For movie #2 we went to Sally's place. She chose Beetlejuice! Oddly enough I've never this movie despite the fact that I loved the cartoon as a kid and am a life long Michael Keaton fan. It did not disappoint. Though, as with Batman Returns, when the credits rolled it I couldn't help but notice that Michael Keaton wasn't in it that much. I suppose that's a smart move. That's a tough character to build a movie around, but as a supporting antagonist (?) in small, but potent doses, he's pretty great. That first shot of him doing a commercial for his services in the style of a used car salesmen was priceless. He's just all energy and charisma. Keaton does a great job of taking an unlikable character and making you kinda root for him. The rest of the cast is strong too. Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin are fun to watch and Catherine O'Hara nails the Day-o number. Little goth Winona Rider was just right. All in all this was a clever, pleasant movie. I give this 3 out of 3 Beetlejuices.
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