Customer Ratings & Reviews

Absolutely amazing movie. Definitely one of my all-time favorites. Love the art on the steelbook. Wish more movies had that option for collection.

Beetlejuice was Tim Burton's first directorial and live-action effort, and in pretty much every way it defines the style he continues to use today. It's delightfully offbeat and weird, while maintaining a firm stance in the gothic realm that Burton is so famous for. Above all, it's extremely funny. The story begins with Adam and Barbara, a young newly married couple who live together in a large old house in a small town. They accidentally drive off a bridge trying to avoid hitting a small dog, and are both killed. Along come husband and wife Charles and Delia and their rebellious daughter Lydia to buy their house. Unfortunately for them, Adam and Barbara have returned as ghosts, and although they get along quite well with Lydia, they want their house back. Their solution: Beetlejuice, a "bio-exorcist" who tells the couple he can solve their human problem, but has some schemes of his own. Keaton steals the show here. In the 80's Keaton was known for roles that portrayed him more as a wacky comic character or as a deranged sociopath. In this film, he gets to combine both of them to some extent, and the result is an unforgettable, classic performance. Keaton sets the screen on fire whenever he's on it (and occasionally even when he's not). There's a reason why Beetlejuice is the main character here. I really suggest that you see this movie if you haven't. It's a classic, and it won't soon go out of style.

Before there was Corpse Bride; before there was The Nightmare Before Christmas; before there was Edward Scissorhands, Tim Burton created Beetlejuice! This ghost story is one of the best comedies I have ever seen. Handsome Alec Baldwin is the logical and slightly nerdy Adam, madly in love with his bride the demure, but, as we later discover, spunky and feisty, Barbara (Geena Davis). After dying in a freak accident, they are destined to spend the first 50 years of their afterlife haunting the house they bought only a short time before their deaths, but that is perhaps enough time for them to look after the eccentric little girl Lydia (Winona Ryder) until she has sailed past her 60th birthday! Adam and Barbara try hard to get rid of the new owners of their house, Charles (Jeffrey Jones), Delia (Catherine O'Hara, who did the voice acting for Sally in Nightmare Before Christmas) and Lydia, but they soon begin to take pity on, and befriend, the child. Trouble bursts from the grave when the ghosts and the kid summon up the creepily funny "bio-exorcist" Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), who, transforming himself into snakes and merry-go-rounds, wreaks havoc upon living and undead alike! His costumes, especially a hat that lights up and bears a strong resemblance to a carousel, would be quite a challenge to duplicate, but if done so, would probably win quite a good prize in a Halloween contest! The special effects are superb, and one of the craziest is when, in an attempt to get rid of Charles, Delia, and Lydia once and for all, Adam and Barbara twist their faces into grotesque shapes that only Tim Burton can imagine! Another much-appreciated heavy-handed Burton touch is Delia's surrealistic sculptures that remind me of Edward's (Johnny Depp's) in Edward Scissorhands. Perhaps Delia is a rather harsh and insensitive, yet talented, prototype, for Edward. Yet there is a slight note of serious courage in this silly story. When Adam and Barbara are summoned back to the world of the living - and unspeakable misery - Lydia sacrifices her own happiness, but is saved by Barbara, who bravely rushes to the child's aid on the back of a hideous striped giant serpent with a mouth full of nasty sharp pointy teeth! In the end, Beetlejuice is banished to at least a millennium of toughing it out in a dull waiting room on the outskirts of heaven, while Charles and Delia go about their lives, leaving the care of their daughter to the friendly ghosts - who, upon learning of her A on a math test, treat her to an afternoon of calypso dancing in mid air! All, including the dead people, live happily ever after! On a slightly negative note, I found Barbara's floral dress frumpy and hideous, even by the fashion standards of the 1980's, when boxy clothes were very fashionable, and even movie stars were known to look awful! Beetlejuice is a devilishly delightful Halloween romp, and anyone in need of a break during pumpkin-carving and costume-making time can be guaranteed of some much-needed comic relief by popping this silly little story into the DVD player!

Remember when Tim Burton was still relevant, edgy and made awesome movies that didn't all star Johnny Depp? Beetlejuice is a fantastic and twisted comedy that has held up incredibly well over the years. It really is perfect at filling the generation gaps too, kids will love it because of the slapstick nature, parents love it because of the content. Really an amazing film that ought to be in everyone's library.

A great movie for the whole family. The ghosts are not to scary and it has a happy ending. A classic with many stars in it. The plot was entertaining, with the interactions between the ghosts and the new family living in the house, W. Rider was great in her role, and was the ghosts only friend for most of the movie. Great characters, guest appearance,(D.Cavit). These acters did many other movies as well. Keaten, Rider, also the mother of Riders character was also the mother of Kevin (M. Culkin) in at leats the first two Home Alone movies. I love this movie, it is one of my favorites.

This is a great transfer with all of the special features that can be found on the deluxe edition DVD. Unfortunately, there wasn't much in the way of special features on that DVD. There is also a bonus CD with a copy of the score on it along with the banana boat song. This is one of Keaton's and Burton's best. I would highly recommend it.

This is my all time favorite movie! I remember when i saw this at age 7. I fell in love with this movie, I even had a bettlejuice lunch box. This is such a great movie; and i would reccommend it to everybody that they must watch this movie! It is so funny! I have a great time watching this movie everytime I watch it.

Obviously this is not a review of the movie itself, but a review of the service I received when purchasing it. Either way, though, both were great! I have been a My Best Buy Member for about 6 years now, and I have not once had a reason to regret it.

From one movie lover to the next... this is a great upgrade transfer to blu-ray for a '88 movie. This is one movie I can never get sick of watching, with the right equipment you can really tell the quality is greater than the dvd version. A must buy for collectors as myself. =)

Beetlejuice is one of those movies from my childhood that I have seen probably near 100 times that is just as funny each time I watch it. We've all seen it, you know what it's about!! I am so excited that there are talks of making a sequel!!

My favorite Keaton movie! This is definitely a classic & a must own. More of a comedy than horror. This is an 80's movie, so the special effects are a bit claymation like. But I still strongly recommend this movie!

Beetle juice is a great movie to own on Blu Ray. Wish it had come with a digital copy.

This movie easily remembered for catch phrases it's easy to forget how ahead of the curve this film was with special effects. Blu Ray only makes this better

I LOVE EVERY MINUTE OF THIS MOVIE.IT'S ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER-I LOVE IT.SOO COOL.IT HAS SOO MANY COOL PARTS .WATCH IT-I GIVE IT A TEN!!

This movie is a classic must have for your family's collection. Surprizingly funny for being good for children. Michael Keaton's acting really sells this movie.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice. A Tim Burton classic, one of his best films, a fantastic cast, and Michael Keaton is awesome.

This movie is awesome. Michael best movie I have scene. He was made for this role. I wish they did a 2nd but oh well.

i love this movie. i can not think of not having it for collection .. its a classic !!! you cant miss it greatly recommended

Great movie and great price. I brought the DVD for me, but my children watched it and they loved it as much as I do.

I bought this for my son because 20 years ago, he saw it and loved it.