From kooky characters to gothic architecture to whimsical scores by composer Danny Elfman, few contemporary directors rival Tim Burton in terms of shameless self-imitation. Once the creator of truly original movies like Beetlejuice and Edward Scissorhands, the frizzy haired filmmaker has long since commercialised on his particular brand of creepiness, churning out unimaginative remakes and adaptations in the mould of Alice in Wonderland and Dark Shadows, films critically lacking in heart, soul or even a semblance of stylistic variation. But his latest film is a more personal project – a feature length stop motion adaptation of Frankenweenie, the 1984 short film responsible for launching his career. And while the film contains all of Burton’s recognisable – one could say tired – auteurist trademarks, it also boasts a sense of inventiveness and sincerity that makes it his most enjoyable production in quite a considerable while.
In the picturesque town of New Holland, U.S.A lives young Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan; Charlie St. Cloud). Gangly and introverted with few friends to his name, Victor is devastated when his pet dog is hit by a car, only to be inspired by an eccentric science teacher (Martin Landau; Sleepy Hollow) to bring “Sparky” back from the dead. Harnessing the power of lightning with the help of a few jerry-rigged kitchen appliances, it isn’t long before Victor has Sparky bounding back across the mortal coil – albeit with a few scars and the need of an occasional recharging. But while Victor is overjoyed at his four legged friend’s revival, the buttoned down town-folk are far less impressed… especially when the rest of Victor’s science class start trying to replicate his results.
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