Film Review – I Am Frankelda

“I Am Frankelda” is a prequel to the television series, “Frankelda’s Book of Spooks.” But don’t worry, knowledge of the program isn’t necessary to enjoy the picture, though it might help with an overall appreciation of the story. There are numerous characters in play, and an entire dark fantasy world to take in, but there’s one element to the endeavor that ties it all together: artistry. It’s a stop-motion animated feature from writer/directors Arturo and Roy Ambriz, and the siblings go especially hard with their imagination for the movie, generating a deep, exquisitely textured look at an adventure that explores monster and madness with wonderfully rough-around-the-edges craftsmanship. “I Am Frankelda” isn’t as powerful a viewing experience when it has to deal with its dramatic complications, but the helmers deliver a visually stunning effort that’s fascinating to watch. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com