In about a week, Bitelchus Bitelchus will land on the Spanish billboard. However, a few lucky ones from the specialized press have already been able to see its preview at the Venice Film Festival, since the title inaugurated (out of competition) the prestigious Italian competition in which productions like Joker: Madness for Two, The order, weird either The next piece by director Pedro Almodóvar. This is why the cinematographic meeting preferred to start in a somewhat relaxed way, with this parade of celebrities and, finally, with nostalgic reunion of Tim Burton’s cult classic. But what do critics think of Michael Keaton’s return of the demon? Does your fantastic cast live up to the hype? Is this another empty form of so-called “fan service» ?
When Warner Bros. and Burton’s interest in returning to the film was first announced in 2022, winter river townThe decision surprised most moviegoers, though its belated sequel represented a key opportunity at a time when viewers seem to want to return to the same old stories. More than 30 years laterThe two-time Oscar-nominated filmmaker knew he would probably need most of the actors to return, but especially Michael Keaton, the story’s eponymous creature. The agreement they both reached was that they would only return to the ghostly universe if they could. avoid green screens and back to the practical effects of the original film. No sooner said than done, Bitelchus Bitelchus recovers the artisanal essence of the film made an Oscar for best makeup and hairstyling in 1989 and thanks to its casting, it manages to focus on the new young audience, thanks to the incorporation of Jenna Ortega.
“Bitelchús Bitelchús”: what do the critics say?
Bitelchus Bitelchus returns the star to Lydiathis young Winona Ryder who at the end of the 80s established herself as a sort of alter ego of Burton on the screen. But as the years go by for everyone, even for the characters, she now has a daughter named Astrid (Ortega). So she and the rest the Deetz family (Catherine O’Hara included) must return to the city and their old home, after an unexpected tragedy. But when the young woman discovers the model in the attic, a series of circumstances will lead the Deetzes to have to count once again on the help of the uncontrollable Bitelchús.
Apparently, the approach left no one indifferent, including a critic who pointed out that the second part did not fall into the easy tributes and recurring appearances that are so frequent. “grateful stomach” They are part of the legion of fans of the former Disney director. But what stands out most in the early reviews is that Burton and the actors, They transmit a good atmosphere who crosses the screen demonstrating having had a good time filming.
“Bitelchus Bitelchus is a horror comedy that lives in the afterlife. “Tim Burton and the actors clearly loved making this film, which is as crazy, sweet and twisted as expected,” he began by emphasizing. Mike Reyes For CinemaBlendThe American media critic also explained that the return of the main trio of actors represented an excellent example of “Nostalgia is well done”.
On the other hand, Eric Goldman He pointed out that there are perhaps some things that don’t work very well in the plot, focusing on the fact that there is perhaps “too much story” centered on the villains. Despite this, the critic expressed the same general idea that Burton’s new film is a lot of fun, with a special shout-out to veteran O’Hara: “As expected, Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega make a terrific pairing as mother, daughter, and Keaton.” is perfect again (…) Catherine O’Hara could be the MVP this time around, she is a sublimely funny person.
The rest of the comments allude to and describe Bitelchús Bitelchús as “a joyful walk”calling it “old-school Burton madness and grandeur.”
Who else appears in the film?
Bitelchús Bitelchús has, in addition to its expected returns and the incorporation of Ortega, a whole new series of stars that complete an almost unbeatable cast with Justin Theroux (The remains), Monica Bellucci (Matrix Revolutions) And Willem Dafoe (Florida Project) in the lead. Alfred Gough, Seth Grahame-Smith and Miles Millar are writing the new screenplay based on the original characters by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson. In production we have of course Burton, but he is also signed by Plan B productions, the label owned by Brad Pitt.
Bitelchus Bitelchus arrives in Spanish cinemas next September 6th.
