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Comedy, Fantasy, No Spoiler Reviews

BEETLEJUICE (1988): The Things I Liked…

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Beetlejuice (1988), Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Warner Bros. Pictures
Beetlejuice (1988), Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Warner Bros. Pictures

The promising humour and fun special effects in the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) trailer are why I finally watched Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice (1988).

Seeing what Burton did with the special effects, set/costume design and cinematography, I can now say that I mostly get it.

I enjoyed Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis’s dynamic, particularly before the bridge incident. I could have just watched them go about their day for quite a while, such was their chemistry/charisma together. 

Beetlejuice is a clever film of its time, perfectly charming and fun for many. Ultimately, Beetlejuice is not for me, especially as someone rarely charmed by Halloween and all it offers.

That’s not to say that I won’t try to watch Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024. But, perhaps I need to re-think how I choose the thirty-plus-year-old movies I’ve been selecting to watch recently.

There is one other thing that stayed with me from the beginning. Essentially, I found it unsettling just how quickly and easily Barbara (Geena) and Adam (Baldwin) accepted their ‘big life change.’ Of course, this likely says more about me than it does about the movie and I’m fine with that.

At this point, most people have seen Beetlejuice, and, for all the fans who love it, I’m excited for you about September 6th, 2024.

Happy Film Loving, 

G

Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews

DON’T TALK TO IRENE (2018): The Things I Liked…

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Don_t Talk To Irene (2018), Michelle McLeod
Don_t Talk To Irene (2018), Michelle McLeod

Don’t Talk To Irene is a charming comedy about Irene, the fattest girl in school.

Following suspension, and with the help of some kind strangers/soon-to-be friends, Irene finds her inner awesomeness during two weeks of community service at a retirement home.

Starring Michelle McLeod (Irene), Geena Davis, Anastasia Phillips and Scott Thompson, there is very little I don’t like about Don’t Talk To Irene. The voice of the narrator and the film’s soundtrack are key highlights. However, my main highlight is McLeod’s charming performance as a smart, strong-willed and imaginative teenager.

Thanks to the writing and fun performances, I was both moved and amused during director Patt Mills’s movie. So much so, in fact, that I wouldn’t be mad about news of more adventures with lovely Irene. With such a winning personality, I couldn’t help but wonder how one could not hope for a daughter with Irene’s spirit.

Watch it for the mood-lifting story, charming performances and general cuteness.

Happy Film Loving,

G

 

Comedy

DON’T TALK TO IRENE (2018): New Trailer Starring Geena Davis, Michelle McLeod, Anastasia Phillips, Scott Thompson…

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Don't Talk To Irene (2018), Michelle McLeod
Don’t Talk To Irene (2018), Michelle McLeod

Read my spoiler-free movie review of Don’t Talk to Irene (2018).

Geena Davis, Michelle McLeod, Anastasia Phillips and Scott Thompson are the stars of Don’t Talk To Irene, a comedy about Irene – the fattest girl in high school.

Irene gets suspended and must endure two weeks of community service at a retirement home. A place where she ends up proving that you don’t need to be physically “perfect” to be perfectly awesome.

I’m officially a Michelle McLeod fan after this trailer. Such an adorable young talent. I can’t wait to watch all of her character’s entertaining shenanigans.

Written/directed by Pat Mills; Ryan Allen, Bruce Gray and Alexa Rose Steele also star.

Don’t Talk To Irene Release Dates: March 2nd, 2018 (US)…

Happy Film Loving,

G