Frankenweenie

Name: Frankenweenie
Genre: Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: October 5, 2012
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 74
Cast: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Winona Ryder

2012

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FRANKENWEENIE

Movie Details & Credits

Walt Disney Pictures | Release Date: October 5, 2012

Starring: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Winona Ryder

Summary: After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can beAfter unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous. (Walt Disney Pictures)
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Director: Tim Burton

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 87 min

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79	#79 Best Movie of 2012
94	#94 Most Discussed Movie of 2012

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San Francisco Chronicle - Amy Biancolli

Oct 4, 2012

It is pure, retro-cinematic joy. Read full review

Time - Richard Corliss

Oct 4, 2012

Frankenweenie has that youthful verve and the ghoulishness of strange kids who will some day be eccentric creators. This movie is an attic experiment for its makers to be proud of and for audiences to cherish. Read full review

Miami Herald - Connie Ogle

Oct 5, 2012

This delightfully twisted story about a boy and his (dead) dog showcases precisely what Burton excels at: blending the macabre and the heartfelt in a perfect, if oddball, union. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Oct 4, 2012

This is a more personal movie for Burton than one might initially suspect. The very fact that he elected to re-tell this story after 28 years is an indication of how much it means to him. And I wouldn't be surprised to learn that, as a kid, he had a dog named Sparky. Read full review

St. Louis Post-Dispatch - Joe Williams

Oct 5, 2012

While the big-headed, spindly puppets don't evoke enough emotion to make the movie a must-see, Burton's 3-D design team pours its heart into the monochrome surroundings, from the suburban décor to Victor's laboratory to the carnival midway. Read full review

The New York Times - A.O. Scott

Oct 4, 2012

While Frankenweenie is fun, it is not nearly strange or original enough to join the undead, monstrous ranks of the classics it adores. Read full review

Slant Magazine - Nick Schager

Sep 29, 2012

Tim Burton's sense of playfulness feels forced throughout, and as the film progresses, any humor or inventiveness takes a backseat to tumultuous set pieces that reference Frankenstein. Read full review

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rodrique

Oct 6, 2012

Yeah,the old Tim Burton is back with his best movie since Sweeney Todd.Frankenweenie is visually beautiful and very emotional,I have to say that what he done in Dark Shadows is forgiven here

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coreyg007

Oct 15, 2012

Frankenweenie is just in time for the Halloween season! I absolutely adored the animation, the storyline, and the outcome. T. Burton is has definitely made a rebound from Dark Shadows!! Frankenweenie is probably going to be the first animated movie I'll purchase on Bluray once it's availableFrankenweenie is just in time for the Halloween season! I absolutely adored the animation, the storyline, and the outcome. T. Burton is has definitely made a rebound from Dark Shadows!! Frankenweenie is probably going to be the first animated movie I'll purchase on Bluray once it's available for purchase.… Expand

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delanuers

Oct 14, 2012

Great film! It has the tenderness of Manostijeras, is than macabe like Bitelchús and than original like Nightmare. Great autorreferencial work, is full of tributes to the movies that comprise of the imaginarium of this genial author.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Zilcell

Mar 16, 2013

Frankenweenie could have explored more plot points and made better use of its supporting characters. However, these are small critcisms. The overall film is beautiful, emotionally intense, and has a lot of charm.

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SaturnPhoenix

Nov 25, 2012

This movie was great, had a great story & had all of the great Tim Burton style everyone is used to. While the whole film is in black & white, the story & concept of the film & characters make you completely forget about that. This movie has some great plot twists & one of the moreThis movie was great, had a great story & had all of the great Tim Burton style everyone is used to. While the whole film is in black & white, the story & concept of the film & characters make you completely forget about that. This movie has some great plot twists & one of the more interesting but good concepts for a movie. The only really disappointing part was a pretty weak and/or expected ending that almost anyone can see coming, but up until the last couple minutes of the film, this is a great movie.… Expand

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Dollis

Oct 25, 2012

With its anti-intellectualism critique, classic horror film homages and beautiful production design, Frankenweenie is a great film for adventurous young audiences.

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shaunmed

Feb 28, 2013

a black and white animation? WTF? b/c they wanted it to be noir? i'm sure children appreciate that. stupid movie, waste of time from a one trick pony of a director.

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