Review of Frankenweenie (2012) by Michelle P — 15 Feb 2013

I love Tim Burton, but it was just so-so.

This review of Frankenweenie (2012) was written by Michelle P on 15 Feb 2013.

Frankenweenie has generally received positive reviews.

Was this review helpful?

Yes

More reviews of this movie:

Frankenweenie (2012) Movie Reviews (813)
Frankenweenie (2012) Critic Reviews (204)
Frankenweenie (2012) User Reviews (609)

More Reviews of Frankenweenie

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

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…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Nour Habib (23) for Tulsa World (603) on 15 Feb 2018

Burton, known for his dark and quirky movies, has created a fantastical tale of monsters and oddballs that is fun and funny…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Carlos G (595) on 30 Apr 2016

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…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Jayden J (29) on 31 Oct 2016

Frankenweenie (2012) - In my opinion is not only one of the most underrated films from Disney but I also think this is Tim Burton's most underrated…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Johann M (432) on 25 Oct 2017

When a boy's beloved dog suddenly dies, run over by a car, he attempts to bring the animal back to life through a powerful science experiment…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Sarah Gopaul (223) for Digital Journal (223) on 18 Oct 2018

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

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Filipeneto (856) on 04 Mar 2018

This film, freely inspired by the novel Frankenstein, tells how a child will seek to raise your late puppy from the dead…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Ahmed J (108) on 30 Apr 2016

Hilarious and emotional. kinda. sorta. Loved LOVED tim burton cat. until it turned into a bat…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Donald B (176) on 26 Nov 2017

If you love Frankenstein and have ever been heart-broken over the death of a beloved pet, then this movie will sit well with you…

Read Review

Review of Frankenweenie (2012)

By Mar Diestro-Dópido (6) for Sight and Sound (827) on 10 Jul 2018

Admittedly less eccentric and more classic in style than some of Burton's acclaimed earlier works, Frankenweenie is still chock-full of the…

Read Review

More reviews of this movie

Reviews of Similar Movies

Review of James and the Giant Peach (1996)

By Mickey S (135) on 24 Oct 2013

Boring and dull, James and the Giant peach thinks it is so much more then it is. The switch form live action to animated is annoying…

Read Review

Review of Hanging Up (2000)

By Lisa Schwarzbaum (1,672) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 26 Mar 2013

There is not one honest moment, not ONE, in Hanging Up…

Read Review

Review of Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

By Frankg (5) on 24 Jan 2010

Unwatchable. Not funny for adults, dull for kids. There are no entertaining issues here, just a waste of talent…

Read Review

Review of Underdogs (2008)

By Eric U (24) on 01 Apr 2015

Went to see this movie because I like football...and now I hate football…

Read Review

Review of Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

By Broyax (884) on 21 Aug 2018

Ce pastiche et cette caricature des premiers James Bond est affligeante de débilité : il s'agit d'un mélange foireux de mauvais goût à…

Read Review

Review of Envy (2004)

By Kam Williams (1,272) for Princeton Town Topics (47) on 01 May 2007

An implausible plotline, seasick cinematography, and absence of humorous moments add up to an irritating, insulting experience which explains…

Read Review

Review of Beethoven's 2nd (1993)

By Cam E (86) on 31 Jul 2015

If i'm honest I am quite disappointed with this sequel to a decent family film. I think this film is mad with dogs…

Read Review

Review of K-9 (1989)

By Steven1981 (209) on 23 Mar 2020

K-9 is basically a comedy action thriller Starring James Belushi, Kevin Tighe and Mel Harris…

Read Review

Review of The Mask (1994)

By Steven1981 (209) on 23 Jun 2021

Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz, Amy Yasbeck, Peter Greene and a whole bunch of other actors star in this comedy slash romance but it's more on the…

Read Review

Review of 102 Dalmatians (2000)

By Alerikanderson (80) on 26 Apr 2023

The worst disney live action remake and one of the worst sequels in cinema history…

Read Review

More Reviews

Popular Movies Right Now

Babylon

2022

68%144 Reviews

Mad Max: Fury Road

2015

83%1,378 Reviews

Talk to Me

2023

74%83 Reviews

Fifty Shades of Grey

2015

43%1,173 Reviews

Barbarian

2022

72%115 Reviews

Love

2015

54%174 Reviews

The Prodigy

2019

53%39 Reviews

Ford v Ferrari

2019

81%171 Reviews

The Voyeurs

2021

58%19 Reviews

Ghostbusters: Afterlife

2021

66%228 Reviews