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Though it wasn’t a hit, I thought FRANKENWEENIE was Tim Burton’s best film in years (though I did also like BIG EYES). Released in 2012 after DARK SHADOWS, the film was for me a return to form for Burton and it was the better of the two movies. Of course, it was nice to see his frequent musical collaborator Danny Elfman be there as well. Though I don't think it's better than the pair's first stop-motion effort, the Burton-produced THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS (that was simply one-of-a-kind), I do like it more than CORPSE BRIDE. This score is in keeping with Elfman's family-friendly scores of the time such as CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, CHARLOTTE’S WEB and MEET THE ROBINSONS, a sound which in various ways still continues to this day (such as with MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN).
“Main Titles” introduces the lovely if not exactly memorable main theme, a sort of mini-waltz played on woodwinds that has a lot in common with the themes in those other scores. “Game of Death” is the film’s turning point and “The Funeral” is a very touching follow-up. The action really starts with the driving “Electricity" and “Re-Animation" is appropriately full of energy. After a few humorous tracks (including a homage to a certain Franz Waxman theme) the action gets going again. “Getting Ready” is an exciting primer for the big action climax, which starts with the thrilling “Making Monsters”, continues with “Pool Monsters Attack” and “Mad Monster Party” (love that track title homage!), and concludes appropriately with “Final Confrontation”. “Happy Ending” wraps up the score and two bonus tracks (“Alternate Main Titles” and “Over the Fence”) wrap up the album.
It’s interesting to compare and contrast this with DARK SHADOWS, both the film and the score. While this film is one of Burton’s most inspired, it has one of Elfman’s most conventional scores. Furthermore, while the other film had a more interesting score, this one has a more entertaining album. It’s just shy of an hour, but it flows by really smoothly.
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