Frankenweenie

[Guest cooby]

Sweet story of a little boy whose dog dies, and he brings him back to life. Tim Burton film with all the usual delights. Mom's dress, the dog next door, the neighbor woman's busom, etc.


I'm giving it five weenies

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

As usual, great looking film but to me not a lot to enjoy beyond just looking at it. It was missing something.

[Guest cooby]

There was not much plot, I agree. But looking at it was worth the difference

[Edgy MD]

I assume by "as usual," you mean "as usual with Burton." I agree. His films also have a problem figuring out how to end themselves.

I think this is the film he originally did as an unreleased short feature with Disney, but somehow Paul Reubens saw it and said, "THAT'S the guy I want doing a Pee-Wee movie!" and so launched his goofy career.

[Guest John Cougar Lunchbucket]

Yes that what I meant, and that's exactly what happens. Movie doesn't really go anywhere.

[Vic Sage]

answer to an SAT question:

Burton --> Narrative as
a) Hippopotamus --> Ballet

the movie's alright. Both NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS and CORPSE BRIDE were better, and i didn't love those either.

[Edgy MD]

Pee-Wee is still my favorite film of his. And that's a film that he couldn't end either.

[Vic Sage]

i don't think i've done a filmography on Burton.
Hmm....

ok here it is:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=19045