Frankenweenie (2012)
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The electrifying dog is back from beyond the grave
Frankenweenie (2012) Poster
Comments on Movie: Frankenweenie (2012)
"It ranks among Burton's most personal films, encompassing familiar themes of loneliness, isolation and an insatiable need for love and acceptance." - Al Alexander, The Patriot Ledger.
"The overall effect is great cinema, good fun, a visual feast for pie-eyed Burton fans and a terrifically warped reminder of just how freaky a PG film can be." - Amy Biancolli, San Francisco Chronicle.
"Even as the narrative becomes progressively more ghoulish and a Godzilla wannabe shows up, Frankenweenie never loses its heart." - James Berardinelli, ReelViews.
"This isn't one of Burton's best, but it has zealous energy." - Roger Ebert, RogerEbert.com.
"High-concept and stylish, Frankenweenie is a playlist of films and characters from Burton's movie-loving childhood." - Linda Barnard, Toronto Star.
"This film is bittersweet in its own ways. And I like that. Though cannot be compared to Tim Burton's live action films as they are essentially different types of movie, it is just as dark, gothic and artistic as his other films; perhaps just much more personal." - Rosalyn Lim.
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Frankenweenie (2012) at a glance
Frankenweenie (2012) 3D stop-motion animated feature directed by Tim Burton. It is a remake of his short film Frankenweenie (1984) and a homage to Frankenstein (1931), a film based on Mary Shelley's novel of the same name.
Frankenweenie (2012) Synopsis
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.
Movie Review: Frankenweenie (2012)
Victor attempts to bring Sparky back to life.
Frankenweenie (2012) is a beautifully animated stop motion film homage to classic horror films with references to Frankenstein (1931), Bride of Frankenstein (1935) and Godzilla. This animated feature though cannot be compared to Tim Burton's live action films as they are essentially different types of movie, it is just as dark, gothic and artistic as his other films; perhaps just much more personal.
Victor and his beloved Sparky.
Although completely in black and white, everything is lively. It would be extra appealing to those who love black and white films. There are certainly several scenes that are impactful even with no words expressed at all. Nostalgic as the whole film is old school, the main character Victor also resembles Tim Burton childhood; they both make their own films in their early years.
Sparky by his grave.
In Frankenweenie (2012), the relationship between the pets and their owners are admirable, the children's competitiveness in fear of losing in the science fair are funny and the science teacher has unique personality that is honorable but it deals with the lost of loved ones, the mysteries of science and the fear of something unknown to the masses in addition to conformity, loneliness and ignorance too. Therefore, this film is bittersweet in its own ways. And I like that.
Toshiaki's Shelley the turtle monster.
However, one thing I don't really like about this film is towards the end, it feels a little ridiculous. It was really awesome until everyone conjured something different up. It is not that bad but the art seems not consistent anymore. Still, I still love this film and it'd be one of my favorite animated films!
Weird girl and Mr. Whiskers.
You will find that this film have a lot of precious moments if you watch it. Victor's parents are supportive of his ventures. The pets such as Sparky, Persephone and Mr. Whiskers are so adorable and they are truly the best companion any children could have. I find the pets' eyes looks so real, realistic. Their expressions are genuine.
Just like Tim Burton has mentioned, "Dogs are special. You leave them and go out the front door. Then you come back two minutes later and it's like they haven't seen you in three weeks... You don't get that with people, really".
In short, Frankenweenie (2012) is endearing and certainly a black and white beauty!
Happy Halloween Everyone! Have a blast!
Just like Tim Burton has mentioned, "Dogs are special. You leave them and go out the front door. Then you come back two minutes later and it's like they haven't seen you in three weeks... You don't get that with people, really".
In short, Frankenweenie (2012) is endearing and certainly a black and white beauty!
Happy Halloween Everyone! Have a blast!
Movie Ratings
Will write a page regarding this and add this to all animated feature entries in the future.
People who love black and white films, pets and/or people who love dark and gothic films.
That also means, Tim Burton's fans!!
That also means, Tim Burton's fans!!
Details of the movie
Director: Tim Burton
Producer: Tim Burton, Allison Abbate
Story: Tim Burton
Screenplay: John August
Cinematography: Peter Sorg
Music: Danny Elfman
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures,
Starring: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Winona Ryder
Full Credit: [IMDb]
Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Country: United States
Language: English
Genre: Comedy Family Horror Sci-Fi
Running time: 87 mins
Budget: USD 39,000,000 est.
Box office: USD 81,500,000 est.
Official website(s)
http://disney.com/Frankenweenie
http://www.disney.co.uk/frankenweenie/index.html
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Frankenweenie (2012) Behind the Scenes
Favorite Movie Character
The Frankenstein family spending quality time together.
My favorite characters from this film are Mrs. Frankenstein and her son, Victor Frankenstein.
Mrs. Frankenstein is the sweet and loving mother of Victor. She is very supportive of him and she is never emotional; she did not yell at Victor even if he uses her kitchen appliances without notice which may also be never returned. The woman of the house, she takes good care of her family's welfare and she also loves to read while doing house chores!
Victor Frankenstein is a loner but he has a loyal companion Sparky. At school, he is viewed as one of the smartest boys if not the smartest, as he is genuinely interested with science. At home, he likes to make short films and invents in his attic workshop. When Sparky dies in an unfortunate accident, he was so heartbroken but when he got the inspiration that he could bring back his true friend back to life, he did not hesitate to conduct that forbidden science experiment!
Victor Frankenstein is a loner but he has a loyal companion Sparky. At school, he is viewed as one of the smartest boys if not the smartest, as he is genuinely interested with science. At home, he likes to make short films and invents in his attic workshop. When Sparky dies in an unfortunate accident, he was so heartbroken but when he got the inspiration that he could bring back his true friend back to life, he did not hesitate to conduct that forbidden science experiment!
Typed these myself on my iphone!
- Monsters from Beyond, starring Sparky!
- Mom, you have to wear the glasses.
- So there's where my candlestick went.
- Isn't that your grandmother's tablecloth?
- Sparky, that's you!
- All the time he spends up there. A boy his age needs to be outside with his friends.
- I don't want him to turn out, you know, weird.
- There is nothing wrong with Victor. He's just in his own world.
- The electrons said I am leaving you.
- All the electrons rush to the land of opportunity!
- Did you get that out of the litter box?
- Mr. Whiskers had a dream about you last night.
- If Mr. Whiskers dream about you, it means something big is going to happen.
- One day you'll dream about me, won't you, Kitty?
- Whoever is your partner is going to win!
- It says no death rays, see?
- I just don't need a partner. I like to work alone.
- Will you sign my permission slip?
- I sell dreams.
- Nobody gets what they want.
- Exactly but wrong. They both get what they want because they compromise.
- Science fair, Baseball. How do you choose? Guess what? You don't have to. No reason you can't do both.
- You meet in the middle, everyone's happy.
- I want you to concentrate on your project for the science fair.
- When conducting an experiment, trying is the important thing. It is okay to fail as long as you keep trying.
- He was a great dog. A great friend. The best dog a kid could have.
- When you lose someone you love, they never really leave you. They just move into a special place in your heart. He'll always be there, Victor.
- I don't want him in my heart. I want him here with me.
- Just like lightning, the nervous system is electricity. We are wires and springs and cables to send the messages.
- Even after death, the wiring remains. Watch as the muscles respond to the electricity.
- I am sorry, boy.
- I can't believe it! You're alive!
- I can fix that. It worked.
- French toast or waffles?
- Then I'll need my waffle iron back, Mr. Director.
- It's my science project, it's a robot.
- Sorry boy, I can't let anyone know about you. They may not understand. So, you need to stay here today.
- Sweetie, are you okay? Here you go.
- I think I know what you know I know.
- Look, I don't know what you think I know, but I don't know it.
- Show and tell, Victor. You show me and I won't tell.
- How are we supposed to see an invisible goldfish.
- Put your finger in. You can feel it.
- Double top secret.
- Sorry boy, but we can't risk anyone seeing you again.
- I don't know what kind of game you and Victor are playing but the trophy is mine.
- Are you sure this is going to work?
- No. That's why it's called an experiment. We have to collect data.
- What were you boys doing on the roof?
- Science.
- As mayor of New Holland, you have entrusted me with your safety so I can't sit idly while a teacher endangers our children.
- The man is a menace.
- Have you looked through this science book they're using? Apparently Pluto isn't good enough to be a planet any more. When I was a kid, Pluto was a great planet. This guy comes along and rewrites the rules!
- In fairness, he didn't write the textbook.
- I just would like to say that our son Victor is just crazy about the new teacher. Thinks he's great.
- My Cynthia has been asking all sorts of strange questions about things I've never even heard of.
- Shouldn't we at least give the man a chance to explain himself?
- Ladies and gentlemen, I think the confusion here is that you are all very ignorant.
- Is that right word, Ignorant? I mean stupid, primitive, unenlightened. You do not understand science so you are afraid of it.
- To you, science is magic and witchcraft because you have such small minds.
- I cannot make your heads bigger, but your children's heads, I can take them and crack them open. This is what I try to do, to get at their brains!
- You are barking?
- Hmm. You must really miss Sparky.
- I feel so sad for him, Persephone. He really misses his dog.
- All I know is I'll be teaching the class for the rest of the semester.
- Do you know anything about science?
- I know more than you do.
- Mr. Rzykruski knew a lot.
- Well, sometimes knowing too much is the problem.
- She's not even interested in science.
- Back home, everyone is scientist. Even my plumber wins Nobel Prize.
- Your country does not make enough scientist. Always needs more.
- You should be a scientist, Victor.
- Nobody likes scientists.
- They like what science gives them but not the questions. No. Not the questions that science asks.
- Actually I have a question.
- That is why you are a scientist.
- I was doing my experiment, my project, and the first time it worked great, but the next time it didn't. I mean it sort of worked then it didn't. And I don't know why.
- Then maybe you never really understood it the first time.
- People think science is here (brain) but it is also here.
- The first time, did you love your experiment?
- No, I just want it over. I was doing it for the wrong reason.
- Then you have changed the variables.
- Science is not good or bad, Victor. But it can be used both ways. That is why you must always be careful.
- I can't believe I broke my arm for nothing. None of us are going to win! E has an invisible fish!
- You brought an animal back from dead?
- Sparky is alive!
- What you did was a very serious thing. It's easy to promise the impossible.
- Crossing the boundary of life and death. Reanimating a corpse! It's very upsetting.
- I just want my dog back.
- Tonight we shall bring the dead to life.
- I don't think this is safe.
- You know, a lot of girl would kill to be in your place.
- I'd welcome death.
- Ah. The tomb of Collosus. Soon you shall be awakened and we shall be reunited once again.
- Mr. Whiskers?
- Rise Colossus. Rise from your tomb.
- I never want to lose you again. Promise you'll never go running off, okay?
- You know how on the package they're like, in a happy kingdom and everyone's smiling? Well they are not like that at all.
- My problem bigger.
- Go colossus, kill!
- It's Elsa!
- That's my son in there!
- You said that I need to let him go.
- Sometimes adults don't know what they are talking about.
- It's okay boy. You don't have to come back. You'll always be in my heart.