Review of Frankenweenie (2012) by Sherry R — 04 Mar 2013

Good but too dark for my 5 year old but good movie.

This review of Frankenweenie (2012) was written by Sherry R on 04 Mar 2013.

Frankenweenie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jo Berry (104) for The National (UAE) (421) on 21 Nov 2017

[Frankenweenie] is a surprisingly heartwarming movie that is perhaps Burton's most touching film since Edward Scissorhands…

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This film is a complete package that maintains a good pace and tells a captivating story through stunning black and white animation…

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Well my boy seems to like the movie, I'm guessing the whole dog boy part. Its a bit dark for Disney, but Tim Burton is great…

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By Epicladysponge (1,102) on 20 Jan 2016

Either way, it still works as a strong holder for Tim Burton without Johnny Depp in his way…

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By Ayrton C (660) on 12 Dec 2017

Definitely a low point in the long list of films brought to you by Disney…

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By Jacob B (1,524) on 20 Oct 2018

The correct word to describe Frankenweenie would be endearing. Because that's just what it is…

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By Julie N (95) on 11 May 2016

Frankenweenie is a black and white film directed by Tim Burton. The film tells the story about a young boy who lost his dog, Sparky…

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By Debsuvra G (44) on 18 Apr 2016

Brilliant stop-motion in monochrome makes this Tim Burton directorial a fun watch…

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By Paul N (1,195) on 03 Nov 2018

I know its a kids film, but I still expected a more interesting story from burton. Passed the time…

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