Beetlemania (cinematheque)

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2012)

This is a perfect movie because it combines everything:
First, the idea of Death as a public administration is original and inventive and it's just delicious to have laughs in such dramatic times. The thematic of the haunted house is also well played because the movie brings a fresh air to this classic tale.
Then, the production is visually stunning: it's colorful, playful, weird, modern and once again, we never expected such things with the thematic. As always, Danny's score really complements Tim's filming and is among his best. A mention about the two songs of Belafonte: once again, totally unexpected, totally crazy thus excellent picks for the movie.
The cast is really good: for one time, Baldwin appears like a kind guy, O'Hara and Jones are sympathetic parents and Winona makes a groundbreaking debut. Keaton shows he can be a truly funny guy: compared to his brooding batman, Beetlejuice is over excited and he can delivers all his crazy lines being alone most of the time.
In conclusion, nothing is dead here. It's a surprising and funny vision of horror classics and it's always good when Tim makes us laugh like this!