Frankenweenie

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  • Opened October 5, 2012 
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • PG | Action, Thematic Elements and Scary Images
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 9+. More on child suitability

  • 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: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short
  • Director: Tim Burton
  • Genres: Animated, Comedy, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Revival from Alice

by WatchItandReviewIt

The only reasons why I'm voting this as "Must Go" is because it was ten times better than Alice in Wonderland, which seemed too edited for Tim Burton and because there's nothing I would change about...

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Good movie

by jmurtha80

Thought it was a good movie. Not quite as good as a Nightmare before Christmas, but a great movie that is definitely geared towards younger children....

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Sad and Uplifting!

by Movie_Buff_86

Tim Burton is back at it again with his newest creation "Frankenweenie." You will laugh, you will cry, but most important you will understand the bond between an animal and an owner. They are part of...

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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."