Review of Frankenweenie (2012) by Ross B — 01 Apr 2013
Tim Burton writes and directs this full length version of the short that started his career and in the process makes one of his best films in years. The story follows Victor (Charlie Tahan) a young boy who lives in the town of New Holland.
He loves science and seems to be more of a loner with his only friend being his dog Sparky. But when Sparky is hit by a car, Victor's world comes crashing down. That is until he is inspired by his new science teacher Mr.
Rzkruski (Martin Landau) to try and bring his dog back to life. The problem comes with trying to keep Sparky hidden while also preventing others, namely the other kids in the class who want to use the experiment to win the science fair, from replicating what he has done.
The film follows perfectly in the line of Burton produced animated gems like Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline. The film is just dark and creepy enough for children but at the same time does not treat them like idiots.
The stop motion animation is done wonderfully and brings an unique look to the world he creates. For the first time in a long time, Burton is able to capture the warmth and bizarreness inherent in suburbia in a way that he hasn't since Edward Scissorhands.
A great animated film that will keep young and old engaged.
This review of Frankenweenie (2012) was written by Ross B on 01 Apr 2013.
Frankenweenie has generally received positive reviews.
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