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Frankenweenie
2012 87 min United States of America PG 12+
★7.6
Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: Tim Burton
🎭 Based on
«Frankenweenie»
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Description
When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
Budget:
$39M
US Gross:
$35.29M
Worldwide:
$81.49M
Starring
Winona Ryder
Actor
Catherine O'Hara
Actor
Martin Short
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2013
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 2013
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 2013
— Best Animated Feature
Georges Awards 2013
— Best Animated Feature
Golden Globe 2013
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2013
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Tim Burton's Frankenweenie is a visually masterful stop-motion film that effectively blends gothic horror aesthetics with a tender story about a boy and his dog. While its technical artistry and emotional heart receive widespread praise, some viewers find the plot linear or overly reliant on established Burton tropes.
| Production | The labor-intensive, hand-crafted stop-motion animation represents a pinnacle of technical artistry in an era dominated by CGI. | |
| Score | Danny Elfman’s score provides an essential, atmospheric foundation that perfectly complements the film's gothic and emotional tone. | |
| Cinematography | The black-and-white visual palette serves as a reverent homage to classic horror while lending a unique, nostalgic aesthetic to the narrative. | |
| Emotion | The central relationship between Victor and Sparky provides a touching, resonant emotional core that anchors the supernatural elements. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the dense layers of satire and horror references, while others find the plotting predictable and the secondary characters underdeveloped. |