Ryder stars as Gemma, a young teen living in the country with her grandfather.
However, it is overly melodramatic and ultimately doesn’t live up to its strong performances.
Even at a young age, she is believable as someone with such conviction.
However, he is heartbroken when those two form a romantic connection.
The movie is an underrated coming-of-age story that overcomes some cliches with a thoughtful story and complex characters.
The movie walks a fine line with its dark satirical material and its teen comedy.
It is a bold movie that stands out as one of the freshest pieces of filmmaking from the 1980s.
If Beetlejuice 3 happens, some things must be included in the sequel.
