Film Review – Frankenweenie

There’s no doubt that “Frankenweenie” is a Tim Burton film. That it’s a
largely lifeless Tim Burton film is the real surprise, considering it's
the man’s second shot at mastering this story. Originally brought to
life by the helmer as a short in 1984 (where it was basically brushed
aside by nervous Disney executives), “Frankenweenie” returns to screens
nearly two decades later, this time as a stop-motion animated
production, hoping to mirror the success of Burton’s similar efforts,
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Corpse Bride.” While it’s crafted
with gloriously ghoulish details and teeming with classic movie
references, “Frankenweenie” shows great difficulty proving its worth as a
feature-length effort, working through elements of monster rampage and
scientific debate that feel more like padding than a naturally dramatic
extension of the original creation. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com