FrankenweenieMovie Reviews

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  • So-so
    Written October 8, 2012

    Low on Laughs

    by gabyt

    Being a Nightmare Before Christmas fan, I was hoping to find more of the same, but this black and white film was more of a love letter to monster movies of yesteryear (and a beautifully done one at that), but it was pretty forgettable as far as kid entertainment goes. Usually, my kids leave the theater talking about the best parts of a film over and over, but this one left them nothing but one funny scene to remember. I was expecting great things, but like many family movies as of late, I found this one appealing more to adults than to kids.

    • 8 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written October 8, 2012

    slow story line, black and white--not a hit for 4 and 6yr old boys

    by a.schiavoni

    Just a very average movie. Boys were disappointed. Did not keep their attention. Not a terrbile movie, but would not recommend for younger viewers. As an adult, I was bored as well.

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

    Cult Classic

    by centel

    I loved this movie. After seeing so many formula movies this was so refreshing and creative. Love Tim Burton and he did this one just right. My kids are grown but they would have loved it. Parents should know how much their kids can handle before bringing under 8 yr. olds. Some little kids at the theater told me they loved it.
    It has crazy monsters and strangeness....delicious!

    • 9 out of 15 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 10, 2012

    A little "darkie" for kids

    by moviesg68

    I went with my kids (eight and three years old) and we really enjoyed it!
    A little scary for my little one but he still loved Sparky!.

    • 8 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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    Written October 6, 2012

    Frankenweenie

    by ardailey

    I'm writing a the proxy of my 8 y/o boy. We saw it last night.

    more monsters

    I liked when the Shelly as the big turtle smashed Colossus .

    What was Colossus???

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    Written October 7, 2012

    It was cute!

    by Jenbailey89

    I took my 4 year old son to see Frankenweenie last night and we liked it. It reminded me alot of Corpse Bride but most of Tim Burton's animated movies seem to be the same. It was cute.

    • 12 out of 21 found this review helpful.
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  • So-so
    Written October 11, 2012

    Frankenweenie

    by grammydi53

    This was a cute movie, with a nice message. My grandson, who is 7 1/2, did not like that it was in black and white. Kids have so many options these days, that they are used to HD Color, and the black and white did not appeal to him. We did not go to the 3-D, however, that might have made a difference.

    • 7 out of 11 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written October 8, 2012

    TERRIBLE!

    by ttt100

    I am an 11 year old boy. I went to see Frankenweenie for my birthday and It was so bad.
    Like you were hoping after a while when was the dog gonna die and become Frankenweenie. I mean the movie plot was cute but the dialoge and the black and white just did not do it for me. Even when the movie was happy it looked dull because of the black and white. So I would tell you not to go to the movie.

    • 8 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written October 13, 2012

    the worst movie eva

    by arthurlsherwood

    its like so boring it like has no real plot and like its so not a love storie im so never going to see that movie agean

    • 4 out of 6 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written October 6, 2012

    BIG DISAPPOINTMENT!

    by deanablackwood

    I was excited to see this 3D at IMAX. But the movie was a disappointment. I took my 9 year old grandson and he was VERY BORED with the whole thing...and he is not easily bored. Wish I had my $35 back.

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  • Oh No!
    Written October 14, 2012

    Not for kids

    by Gma D

    Took my 7 year old grandson and his 12 year old sister. Big mistake for the younger one! At the opening credits he said, "I don't want to watch this movie." He lasted through most of it, but we had to leave when things got really scarey. Another kid about the same age and his mom were leaving at the same time. Oh well.

    • 6 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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  • No
    Written October 7, 2012

    Frankenweenie

    by MotherStern

    BEWARE IF YOU ARE TAKING CHILDREN! Like other reviewers, I noticed that half the children in the theatre were sobbing by the end! It is dark and frightening! It should be rated PG-13. It is intense from the very beginning. There is grave-digging, flinging animal parts, lurching animal parts, animals brought back to life by being electrocuted. It is not for the faint of heart. Be very careful who you bring.

    • 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written October 27, 2012

    Oh NO!

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    Frankenweenie really bit the BIG one! I was sooo embarrased! My 3 year old had her hand over her mouth most of the time scared to death! The stroyline was in poor taste and really pointless! I kept hoping we would see some color somewhere or some kind of redemption, but no such luck! Disapointing! Go see Hotel Transalvania!

    • 5 out of 8 found this review helpful.
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  • Oh No!
    Written October 21, 2012

    Not for young kids and adults who want substance

    by leaaz

    I thought since this was a Disney movie and it had good reviews it would be a fun afternoon with my 4 and 9 year old. WRONG!! I had to shield by 4 year old's face for half the movie and finally walk out before it ended because he was so traumatized. Don't waste your time or money! I didn't enjoy it either so had no problem leaving but wish I could get 90 minutes of my life back for something with more substance.

    • 4 out of 7 found this review helpful.
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  • I'm In
    Written October 9, 2012
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mason04_ Frankenweenie is like the cutest movie ever

15 hours ago.

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

15 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?

18 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

19 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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