Review of Frankenweenie (2012) by Terry B — 13 Feb 2014

Great stop-motion movie, Tim Burton greatest skill. But the plot is a little bit cliché, but is understandable because it's really an old movie.

This review of Frankenweenie (2012) was written by Terry B on 13 Feb 2014.

Frankenweenie has generally received positive reviews.

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