When a car hits young Victor's pet dog Sparky, Victor decides to bring him back to life the only way he knows how. But when the bolt-necked "monster" wreaks havoc and terror in the hearts of Victor's neighbors, he has to convince them that Sparky's still the good, loyal friend he was.
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 11 wins & 49 nominations.
Top Critics Reviews
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The best thing about an animated monster movie with this much heart is: It's alive. In the best possible way.
– Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct 2012
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The stop-motion animation - a favorite tool of Burton's - is given loving attention, and the character design is full of terrific touches, such as the hulking flat-topped schoolmate who looks a bit like a certain man-made monster.
– Stephen Whitty,
Newark Star-Ledger,
5 Oct 2012
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This is a Tim Burton film with something to say. And that's a rare and precious thing.
– Dave Calhoun,
Time Out,
10 Oct 2012
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Burton's best film since 1994's Ed Wood or even 1990's Edward Scissorhands.