One of the most underrated of the year, Frankenweenie was forgotten soon after release last year. Or at least, nobody really cared about it in my vicinity. Needless to say, Tim Burton's dark comedy animated tale of a boy named Victor Frankenstein was everything but forgetful.
Frankenweenie is presented in crisp monotone from start to finish and this, although different, only adds more contrast to the film's explicitly grim narrative. It's for kids, like all other animated features but with a layer of maturity. Allusions to the great Frankenstein and Dracula mythologies are blatant throughout.
Those familiar with Tim Burton's work will find all 80 mins worth sitting through because Frankenweenie is full of wacky, out-of-this-world surprises straight out of Burton's wild imagination.
Dead animals are brought back to life by one curious (or mad I should say) boy's misadventure. As the annual science fair draws nearer, competition stiffens and Victor's classmates find their eyesights locked on the first prize. Frankenweenie is the type of film that will appeal to audiences of all ages, the only requirement being that you have a childhood because this feature will take you all the way back.
Loved this film!
