Frankenweenie (2012)

(Spoilers in the best part/worst part section.)

While this movie was high on originality and entertainment value, it was low on heart, which was disappointing, although it shouldn't have been unexpected - Burton's recent efforts have been much the same. This time, though, it should have been different - it's a story about a boy and a dog, and that should have done a much better job of pulling at the heartstrings, even for a cold-hearted animal apathist like myself. Or it could have gone the other way and gone even darker with the story to indicate it was in no way meant to be taken sentimentally. As it was, it was a fun little movie with some very funny moments but lost out on its chance to take it to the next level emotionally. 2.5 stars.

Best Part: When Mr. Whiskers turned into a vampire cat.
Worst Part: There were a LOT of plots just kind of left hanging. Is that German kid still in that sarcophagus?
Flickchart: #822, below Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and above An Affair to Remember.