Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie Image
Metascore
74 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 25 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • Starring: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Winona Ryder
  • Summary: After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life—with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor's fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous. (Walt Disney Pictures) … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 38
  3. Negative: 1 out of 38
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Amy Biancolli
    Oct 4, 2012
    100
    It is pure, retro-cinematic joy.
  2. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Peter Bradshaw
    Oct 12, 2012
    60
    It's a likable film, though not a sensational development in Tim Burton's career.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Sep 29, 2012
    38
    Tim Burton's sense of playfulness feels forced throughout, and as the film progresses, any humor or inventiveness takes a backseat to tumultuous set pieces that reference Frankenstein.

See all 38 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. rodrique
    10
    Yeah,the old Tim Burton is back with his best movie since Sweeney Todd.Frankenweenie is visually beautiful and very emotional,I have to say that what he done in Dark Shadows is forgiven here… Expand
  2. WhySoSerious008
    10
    Tim Burton, you are the MAN!!! Franknenweenie is the greatest film of this year and of the decade, he has crafted this treat by throwing away Helena and Johhhhny deppp and and and and CHrsiwsatopher. HE has gone dark for the first time, its scary. He likes black.… Expand
  3. MegWhiteley
    10
    Frankenweenie. One of my favorite animated movies of this year, I think that is fresh, original -yes I know that the movie is based on the Tim Burton's short-, the movie is really interesting, the development of the story is funny, and yes I think that is one of the best movies of this year.… Expand

See all 9 User Reviews

Showtimes

To get showtimes near you, enter your zip code.
Find showtimes on the go with our iPhone app.

Current Movie Releases

Full List »
  1. Argo
    Metascore: 86
  2. Looper
    Metascore: 84
  3. Premium Rush
    Metascore: 66
  4. Dredd
    Metascore: 59
  5. Lawless
    Metascore: 58
  6. Sinister
    Metascore: 52
  7. Hit and Run
    Metascore: 50
  8. Hotel Transylvania
    Metascore: 47
  9. Taken 2
    Metascore: 45
  10. The Possession
    Metascore: 45
  11. Paranormal Activity 4
    Metascore: 41
  12. Resident Evil: Retribution
    Metascore: 39
  13. House at the End of the Street
    Metascore: 31
  14. The Apparition
    Metascore: 18
All Current Movies »