Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara return, with new cast members Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, Arthur Conti, Jenna Ortega and Willem Dafoe for the sequel to the 1988 cult
… a gloriously over the top splatterpunk movie that wears its heart on its sleeve when it really matters.
… such clever fun …
… a confrontational comedy that consistently leads to crippling fits of laughter.
The stark black-and-white photography and laidback performances can make fully grasping this film in all its exceeding absurdity a difficult ask, but there’s something about just how dedicated it is
Plenty of jokes are fired but it is truly astounding how many miss the mark.
… for those keyed into its off-kilter, free-wheeling energy, it’s an embarrassment of riches.
If you are prepared for a big viewer commitment and relish those animated discussions afterwards (everyone will have a different bit to pick apart/comment on), then go. But also, be
… those who have been following JTRO’s journey thus far, are going to hoover this up and ask for seconds. And even if you’re a newcomer to Trost’s work, there
… a miracle in independent filmmaking.