Fresh
Tim Burton's most enjoyable movie in a long time.
Tom Charity, CNN.com
Frankenweenie
Science goes astray!
2012 · 1h 27m · PG
Animation, Comedy, Family
Directed by
Tim Burton
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Tim Burton Director
- Charlie Tahan as Victor Frankenstein
- Catherine O'Hara as Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
- Winona Ryder as Elsa Van Helsing
- Martin Short as Mr. Frankenstein / Mr. Burgemeister / Nassor (voice)
- Martin Landau as Mr. Rzykruski (voice)
- Atticus Shaffer as Edgar 'E' Gore (voice)
- Robert Capron Cast
- Glenn Shadix Cast
- James Hiroyuki Liao Cast
- Conchata Ferrell Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
87%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Burton's best film since 1994's Ed Wood or even 1990's Edward Scissorhands.
Christopher Orr, The Atlantic
Fresh
This is a Tim Burton film with something to say. And that's a rare and precious thing.
Dave Calhoun, Time Out
Fresh
The stop-motion animation - a favorite tool of Burton's - is given loving attention, and the character design is full of terrific touches, such as the hulking flat-topped schoolmate who looks a bit like a certain man-made monster.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Fresh
The best thing about an animated monster movie with this much heart is: It's alive. In the best possible way.
Connie Ogle, Miami Herald
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