Frankenweenie 3D

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  • Opened October 5, 2012 
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • PG | Scary Images, Thematic Elements and Action
  • From creative genius Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) comes “Frankenweenie,” a heartwarming tale about a boy and his dog. 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 be monstrous. A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. In Tim Burton’s “Frankenweenie” young Victor conducts a science experiment to bring his beloved dog Sparky back to life, only to face unintended, sometimes monstrous, consequences. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau
  • Director: Tim Burton
  • Genres: 3D, Animated, Comedy, Horror

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NOT FOR YOUNG KIDS

by moviedad717

Amazing animation, quirky characters but way too sad and scary for little kids. Took five 10 year old gals and most were crying after the movie....

So-so
Like it. 3D not needed. Could have waited for it on cable.

by rollergirl99

My husband and I enjoyed this movie. We both thought 3 D was lost o it, though (the previews were better). And, I know that the use of B&W was a creative choice, but frankly (weenie), I'm there to be...

Must Go!
Simple, heartfelt and hilarious!

by robotsonik

Frankenweenie is heartfelt, hilarious and decidedly Burtonesque. Tim Burton's signature character designs are fantastic and the film takes us through a wonderful homage to monster movies of old while...

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Critic Reviews

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San Francisco Chronicle
| Amy Biancolli

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

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Boston Globe
| Ty Burr

The movie, a simple yet immensely pleasurable tale of a little boy and his undead dog, is good enough on its own. If you know the back story, it's even better. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

Frankenweenie is a cool little flipbook of historical Burtonian style. It even brings back old friends, including "Beetlejuice's" Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara. Read full review

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Rolling Stone
| Peter Travers

Getting creeped out has never seemed this totally cool. Read full review

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Victor and Sparky in "Frankenweenie."