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88 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

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  • Starring: Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson
  • Summary: A claymation spoof of classic prison-camp flicks like "The Great Escape." One of the birds hatches a plot to fly the coop at Tweedy's Chicken Farm.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    The suspense isn't exactly breathtaking, but there are some mighty fine laughs in this clever Claymation cartoon.Family fun for all.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    100
    It's aimed at adults as much as children, with jokes that work on multiple levels, and contraptions.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    40
    A combination of "Barnyard Follies" and "Schindler's List."

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. PanhandleM.
    10
    I ate a sandwich this morning and I was reminded of Chicken Run...what a spectacular film that was. It seems so far away now. Everything was simpler then.… Expand
    • 1 of 2 users said yes
  2. gm101
    10
    The best movie made by Aardman Animations ever! You have to admire the work that went to making this stop-motion movie, which don't exist anymore these days, unfortunately.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. grandpajoe6191
    9
    Simply one of the greatest, daring claymation movies of all time.
    • 3 of 3 users said yes

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