Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie (2012) directed by Tim Burton. Stop-motion animated tale about a boy named Victor and his dog Sparky, who is tragically killed by a car. Victor (last name Frankenstein), inspired by his creepy science teacher and late-night movies, brings Sparky back to life with the help of ingenuity and lightning. The other kids feel threatened (they think Sparky is going to be Victor's science-fair project), and soon the town is under siege from a variety of re-animated pets. It's all great fun and nobody really gets hurt, so here's a vote for Tim Burton for making an accessible, enjoyable movie. (English subtitles are available, as well as closed captions.) Grade: B+