FrankenweenieMovie Reviews

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  • Must Go!
    Written October 13, 2012

    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 your family, and they hold a place in all of our hearts. A young boy goes through that feeling of losing a dog, and will do anything to bring him back. He will use Science that he learned from his teacher to hopefully bring back the dog from the grave. This movie could be scary for young children, and is not your typical happy movie that you would expect. It is a good movie, and you should go check it out. I know how it is to lose a pet, so it brought back many feelings i had when my dog and cat died. If only i can bring them back. This is a dark, scary, and normal movie we expect from Mr. Burton. Go see it! You will shed a tear.

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    Written October 13, 2012

    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.

    • 14 out of 21 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written October 8, 2012

    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 it. You know it's a Burton film as soon as it starts, which is why I particularly like his films. It's smart, funny, and creative. It's even dark, in Tim's own kind of way. I suggest you go see it.

    Tip: You may compare this to ParaNorman, but I will be honest and say that I had much more fun seeing Frankenweenie than that. Just a tip for those trying to decide between the two, since I've heard friends debating.

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  • No
    Written October 6, 2012

    Not what i expected

    by philipengineer

    frankenweenie is not like an ordinary disney movie. I understand tim Burton helped direct it and believe me he is an amazing director but this, this i felt like they were rushed to make a halloween movie. I thought the whole black and white setting was really cool but some of the stuff to me was... weird. This movie is not for little kids I would recommend 9+ but any younger they will probably get nightmares. I wouldn't go see it, i really don't think it's worth it.

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  • So-so
    Written October 9, 2012

    Hit and Miss

    by brianecahill

    This film suffers from uneven plotting, and an identity crisis: is it supposed to be funny, creepy, heartwarming or scary? It seems to try to be all of them, and in the process fails to truly be any of them. It needed more humor (i.e., more Edgar, and more of the new teacher). The beginning was engaging, with a lot of character interaction. The middle was plodding and dull at times. The end was a traditional monster movie. I can't say it's for little kids, given the deaths and monsters, and it wouldn't hold their attention anyway. I'd say this one is really only for Tim Burton fans.

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  • Must Go!
    Written October 6, 2012

    Captivating

    by LaceyHutts

    Took my two year old and three year to see this show and they loved every minute of it. They couldn't take their eyes off the movie. It was creative and heart felt.

    • 51 out of 96 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 6, 2012

    ok for 5 years+

    by cooldadmark

    Ok movie for 5 years + , my son thought it was very funny, he found there to be some boring parts where the movie dragged on a bit, but overall he liked the movie.
    My 5 year old recommends going to see this movie.

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    Written October 7, 2012

    Heart-warming movie that is great for the whole family

    by jycchung

    My 1.5 year old son actually sat through the whole money...I guess it was so good that he could sit there for so long. Anyone with a child knows that children have a hard time sitting in one place for more than 10 min, let along 1+ hour. It just tells you that this movie is so good that it will attract a 1.5 year old kid to sit and enjoy the movie.

    • 11 out of 17 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written November 1, 2012

    Brillant

    by uncia48

    Tim Burton has turned an original short film into a masterpiece. This is a must see film that involves a young boys love for his dog who is loyal beyond compare. Tim Burton continues to show his brillance to wow audience.

    • 5 out of 5 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written October 22, 2012

    Frankenweenie

    by Harlansd_f

    From the very start I laughed. I am a push over for slap stick comedy. It was well written, all the corn was added; the tongue and cheek humor was there and the characters grow on you. It is good to see the old story re-invented for the kids and parents too. The name tells the story. I am glad that every old horror story was involved, from Godzilla, Igor,swamp thing, Gremlins,and the mummy. Now enough of the teasers, see the movie!One adult, one 7 year old and one 4 year old opinions! It is only black and white if you see it in 3D. Other wise it is in color and much better.

    • 8 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 9, 2012

    10 and up big guideline

    by lelahgainey

    I'm a big Tim Burton fan as it is, so i loved the movie that reason. Being a stop-motion black and white film was a classic feature i loved. Typical animal death scene was heart breaking and tear jerking to say the least. Story line was good and the voice actors were spot on with their characters. Some of the scenes however such as one of the ending scenes, was a little graphic and some younger kids may not take well to it. Over all it was a great movie though.

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  • Oh No!
    Written October 6, 2012

    Not for kids

    by Xgvr8p01

    I wasn't sure whether to see Frankenweenie or Hotel Transylvania. Frankenweenie is dark, violent, and NOT for kids. I took my 8 yr old daughter and my 6 yr old twin boys and the kids couldn't handle it. Other kids in the theatre were crying as well. I should've known better...after all...it is Tim Burton! I personally think it's for 12 yrs old and up..should've gone to see Hotel Transylvania instead.

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    Written October 8, 2012

    Heart tugging nerdy fun for 10 & up,

    by Nacho Baggo

    The animation is beautiful even for Black & White. Sweeping scenes, rain, lightening, and fire were worked in remarkably well in this stop motion animated piece. The dark themes and characters may disturb the little ones. There are several momonts where tissues may be needed,
    No big belly laughs. Just nerdy fun.
    Matineee prices okay.

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  • Must Go!
    Written October 10, 2012

    Another amazing Tim Burton film!

    by maryjo-allen1

    WE took our 5 year old daughter to see this movie. She was in love with it as we were too. The story line is great...we creid, we laughed and we were scared. I can not stop thinking about Sparky!

    • 9 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  • Must Go!
    Written October 22, 2012

    Frankenweenie

    by Blossom

    I loved this movie. It was great to see the friendship of a boy and his dog, and how a dog is your forever friend. I cried but also smiled during the movie.

    • 7 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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mason04_ Frankenweenie is like the cutest movie ever

16 hours ago.

THarnest Watched 2 Tim Burton movies. frankenweenie vs. Dark Shadows...Dark shadows wins hands Down!

16 hours ago.

_CongoRilla_ Ok am I crazy or was there a scene in the original Frankenweenie where Shelly Duvall has toothpicks in her mouth cuz she's chopping onions?

19 hours ago.

niveditabasu Finally finishing #Frankenweenie enjoyed the beginning&approach but by the end,felt it was a little depressive vis-a-vis other stop motions

20 hours ago.

TheKingaSwing Frankenweenie is one weird ass movie lol But so Tim Burton I can't help but like it.

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