Revealing mistake: When Sparky's tail pops off there is a hole where it popped off. But when the tail goes into the bucket the hole is gone.
Frankenweenie (2012)
1 revealing mistake
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Winona Ryder, Catherine O'Hara, Martin Landau, Martin Short, Charlie Tahan
Revealing mistake: When Sparky's tail pops off there is a hole where it popped off. But when the tail goes into the bucket the hole is gone.
Mr. Frankenstein: Victor, what have you done?
Victor Frankenstien: You said yourself, if you could bring back Sparky, you would.
Mr. Frankenstein: Yes, but that was different because we couldn't! It's easy to promise the impossible.
Answer: The movie doesn't appear to be set in a particular decade, probably to give it a more timeless appeal. Styles seem to range anywhere from mid-to late-20th century.
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