Not even bad in a good way

Admirable film.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

First off, this series is quite different from the movie. See the FAQ for details, but to summarize: The ghost couple are completely absent, the Neitherworld is spooky in a campy way but never scary, Lydia's parents are one-dimensional, Lydia herself seems to be younger and Beetlejuice is a prankster instead of a sleazy villain. Also, even though I love the former, I still enjoy this for different reasons, so don't let that turn you off.This show's sense of humor revolves around pranks and puns delivered rapid-fire, often with literal visual representations. Some are unsurprisingly re-used and every episode you'll hear that cliché, um... horn sound that plays whenever someone tells a bad joke. Suffice it to say, if you don't like bad puns, you won't be able to stomach this show.The Neitherworld (land of the dead) is often present here and that's where the show really picks up, showing off all sorts of creative, bizarre locations and eccentric characters, from a French stereotype skeleton to a corrupt mummy mayor. Lydia is a regular visitor and always tags along to keep BJ out of trouble, always fails and wacky antics ensue. Beetlejuice has an endless supply of magical, shape-shifting powers which seem to comply involuntarily to what he says... sort of? They also stop working or are forgotten about when it's convenient to the plot. Not much is ever explained and very little of BJ's back-story is revealed, so you really have to learn to accept the weirdness and not think too much.The plot of most episodes can be summarized as "Beetlejuice goes to (insert location)" or "Beetlejuice is a (insert profession)" - those are hit-and-miss. The show also has periods set in the mortal world with more typical situations which are (not surprisingly) a bit boring compared to the over-the-top insanity of the Neitherworld. But the show really falls flat when you see the basically-no-plot episodes which are nothing but random jokes. However, this show also has moments of brilliance (especially in season 4) where you get one episode which is a sly commentary on network TV, some with indulgently bizarre visuals, one tribute to The Twilight Zone, another where an evil black-and- white cartoon character rules a parody of Disney World... you get the idea.The opening theme is nice and is accompanied by a great opening sequence, especially for the 4th season, though the incidental music is pretty bland. The acting is pretty solid all over and the sheer volume of voices and imitations that Stephen Ouimette (BJ himself) does throughout the series is commendable.Overall, Beetlejuice doesn't do anything too different from other Saturday morning cartoons of the 90's, but has some real moments of brilliance that I'd argue are worth sitting through the bland ones to see.

I swear, nobody makes spin-offs like this anymore. Now, everyone makes (and even watches) spin-offs where you get high expectations that it will be as good as the original, but all you get is complete garbage that should have never been made in the first place. But, Beetlejuice is completely different. Sure, it's changed around a little... okay, a lot, but you should know that this time it was supposed to be aimed at kids, so yeah, there should be a few things changed around a bit. Lydia has been made from dull to a cheery 12-year-old for someone who likes Halloween, which was really good I have to say. But, Beetlejuice was the one who stood out the most in this show; he's been made from a notorious sleezeball to a sleezeball that would make even a little kid laugh until their sides get sore. Too bad it's only on TV around Halloween though, you're kids would have loved to see it.

When I was a Ph.D. candidate at Queen's University and I worked out on the weekends, I would often tune the t.v. to cartoons. And I never missed an episode of the cartoon "Beetlejuice." It was - and remains to me - a charming and quirky cartoon with a lively sense of invention and a decidedly offbeat sense of humour. Some people compare this cartoon negatively to the movie "Beetlejuice." I don't think this is fair. Michael Keaton gave a positively volcanic performance in that movie and I continue to find the movie a classic of humour. Indeed, I often wondered why there wasn't a sequel - probably just as well given Hollywood's record with such things, but I think there was more comic potential waiting to be tapped. Questions of synergy aside(the Americans have nothing on the Japanese in this department), the cartoon is not just a ripoff of the movie. It's its own eccentric, squirmy little beast. It really was a lot better than it needed to be, so to speak. As with the movie, there's some romantic 'tension' between Beetlejuice and the goth girl, but the cartoon subdues this somewhat for the kiddies. It's a helluva lot better than some current cartoons aimed at the 'Goth' mindset, I can tell ya. I really loved this cartoon and miss it on t.v. Greg Cameron, Surrey, B.C., Canada

I used to watch this show when I was a little girl. I only remember it vaguely, though. If you ask me, it was a good show. I remember the opening sequence and theme song vaguely, too. In addition to that, everyone was ideally cast. Also, the writing was very strong. The performances were top-grade, too. I hope some network brings it back so I can see every episode. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever, even though I don't think I've seen every episode. Now, in conclusion, if some network ever brings it back, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.