Frankenweenie (Four-Disc Combo: Blu-ray 3D/Blu-ray/DVD + Digital Copy) [3D Blu-ray]

Such A Cute Movie for Kids and Adults. It's a Tim Burton film and his films can be really weird. Just like Sleepy Hollow, Frankenwennie is an exception. The entire movie is a feel good movie and can bring a tear to your eye. I loved it because it's more of a feel good movie, with a couple of sad scenes. All in all this film will put a smile on your face, LOVED IT.

Movie was a little sad and creepy, I like creepy but my step son is a little sensitive and I wish I would have watched it first, and not watched it with him before bed.

When Tim Burton does something original, and not just a re-make of someone else's idea, it can make for a truly great and original film as is the case with Frankenweenie.This wonderful film is a homage to the low budget horror and science fiction "B Films" of the 1950 and 1960s such as Dracula, Wolfman, the Mummy and Godzilla.For those who have never seen the original versions of those films some of the inside jokes, and there are a number of them in this film, might be lost on you. Those inside jokes had me constantly giggling and laughing while my wife, who had not seen any of those films before, didn't understand why I was giggling and laughing at times.Tim often displays a macabre sense of humor and that can be seen here in this film as it was in Corpse Bride. If you love Corpse Bride, as I do, you will love this film for the same reasons. The characters here are engaging and the storyline for the most part is very well done, although there are a few missed opportunities for character development and interaction such as with Victor and the neighbor girl.From a graphic and technical perspective this film will also not disappoint. The graphics are extremely clear and crisp in blue ray, even though they are in black and white or shade of grey, which is very appropriate to the feeling and atmosphere of this film. The sound is also excellent as well and Danny Elfman's score is darn good and very appropriate to the film as well.The only negative point in this film for both my wife and I was the all too Disney style ending. I don't want to spoil it for you so will leave it up to you to see what I mean.I for one hope Tim will continue to make animated films of this caliber and not re-trench back to doing re-makes of other peoples original films as he did with Planet of the Apes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Alice in Wonderland. While they were interesting films they were not great as Frankenweenie is.Highly recommended - especially to you Baby Boomers out there!

Fun movie to watch on Halloween and the fall season!

We bought this movie for movie night. Teenagers and adults watched it, and it was fun little movie. Most younger children would be okay with this movie, but they do have a few scary scenes.

Tim Burton is responsible for some of the most amazing films in history. His blend of spookiness and heart has given us some of the most amazing stories and memorable characters. Let's not forget one of the greatest actors of our time in Johnny Depp. Now after almost years of story telling Tim Burton is proud to finally give his fans a full length version of his cult classic short film 'Frankenweeie'It is the simple story of a friendship between a boy and his dog and how far you would be willing to go to keep someone close to you for the rest of your life. While this film does take from many elements of classic Hollywood monster films the heart is over abundant in this film. I will say this, Sparky aka Frankenweenie is the greatest of all Disney dogs thanks to this film. The story is so heartfelt and everything in this film makes it so wonderful. The stop motion animation, the Danny Elfman score and the classic black and white make it all the most visually stunning and memorable. It has a great cast, some Tim Burton favorites including Winona Ryder & Catherine O'Hara and of course the menagerie of house pets that each have their own unique personality.I will say that I was a little upset that this film didn't win best animated feature at the Oscars. Still, that won't prevent people from seeing this wonder of a film. I am so glad that after all these years this film has finally been made and they couldn't have picked a more perfect version than stop motion. If it wasn't for 'Edward Scissorhands' and 'Sweeney Todd', 'Frankenweenie' would probably be my all time favorite Tim Burton film to date.

The quality of great and it plays perfectly

Once upon a time, there was a young boy called Tim Burton. Who wasn't like other boys. He obsessed with universal studios horror movies of decades gone by. Of their black and white images. Of the monsters and the characters. He got into film making himself.One of his earliest efforts was a short film called 'Frankenweenie' a pastiche of Frankenstein, involving a boy using the same techniques as a certain Doctor in Mary Shelley's work to bring life to the dead. In this case his recently departed Dog.Years later, with Tim Burton now a well known movie director, he took the chance to return to Frankenweenie, and remake it as a full length stop motion feature.But the biggest horror of all awaits for some in this movie. Something that may send them screaming and running away from it. IT'S IN BLACK AND WHITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Just like those horror movies that young Mr. Burton enjoyed. The first of many homages you will find in here.Young Victor Frankenstein lives in a typical small town and lives with his parents. He spends his time making his own movies. And has no friends. Apart from his beloved dog sparky.When the latter is killed in an accident, Victor is devastated.But a science lesson at school gives him the idea he needs to bring Sparky back from the dead.Secrets of that kind can't be kept for long, though. And when other students learn the truth, life in the town gets out of control...Those who know their horror movies of old will spot all sorts of homages in here. Including some very clever character designs. This is the kind of movie which isn't laugh out loud humour funny, more of a character drama where any comedy - such as it is - results from character interaction. It does follow the same story structure as those old movies, also.How children react to it will depend on the child, because there are parts that are very sad - which will probably get to a few adults as well - and some parts that are rather dark in tone. There is also one reference to cat faeces which might not go down well with some parents.It's a movie for all young Tim Burton's. The kids like Victor who don't quite fit in. But find their own happiness in their own way. Even if it's ways their parents don't approve of because they don't fit in with the other kids. So because of that, it's a movie for all the older Tim Burton's as well. It features clever and amazingly well rendered stop motion and design, and it has a touching story, and it's a great homage to those black and white classics. So it contains much to enjoy.The disc has the following language and subtitle options:Languages: English.Subtitles: English, Greek, Hebrew, Portugese, Slovenian, Spanish, Croatian.The disc begins with several trailers, but you can skip them via the next button on the dvd remote.There are also some more trailers - completely different ones - in the sneak peeks section of the disc's extras.The only other extras are:Frankenweenie touring exhibit: a four minute long feature about a touring exhibition of the models and the art of the movie.Plain white T's Pet sematary music video: a three long pop video that uses a lot of footage from the film. Epileptics beware this as it contains a lot of flashing images.

FRANKENWEENIE [2012] [3D Blu-ray + 2D Blu-ray] Funny, Touching and Exquisitely Handmade! From The Director of ALICE IN WONDERLAND!From Disney and creative genius Tim Burton [‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’] comes the hilarious and offbeat ‘FRANKENWEENIE,’ a heart-warming tale about a boy and his dog. 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 learn that getting a new "leash on life" can be monstrous.Complete with electrifying bonus features; ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ is alive with enchanting fun for the whole family.FILM FACT: Awards and Nominations: 2013 85th Academy Awards®: Nominated: Best Animated Feature Film of the Year for Tim Burton. American Cinema Editors: Nominated: Best Edited Animated Feature Film for Chris Lebenzon, A.C.E. and Mark Solomon. 2013 BAFTA® Awards: Win: Best Animated Film. 2013 Golden Globe® Awards: Nominated: Best Animated Feature Film for Tim Burton. 2013 New York Film Critics Circle: Win: Best Animated Film for Tim Burton. 2013 Saturn Awards: Win: Best Animated Film for Tim Burton. Win: Best Music for Danny Elfman. ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ was the first black-and-white feature film and the first stop-motion film to be released in IMAX 3D.Voice Cast: Catherine O'Hara, Martin Short, Martin Landau, Charlie Tahan, Atticus Shaffer, Winona Ryder, Robert Capron, James Hiroyuki Liao, Conchata Ferrell, Tom Kenny, Dee Bradley Baker (uncredited), Jeff Bennett (uncredited), Sir Christopher “Frank Carandini” Lee (archive footage) (uncredited), Melissa Stribling (archive footage) (uncredited) and Frank Welker (Sparky Frankenstein voice) (uncredited)Director: Tim BurtonProducers: Allison Abbate, Connie Nartonis Thompson, Derek Frey, Don Hahn, Simon Quinn and Tim BurtonScreenplay: John August, Leonard Ripps (1984 screenplay) and Tim Burton (original idea)Composer: Danny ElfmanCinematography: Peter SorgVideo Resolution: 1080pAspect Ratio: 1.85:1Audio: English: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Castilian Spanish: 5.1 DTS Digital Surround, Brazilian Portuguese: 5.1 Dolby Digital and English: 2.0 Dolby Audio DescriptionSubtitles: English, English SDH, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish and PortugueseRunning Time: 87 minutesRegion: All RegionsNumber of discs: 2Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home EntertainmentAndrew’s Blu-ray Review: A boy's best friend is his dead dog in Tim Burton's ‘FRANKENWEENIE,’ which is an extended remake of the director's 1984's ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ short film which didn't see the light of day until a decade later and cost him his job with the same studio now fronting this lengthier animated version. It's an interesting piece of cosmic irony, particularly since he was fired for making something deemed too scary for younger viewers. Thirty years later, the same could still be said of this longer take, which adds extra 50-minutes of spooks and frights to the original and sees neighbourhood kids bring their beloved pets back from the dead. Yet, the heart-warming story of a boy and his dog is the glue keeping everything together, even when things are at their wildest, mixing the scares with plenty of laughs.Whereas the original is a live-action short starring Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern, and a plucky Bull Terrier, this remake is a stop-motion animated feature with a host of voice talents and a lively cartoon Bull Terrier strutting lots more stitches than its predecessor. The time and setting has also changed into the quaint, peaceful town of New Holland and its name prominently displayed like the Hollywood sign on the side of a hill overlooking neighbourhoods borrowed directly from Tim Burton's 'Edward Scissorhands.'The central plot remains the same, however, with little Victor Frankenstein [Charlie Tahan] losing his hairy companion while chasing a baseball into the middle of the road. His parents Mr. Frankenstein [Martin Short] and Mrs. Frankenstein [Catherine O'Hara] do what they can to comfort him, but the intelligent kid with a passion for science is set on reviving his slobbering buddy.Victor tries to keep his act against nature a secret, and the upcoming school science fair is the perfect guise from which he can work without suspicion. An oddly cute scene has him sneak by his parents, who are watching Hammer Film's classic 'Horror of Dracula' with Christopher Lee, while dragging a burlap sack with the remains of his dog. Shortly after, crabby next-door neighbour Mayor Bergermeister [Martin Short] sees Victor on the roof setting off kites and an umbrella during a thunderstorm. The entire sequence echoes the same feel and look of James Whale's two 'FRANKENSTEIN' features, awash in dark, ominous shadows and shot in a variety of canted high angles.It's not long before the town catches wind of the experiment, thanks largely to the hunchbacked Edgar Gore [Atticus Shaffer] who looks a bit like a child-version of Peter Lorre, and the story makes an obvious departure from its source, suddenly growing in size and scope. Writing credits this time around go to John August ['Dark Shadows' and 'Big Fish'], who expands the parody and homage elements of Burton's original into a love letter to classic horror cinema. The aforementioned sequence, which was mostly taken from the short film, is only one of several clever but not very subtle references made throughout. For horror and stop-motion aficionados, 'Frankenweenie' becomes a quirky game of name that movie while younger viewers sit in awe at the amazing hand-crafted artistry that went into making this wonderful animated fantasy.Mayor Bergermeister shrewdly mimics his ill-tempered, stop-motion counterpart in the classic Christmas special, 'Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.' Winona Ryder channels her performance from Burton's 'Beettlejuice' to play the Mayor's niece, the melancholic Elsa van Helsing. O'Hara voices the creepy, non-blinking, psychic blonde Weird Girl who escaped from 1960's 'Village of the Damned.' Toshiaki [James Hiroyuki Liao] is a strange classmate who acts as the story's enemy with eccentrically funny Fu Manchu sensibilities and whose pet hilariously transforms into a Gamera-like behemoth. Martin Short also provides the voice to Nassor, a flat-headed kid who resembles Boris Karloff and whose mummy hamster eventually leads to his being wrapped inside a sarcophagus. Best of all is Martin Landau lending his splendid talent to science teacher Mr. Rzykruski, the inspiration behind Victor Frankenstein's experiment and who is a loving homage to horror icon Vincent Price.Somewhere in the middle, ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ loses a bit of its spark and edge at one point in the animation film, but it never loses much of its amazing charm with its knowing puns and nods to classic horror cinema. The stop-motion film is an enchantingly playful macabre tale which can frighten the youngest in the crowd, but it will fascinate and win over movie lovers who are still young at heart, giving Burton's directing career a much needed jolt of life.Blu-ray Video Quality – Tim Burton's latest gothic fairy tale dazzles and sparkles on 3D Blu-ray with a 1080p reference-quality encoded transfer. Presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio, the film leans more towards a natural sense of depth rather than eye-popping stunts that'll make jump back. Granted, there are a couple gimmick shots that lunge at the screen, which are quite amusing, but there aren't many. The photography is on generating a convincing spatial environment in which the characters move independently of each other, and it works like a charm. Background information pierces deep into the screen with a great feel of distance and remarkable separation. Several scenes are beautifully layered for a terrific pop-up book effect which adds to the script's fairy tale quality. In spite of the dark glasses, contrast remains pitch-perfect, with brilliant whites, allowing for some extraordinary moments of visibility of the smallest background objects in the distance. The tiny little lines on the windmill and the lettering of the town's name on the hill are as clear as anything else in the foreground during those extreme wide shots. Black levels are inky rich and true with a penetrating intensity in the darkest portions without sacrificing any of the detailing. Gradations in the grayscale are spot-on and exceptional. From the blades of grass to the stitching and threading of baseball caps, details are razor-sharp. Ultra-fine lines on the face of Mr. Rzykruski, the science teacher, like the wrinkles around his eyes or just over his mouth, are very distinct and defined. Individual hairs, whether on the various animals or atop the heads of characters, are plainly perceptible and seem to move freely with the wind. Close-ups are particularly impressive as they expose minor blemishes made during each figurines making, giving them a great deal of texture and realism. The overall 3D image is a superb high-definition transfer of a fun animated feature.Blu-ray Audio Quality – ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ comes to life on Blu-ray with a highly entertaining 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack that surrounds and engages with a variety of classic horror cues. The most prominent effect is the sound of thunder and lightning, which cracks and booms with a deafening roar, that spreads to all seven speakers evenly. During the less exciting scenes, such as during school hours, we can still hear a few atmospherics in the rears, creating a subtle but wonderfully engrossing sound field. Danny Elfman's musical score does the majority of the work, consistently filling the background with its unique mix of circus-like merriment and understated gothic tones. In the front, imaging feels wide and expansive with other random discrete sounds which are convincing and engaging. Dynamic range is room-penetrating and extensive, allowing the crack of thunder to come in with astonishing clarity and distinctness. The orchestration in Danny Elfman's music is vivid and crystal-clear. Low-frequency effects are responsive and substantial with some surprisingly authoritative moments in a few scenes. Amid all the mayhem, the voices of actors are precise and well-prioritised; giving fans plenty to love in this entertaining family horror feature.Blu-ray Special Features and Extras:Special Feature: Original Short Film: ‘Captain Sparky vs. The Flying Saucers’ [2013][1080p] [2:00] ‘Captain Sparky vs. The Flying Saucers’ is the home-made animation film created by Victor Frankenstein and starring his dog Sparky which is seen in the animation film ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ proper. Voice Cast: Charlie Tahan as Victor Frankenstein (voice). Directed by Mark Waring. Screenplay by Derek Frey. Produced by Allison Abbate and Tim Burton. Music by Danny Elfman. Cinematography by Malcolm Hadley.Special Feature: Miniatures in Motion: Bringing Frankenweenie to Life [2013] [1080p] [23:00] Here we have interviews of the crew; this short documentary is an in-depth look at the making of the movie and expanding it into a full-length feature. Taking place at the London-based studios, viewers are granted access to the design, set construction, casting, puppet building, props and concept artwork employed. The scenes of ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ in this charming and thorough production documentary; an extensive and engaging overview that leaves no stop-motion stone unturned. Director Tim Burton, executive producer Don Hahn, producer Allison Abbate, animation director Trey Thomas and other notable members of the crew discuss everything from the London-based Three Mills Studio project to the film's expanded story, script, characters, miniature sets, models and puppets, design and style, relatively large sets and props, construction, art direction, casting, voice performances and recordings, and much more. Fans may lament the lack of a commentary or longer doc, but it doesn't get much better than this, even at just twenty-three minutes.Special Feature: Frankenweenie Touring Exhibit [2013] [1080p] [5:00] Sketches, Production Photographs, Models, Interactive Exhibits and more grace “The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition,” which is an art show put on by the filmmakers to showcase the detail, passion and effort that went into creating the ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ animation film. “The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition” captures the magic of the filmmaking process and gives audiences an exclusive glimpse into the stop-motion animation process brought to life by visionary filmmaker Tim Burton. From original sketches drawn by Tim Burton, to extensive props, sets and puppets, the exhibition showcases the artistic detail and vision that has gone into bringing this heart-warming tale to the big screen in 2012’s most highly anticipated animated film. “The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition” delves into the world of a boy who, inspired by science and the love of his dog, brings his beloved pet back from the dead. The “The Art of Frankenweenie Exhibition” travelled the world showcasing the puppets, props and artwork used in the ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ animation film.Special Feature: Original Live-Action Frankenweenie Short Film [1984] [1080p] [30:00] Tim Burton's 1984 ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ original short film of the same name, starring young Barret Oliver [‘The NeverEnding Story's Bastian’], Shelley Duvall and Daniel Stern. Just don't pass this one by. Though a bit clunky at times and rough around the edges, it's actually far more satisfying than Tim Burton's full-length animated feature. Voice Cast: Shelley Duvall, Daniel Stern, Barret Oliver, Joseph Maher, Roz Braverman, Paul Bartel, Sofia Coppola, Jason Hervey, Paul C. Scott, Helen Boll, Sparky (dog) and Rusty James. Directed by Tim Burton. Screenplay by Leonard Ripps (screenplay) and Tim Burton (based on an original idea). Produced by Julie Hickson and Rick Heinrichs. Music by David Newman and Michael Convertino. Cinematography by Thomas E. Ackerman.Special Feature: Music Video "Pet Sematary" [1989] [1080p] The Plain White T's perform their cover version of The Ramones song "Pet Sematary." Reception for the song was not entirely positive, as it was nominated for the now-defunct Razzie Award for Worst Original Song in 1989. The song was originally written for the Stephen King ‘Pet Sematary’ film adaptation of the same name. The single became one of The Ramones' biggest radio hits, and a staple in their concerts during the 1990s.Finally, an extended and imaginatively expanded remake of Tim Burton's live-action short film, ‘FRANKENWEENIE’ is a totally delightfully fun and macabre tale about a boy and his dog. Overflowing with several nods and puns, some more deliciously clever than others, the stop-motion family film charms its way into the hearts of movie lovers as a whimsical love letter to classic horror cinema. The Blu-ray comes to life with a reference-quality video presentation, excellent 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track and a strong assortment of bonus material, making the overall package a massive well worth purchase. I saw this in the cinema in 3D and was quite impressed, but now seeing it in the ultimate 3D Blu-ray, it brings this amazing stop motion animation to full life and it has now gone pride of place in my extensive Walt Disney Blu-ray Collection. Highly Recommended!Andrew C. Miller – Your Ultimate No.1 Film AficionadoLe Cinema ParadisoUnited Kingdom

This is a review of the standard Region 2 DVD.My husband and I are big fans of some of Tim BURTON's films, but by no means all of them. So we watched Frankenweenie with an open mind.It is wonderful! It is beautiful to watch, funny, very touching and a thoroughly warm-hearted story. And it is also clever, with lots of little references to classics of horror, both on film and in literature.The imaginative look of the landscapes, characters and props is a delight. The use of black and white is masterly, as this of course is a particular reference to the old masters of early horror films. But it also allows both the lighting of the scenes, and the forms of the main characters, to make a huge impact. The Poodle for example is all form and line, so is Sparkie himself. I am sure it would not have the same impact if colour was used. And colour would certainly muddy the important night-time scenes.This is a film that kids will laugh with , and perhaps cry with, but so will adults. It is an absolute delight.

If James Whale the director of the original Frankenstein movie could see this I think he would be thrilled. A beautiful little film made with warm and heart .It grabs you so much that you are cheering for sparky become emotionally involved with him and all the other characters in the story. Bravo to Disney to let this get made. A must see for all monster movie lovers.

Tim Burton has another stab at the stop motion genre and produces a cracking and surprinsingly sweet tale about a boy and his dog. Taking on Burton's signature gothic style Frankenweenie riffs on everything from King Kong to Frankenstein whilst relishing in its b-movie roots.The story is based on a short film Burton made in his early days. For once it doesn't feel like an over stretched story that runs dry after the first twenty minutes. For want of a better phrase the characters are wonderfully fleshed out here. If there are any gripes for me it would that Sparky is a little bland. Otherwise the story, characters and animation all shine here. It's a warmer, funnier film than the Corpse Bride but not quite as accomplished as A Nightmare Before Christmas.In any case this is a fresh and welcoming let different animated film which embraces a niche genre and is enjoyable for all the family.