Still Tim Burton's Best

Rating: 9/10 (13 January 2001)

Beetlejuice, in recent years, has become a favorite for TV - it seems to be on every couple of months - so, I have seen it in bits and pieces, frequently happening upon it as I channel hop. I consider it a charming, little delight, and it never fails to create a warm feeling as I watch it. I have seen some bad Tim Burton, and some good Tim Burton, and I consider this to be his best. Also, it is Michael Keaton's best, in my opinion. It doesn't seem to be Michael Keaton, in fact, it doesn't seem to be anyone but Beetlejuice - the character has a life of it's own, transcending any actor happening to play him. Catherine O'Hara is another actor who shines here; she's a comedic force in just about everything she's done. One of the biggest delights of this gem is the inclusion of the Harry Belefonte tunes on the soundtrack - I love them.