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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ on Max, an Overstuffed Sequel Coasting on Big Winona Mom Energy

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Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice returns in a sequel that struggles to recapture the magic of the original, but still delivers a dose of nostalgia-fueled mom energy.
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  • Film sees the return of '80s icons Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, who bring their signature Gen X charm to the overstuffed story.
  • While the sequel tries to capitalize on the success of recent nostalgia-driven hits like 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife,' it ultimately feels like a pale imitation of the quirky Tim Burton original.
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Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Tim Burton, Willem Dafoe, Apple TV, FandangoNow, Google Play, Max, Prime Video, YouTube, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Top Gun: Maverick
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