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By Shaun Munro (472) for What Culture (594) on 09 Oct 2012

In many ways Frankenweenie is the apotheosis of Tim Burton's style, as well as a reminder of his strengths and weaknesses; it is emotionally…

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By Christopher Orr (399) for The Atlantic (1,046) on 09 Oct 2012

Burton's best film since 1994's Ed Wood or even 1990's Edward Scissorhands…

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By Michael A. Smith (689) for MediaMikes (371) on 08 Oct 2012

Presented in black and white and accented by a great Danny Elfman score, Frankenweenie is a heart-tugging classic featuring Burton at the top…

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By Mike Mcgranaghan (1,821) for Aisle Seat (1,783) on 08 Oct 2012

By revisiting an idea from his past, Tim Burton feels emotionally connected to his material - and, by extension, his audience - for the first…

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By Sean O'connell (919) for Movies.com (1,002) on 08 Oct 2012

Shines a welcome spotlight on science and knowledge, with a whip-smart, lonely hero who just wants his canine best friend to stick around a…

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By Kelly Vance (1,015) for East Bay Express (1,012) on 08 Oct 2012

Everything the perfect family horror movie should be…

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By Diva Velez (291) for TheDivaReview.com (290) on 08 Oct 2012

Frankenweenie gets back to basics with Burton's trademark oddball style, absurdist charm and ghastly-but-sweet humor and shows the director…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 08 Oct 2012

Occasionally, the film feints in the direction of something deeper, and acknowledges the disturbing nature of its premise; in one very poignant…

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By Jon Niccum (520) for Kansas City Star (1,573) on 07 Oct 2012

It's like 'Old Yeller' crossed with 'Re-Animator…

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By Matthew Pejkovic (770) for Matt's Movie Reviews (913) on 07 Oct 2012

To witness Burton's talent, heart and spirit working in unison to create a fine movie is a special treat that should not be taken for granted…

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By Josh Larsen (2,042) for LarsenOnFilm (1,412) on 06 Oct 2012

when Burton is deeply attuned to the emotional undercurrent of his stories - as he is here - his movies become much more than ghoulish gags…

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By Bill Clark (530) for FromTheBalcony (528) on 05 Oct 2012

After a string of disappointments, it's nice to see Burton get back to his bread and butter: giving us a demented blend of laughs, drama, and scares…

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By Matt Brunson (2,422) for Creative Loafing (2,337) on 05 Oct 2012

While most studios and animators are gung-ho about CGI, it's nice to have holdouts like Nick Park (the Wallace & Gromit canon) and Tim Burton…

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By Mike Scott (1,178) for Times-Picayune (642) on 05 Oct 2012

Filmmaking is a product of the heart and the head, at least when it's at its best…

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By Mark Deming (9) for TV Guide (1,527) on 04 Oct 2012

Its heart is still the relationship between a boy and his dog, and it still pulls at the heartstrings no matter how strongly you resist…

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By Kevin Carr (1,610) for Fat Guys at the Movies (419) on 04 Oct 2012

It's not as innovative and clever as ParaNorman from a few months back, but it's still a solid flick…

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By Todd Jorgenson (1,852) for Cinemalogue.com (1,236) on 04 Oct 2012

It does defy mainstream conventions and its heartwarming story feels both classic and cutting-edge…

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By Jeanne Kaplan (738) for Kaplan vs. Kaplan (1,174) on 04 Oct 2012

Despite the ingenious animation and eerie character development, like a little boy who resembles Peter Lorre, a successful children's film…

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By Rob Vaux (1,125) for Mania.com (396) on 04 Oct 2012

The overt familiarity... drags down what should have been a triumphant return to form…

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By Alison Gang (138) for San Diego Union-Tribune (1,408) on 04 Oct 2012

Frankenweenie is Burton boiled down to his wonderfully weird essence, coated with warm nostalgia for his early days as a filmmaker and his…

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