Frankie y los monstruos

Not what I expected when I took my granddaughters, but was pleasantly surprised. Thee was not much advertising about it in our area and I was hoping it would not be scary for the young ones. I was wrong. I thought it was cute and story line was about friendship, biases and being kind. What we all need to be more aware of these days. I can't wait to watch it again. It made me smile and that is enough for me.

A sweet little monster story with unexpected heart.

From the moment our patch-together protagonist wakes in a forgotten castle laboratory, "Stitch Head" surprises with its warmth, quirky visuals and gentle message of belonging. Director Steve Hudson brings a Frankenstein-inspired tale into the realm of family-friendly fantasy-horror, where the outcast isn't scary - he just wants to be loved.

The animation is charmingly tactile, with textures and designs that give the film a handcrafted feel - think storybook meets spook-cute. While the story may follow familiar beats (leaving home, searching for love, realizing it was there all along), it does so with sincerity and humor, and the characters feel genuinely endearing.

For fans of monster flicks who secretly crave heart, or for younger viewers who like a little spooky edge with their adventure, "Stitch Head" hits the mark. It's not the most groundbreaking film out there, but its visual character and touching core make it a worthy addition to the family-friendly horror/fantasy mix.

Rating: 8/10 - I'll remember the little stitched monster long after the credits roll.

It's goofy and witty.

There were moments when I almost drifted off, and then-boom-something weird, funny, or unexpectedly tender pulled me back in.

It's a little repugnant (think gooey monsters and awkward smiles), but it has this strange charm that makes you root for it anyway.

It's predictable. It follows every Hollywood formula... and then laughs about it, as if it knows it's part of the machine but refuses to take itself too seriously.

The animation it´s cringe and adorable.

My kids had a great time. I laughed three times, almost cried once, and finished the movie feeling unexpectedly warm inside.

The movie is expected to entertain and that's why many viewers find it boring.

The richness of the movie is not in the characters but in the intetion within to show how two different groups of individuals just follow what others say and get isolated fearing each other due to an opinion.

No less important is the intention to show how a person could get lost in the journey to look for love, validation and acceptance.

Kind of boring? Maybe because when we read monsters we are not searching for recociliation nor for forgiveness. My humble opinion.

This movie looks spooky at first, but it actually has a huge heart. The characters are strange and hilarious in the best way. If you ever felt like the odd one out, this film will feel like a hug. It shows that being different can be something truly special, and it reminds you that everyone deserves to be seen and accepted.