
When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.... (Full plot summary below)
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When young Victor's pet dog Sparky (who stars in Victor's home-made monster movies) is hit by a car, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them (and his parents) that despite his appearance, Sparky's still the good loyal friend he's always been.
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| The ListHannah McGillVisually it's so smart and inventive and downright beautiful that you want to stand up and cheer. Tim Burton's imagination? IT'S ALIVE! |
| sbs.com.auLisa NesselsonA loving homage to everything from Frankenstein to Godzilla by way of cosy American suburbia circa the analogue era, Frankenweenie makes superb use of black-and-white and shades of grey, thoughtful lighting and an equally thoughtful musical score. |
| Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)Ken HankeAs close as you're likely to get Burtonesque perfection. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerBeautifully animated and brilliantly written, this is a joyous return to form for Tim Burton that's a treat for both adults and children alike. |
| MediaMikesMichael A. SmithPresented in black and white and accented by a great Danny Elfman score, "Frankenweenie" is a heart-tugging classic featuring Burton at the top of his game. |
| Times-PicayuneMike ScottFilmmaking is a product of the heart and the head, at least when it's at its best. |
| Killer Movie ReviewsAndrea ChaseTold without a trace of irony or of cynicism, [it] celebrates pluck, imagination, and the special bond between child and pet. |
| San Francisco ChronicleAmy BiancolliThe overall effect is great cinema, good fun, a visual feast for pie-eyed Burton fans - and a terrifically warped reminder of just how freaky a PG film can be. |
| Minneapolis Star TribuneColin CovertThe story brims with self-parody, social satire, horror, nostalgia, wit and emotional insight, with Burton keeping all the plates spinning. |
| Boston GlobeTy BurrThe 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. |