Frankenweenie: An IMAX 3D Experience

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  • Opened October 5, 2012 
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • PG | Thematic Elements, Scary Images 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: Comedy, Animated, 3D, IMAX

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Tim Burton rocked it one more time

by kso721

Frankenweenie was absolutely DOPE! Visual textures and stylings were breathtaking. Even almost got teary eyed a few times.... Soft spot for dogs i guess. Tim Burton killed it one more time. So...

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Beautifully written story

by taiwanrepublic

Disney spent a lot of money advertising this movie. From the various trailers I thought I knew what the story was about. But I still laugh when the kids did crazy things with the science project. The...

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Old school tim burton!

by MoviefanLucas

This movie shows that tim burton still has it and hasn't completely left us. This movie is scary and depressing so kids might not be to fond of it but enjoyed Frankenweenie the style of the movie is...

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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: An IMAX 3D Experience."