Frankenweenie

Name: Frankenweenie
Released: 2012-10-04T00:00:00-04:00

PG 2012 Animation, Comedy, Family · 1h 27m

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.

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About Frankenweenie

Young Victor Frankenstein is devastated when his beloved dog Sparky is tragically struck by a car. Driven by grief and scientific curiosity, Victor embarks on a daring experiment to bring his canine companion back to life. Using his knowledge of electricity, he succeeds in reanimating Sparky, but the resurrected dog is now visibly different, pieced together and bearing the marks of Victor's experiment. While Sparky is still the same loyal and loving friend, his appearance frightens the townspeople. Victor must now protect Sparky and convince his neighbors to look beyond the monster, and see the good dog that lies beneath, proving that even something that seems scary can still be full of love and friendship.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Tim Burton, Frankenweenie features a stellar voice cast. Charlie Tahan voices Victor Frankenstein, the intelligent and determined young boy. Catherine O'Hara lends her voice to several characters, including Victor's mother and the eccentric Weird Girl. Martin Short also voices multiple roles, including Victor's father and the flamboyant Mr. Burgemeister. Martin Landau voices the eerie science teacher, Mr. Rzykruski, a pivotal character in Victor's scientific journey. Atticus Shaffer voices Edgar 'E' Gore, a quirky classmate. Winona Ryder voices Elsa Van Helsing, Victor's classmate and neighbor, adding depth to the ensemble.

What people like about Frankenweenie

Audiences and critics alike praised Frankenweenie for its visually stunning animation, its heartfelt story, and its clever homage to classic horror films. Many reviewers highlighted Tim Burton's distinct directorial style and his ability to blend dark humor with genuine emotion. Viewers appreciated the film's message about acceptance and the importance of embracing differences. The character designs and voice acting also received widespread acclaim, adding to the overall charm and appeal of the film.

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Movie Score

70%

Released

October 4, 2012

Director

Tim Burton

Cast

Charlie Tahan, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Atticus Shaffer, Winona Ryder

Genre

Animation, Comedy, Family

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