Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice looking at a piece of paper in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tim Burton and Michael Keaton's film collaborations highlight how strong the pairing works together in both their best and worst films. Tim Burton's early successes as a Disney animator and his big break helming Pee-Wee's Big Adventure pushed him into the spotlight as a filmmaker around the same time Michael Keaton established himself as a comic star. The pair first came together on a project with Beetlejuice, with Keaton playing the titular comedic undead bio-exorcist.
Despite the titular character being one of Walt Disney's oldest stories, the modern take is far less interested in Dumbo as a character. The film is largely focused on Holy Farrier, Colin Farrel's well-meaning but troubled single-father who is a circus caretaker caught in Dumbo's orbit. His plot, along with his children, is a boring family drama that never elicits much excitement. Keaton is arguably the best element of the film, going big as the villainous amusement park owner V.A.
While it lacks the compelling characters at the heart of his best films, the earnest emotion is still present amid the crowded plot. The real strength of the film is in the earnest presentation and performances, with everyone returning to their characters with full gusto. Keaton is clearly have a blast resuming the monstrous role, playing him big and broad in the best way possible.
The Joker is a flashy, inconsistent, and entertaining heel to center the film around, and is clearly Burton's primary focus in the film. Thankfully, Burton fleshes out the world around the character in his distinctly visual way. Burton's version of Gotham is perhaps its most memorable element, a sprawling gothic skyline that feels wholly unique even after decades of inspiring different Batman adaptations.
Keaton fits neatly into the role of the disgusting Betelgeuise. A bio-exorcist delivering grim gags with the delivery of a Looney Tunes character. Keaton's performance reflects the tone of the film, which manages to be emotionally earnest while also sardonic about several aspects of society.
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