappointments.

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Summary: BeelteGeuse!
Review: Day-O, I sing it with the movie! "That is why I won't do two shows a night, I won't!" Beetlejuice! You will laugh, little kids could be frightened but other than that, buy it write now if you want big laughs, big scares, and big fun!