Tim Burton’s 2016 movieMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenis now streaming on Max, and although the movie is currently trending, it nevertheless shares criticisms with Burton’s much more recent movieBeetlejuice Beetlejuice.Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 1988 cult classicBeetlejuice, premiered in theaters on September 6th, 2024. Impressively, the sequel saw the return of some of the biggest stars from the originalBeetlejuice’scast of characters, including Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz.
Because of the extensive cultural significanceBeetlejuice Beetlejuicerepresented, it was a major box office success. The movie grossed $451 million worldwide according toBox Office Mojo, making it one ofthe highest-grossing movies of 2024. Even so,there were plenty of criticisms of and complaints aboutBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, some of which have been lodged at multiple Tim Burton movies, includingMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.
Beetlejuice 2 & Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children Were Criticized For Their Stories Being Too Overstuffed & Confusing
Both Plots Proved To Be A Bit Difficult To Follow
BothBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceandMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenreceived criticism for their plots being a bit too complex and busy, which is fairly accurate for both.InBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, there were many overlapping storylines, so much so that it at times became difficult to follow. It was easy to lose sight of what should have been major plot points (such as Beetlejuice’s ex-wife being after him) because there was simply so much happening from scene to scene.
BothBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceandMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenreceived criticism for their plots being a bit too complex and busy.
Astrid was on a search for her father, Lydia was on a search for Astrid, Delia’s death was thrown into the mix, and Lydia’s fiancé was becoming increasingly horrible, to name just a few. Unfortunately,the pacing and interweaving plot lines inMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenfelt very similar to these issues inBeetlejuice Beetlejuice. The plot is driven by the idea that this group of children living with the titular Miss Peregrine have their own unique"peculiarities,“meaning powers, and protagonist Jake discovers he possesses peculiarities as well.
While this story is fairly straightforward, the narrative gets tangled up in its own oddities, from time jumps (and time loops) to"hollowgasts"that eat the eyeballs of peculiars to become"wights”—more human-like beings. All of this is contained within a 2-hour runtime that also focuses on family dynamics, such as Jake’s complicated relationship with his father and the history of his grandfather, and Jake’s mental health. While both movies have proven popular for good reasons, it’s fair to say thatBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceandMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenboth suffer from plots that are overstuffed.
Beetlejuice 2’s Biggest Complaint Repeats A Problem With Tim Burton’s $1 Billion Movie From 14 Years Ago
While Beetlejuice 2 has been mostly well-received, there has been one persistent complaint — and it’s the same as another Tim Burton blockbuster.
Beetlejuice 2 & Miss Peregrine Were Both Still Fantastic Returns To Form For Tim Burton’s Distinctive Style
Burton’s Unsettling, Quirky Style Was In Full Effect In Both Movies
Despite these complaints, both movies rank relatively well amongTim Burton’s best movies,Beetlejuice Beetlejuicein particular, because they still have a number of winning qualities. Most notably,Beetlejuice BeetlejuiceandMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childreneach capture Burton’s unique style brilliantly. Tim Burton has an incredibly distinctive style, which combines the disturbing and unsettling with quirky comedy.
This description is certainly apt forBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceandMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, which include horrors like a baby Beetlejuice and bees constantly coming in and out of a child’s mouth but also have a number of genuine laugh lines and even heartfelt moments. Neither movie is without its flaws, of course, but they are both still a delight. WhileBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceandMiss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Childrenboth struggle with busy plots, the movies are absolutely worth a watch nevertheless.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Cast
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is the sequel to the original Tim Burton classic that starred Michael Keaton and Wynona Rider in a horror-comedy that involved ghosts trying to scare off new homebuyers from taking their house. The sequel brings back Michael Keaton as the hilarious and sleazy ghost with selfish intentions, now joined by Jenna Ortega in a new role.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen when he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers. Based on the 2011 novel by Ransom Riggs, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children was directed by Tim Burton and stars Eva Green as the titular character.
