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Frankenweenie

Play trailer Poster for Frankenweenie PG 2012 1h 27m Kids & Family Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is a science nerd and outsider at school, but he does have one good friend: his dog, Sparky. But then, tragedy strikes, and Sparky shuffles off this mortal coil. Victor is heartbroken, but his science teacher (Martin Landau) gives him an idea of how to jolt old Sparky back to life. The experiment is successful, and all goes well, until Victor's fellow students steal his secret and use it to resurrect other dead animals -- with monstrous consequences.
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Frankenweenie is an energetic stop-motion horror movie spoof with lovingly crafted visuals and a heartfelt, oddball story.

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Mar Diestro-Dópido Sight & Sound 07/12/2018
Admittedly less eccentric and more classic in style than some of Burton's acclaimed earlier works, Frankenweenie is still chock-full of the filmmaker's old dark magic. Go to Full Review
Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/07/2017
B+
... Frankenweenie beautifully merges the old with the new as it also celebrates filmmaking both literally and fictionally with its relatable protagonist. Go to Full Review
Tom Charity CNN.com 01/07/2013
Tim Burton's most enjoyable movie in a long time. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 02/15/2023
3/4
The stop-motion animation looks especially crisp in the film’s black-and-white world. Go to Full Review
Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand 01/07/2023
[Tim] Burton mixes in a love of horror movies with an innocently ghoulish sense of humor and harmless gross-out gags, capturing that childhood fascination with monster movies and the macabre. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review 09/23/2022
3/4
Burton has set aside his usual, increasingly cloying commercial drives to tell a story that means something to him. Go to Full Review
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Krystal W 11/26/2021 My son enjoyed this movie. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Nov 14 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Stephen C @bob25009 Oct 30 Based on a short film in 1 hour and 27 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Alexander S Oct 20 Frankenweenie is an absolute Halloween treat breathing new life into Tim Burton's older short film, combining the eerie and whimsical elements reminiscent of Nightmare Before Christmas and Corpse Bride, all presented in a striking black and white aesthetic that evokes the classic monster movies, resulting in an undeniably fun and entertaining experience. Grading: B+ See more Spencer B Oct 11 While many fans beg for a theatrical sequel to The Nightmare Before Christmas, they might overlook its spiritual successor. Burton’s Frankenweenie remake clearly sprang from passion, and it shows. A loving homage to the Universal Monsters and classic creature features, the film oozes with heart, humor, and standout performances. I can’t count how many times I returned to the “You should be a scientist” speech while earning my biology degree; it gave me the motivation and advice I needed when the going got tough. What holds it back, though, is its mixed messaging. Yes, I get it, Disney needs a happy ending, but it clashes with the film’s themes of tampering with the natural order and learning to live with grief and loss. Still, as a whimsically morbid monster movie, it’s undeniably entertaining and one of Disney’s sleeper hits. See more natasa p Oct 6 Tim Burton's Frankenweenie is a masterful blend of gothic charm and emotional depth, showcasing the director's unique ability to transform macabre themes into endearing narratives. Utilizing black-and-white stop-motion animation, Burton pays tribute to classic horror films while infusing his signature whimsical touch. The meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail bring the story of a boy and his resurrected dog to life in a visually stunning and emotionally resonant way. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) is a science nerd and outsider at school, but he does have one good friend: his dog, Sparky. But then, tragedy strikes, and Sparky shuffles off this mortal coil. Victor is heartbroken, but his science teacher (Martin Landau) gives him an idea of how to jolt old Sparky back to life. The experiment is successful, and all goes well, until Victor's fellow students steal his secret and use it to resurrect other dead animals -- with monstrous consequences.
Director
Tim Burton
Producer
Tim Burton, Allison Abbate
Screenwriter
John August
Distributor
Walt Disney
Production Co
Walt Disney Studios
Rating
PG (Scary Images|Action|Thematic Elements)
Genre
Kids & Family, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 5, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 8, 2014
Runtime
1h 27m
Sound Mix
Datasat, Dolby Digital
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