Beetlejuice 2 Review and the 5 of Cups
this week's tarot card urges you to keep on keepin' on
When I first heard they were making a Beetlejuice sequel, my initial reaction was, “No. Not unless Tim Burton makes it, and it stars the original cast members.” And when I learned that my wildest dream was coming true? I actually exploded with excitement.
After months of eager anticipation, J and I finally saw Beetlejuice Beetlejuice on Friday the 13th, and it lived up (died up?) to my supernaturally tremendous expectations. It was so good, I’d happily see it again before it leaves theaters.
I’m a huge, huge fan of the first Beetlejuice movie, so the bar was set pretty high. I remember seeing myself in Winona Ryder’s portrayal of angsty goth teenager Lydia Deetz the way other young girls my age connected with Belle and other Disney princesses of our time.
The second film brings back a lot of what I loved about their first — the creepy aesthetic, the haunted house on the hill, Delia Deetz’s sinister sculptures, and even a tribute to the late, great Harry Belafonte. Most of all, I appreciated the return of Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara (my queens).
Because the original Beetlejuice centered on Lydia, I assumed the sequel would focus on her daughter, Astrid (Jenny Ortega, whom I also love). But I was pleased to find that middle-aged Lydia and her demon admirer are still the stars of the show.
The actor who played Lydia’s dad in the first movie is obviously missing, and they handled his absence beautifully. But the way he was written out of the film made me curious, and I ended up googling what happened to him. It’s bad. I’ll let you look it up yourself.
Speaking of bad, we noticed quite a few young children in the theater, and this is not a kids’ movie. Jason and I talked about how old we might’ve been when the first Beetlejuice (rated PG) came out. IDK about him, but I remember parts of the movie being too scary or gross for me to watch. The sequel is all that and then some adult humor that’s inappropriate for young viewers. The older couple that brought their granddaughters seemed peeved, but they really should have researched the movie first.
Overall, I give it 5 stars. We saw it at Reel Pizza, a small movie theater/pizzeria in Bar Harbor that features reserved couch seating. It was our first time there, and we dug it. We’ll go again for sure. maybe to see Beetlejuice 2 again? I would.
On to your tarot card for the week!
Five of Cups
All fives in the Minor Arcana are difficult, and this card is no different. In the suit of cups, this particular five represents feelings of regret and disappointment. You may be focused on a small loss or setback, but the message of this card is to find the silver lining and keep moving forward.
The person in this card is sulking amidst five cups, two of which are knocked over, their contents spilled onto the ground. But there are three cups left standing, and that’s something to be thankful for.
The Five of Cups is a reminder that the path to success isn’t linear. We often take two steps forward and one step back, and that’s okay. We’re still making progress. All is not lost. There’s a blessing, a lesson, a gift hidden in this challenge. That’s what you need to find and carry with you.
This card reminds me of the song “My Silver Lining” by First Aid Kit. Here’s a taste of the lyrics:
something good comes with the bad
a song’s never just sad
there’s hope, there’s a silver lining
This week, find your silver lining. And keep on keepin’ on, my friends.
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As always, thank you for reading! You’re amazing!
XoLauren