Fantastic Mr. Fox

Name: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Animation, Family
Released: November 13, 2009
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 83
Cast: Bill Murray, George Clooney, Meryl Streep

2009

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: November 13, 2009 | PG

Starring: Bill Murray, George Clooney, Meryl Streep

Summary: Mr. and Mrs. Fox live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves too much for Mr Fox’s wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animalMr. and Mrs. Fox live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting young nephew Kristopherson. But after 12 years, the bucolic existence proves too much for Mr Fox’s wild animal instincts. Soon he slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief and in doing so, endangers not only his beloved family, but the whole animal community. Trapped underground and with not enough food to go around, the animals band together to fight against the evil Farmers - Boggis, Bunce and Bean - who are determined to capture the audacious, fantastic Mr. Fox at any cost. [20th Century Fox]… Expand

Director: Wes Anderson

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 87 min

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Scott Foundas

For the reportedly painstaking labor it took to create, the film is a marvel to behold--with wonderful shifts in perspective, an intensely tactile design, and an intentional herky-jerkiness of motion that only enriches the make-believe atmosphere. Read full review

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Steven Rea

Witty and wonderful, Fantastic Mr. Fox is the perfect Thanksgiving entertainment. Read full review

David Edelstein

Endlessly enchanting. Read full review

Roger Ebert

These animals aren't catering to anyone in the audience. We get the feeling they're intensely leading their own lives without slowing down for ours. Read full review

Todd McCarthy

The film's style, paradoxically both precious and rough-hewn, positions this as the season's defiantly anti-CGI toon, and its retro charms will likely appeal more strongly to grown-ups than to moppets; it's a picture for people who would rather drive a 1953 Jaguar XK 120 than a new one. Read full review

James Berardinelli

If there's an argument against the film (and, admittedly, it's not much of an argument), it's that the movie may not be suitably childish to appeal to younger viewers. Read full review

Matthew Sorrento

The animals are often caught in a stare as if they, too, are looking for the tale that Anderson forgot. Read full review

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JohnC.

Nov 14, 2009

This could only have been made in Britain. Hollywood, now CGI 'd, out would have never been able to understand the charm element. The movie must have been exceedingly difficult to make, the Production Manager as well as getting a 'tile' should also be nominated for an Oscar.

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NavyB.

Dec 5, 2009

Back to form for Anderson after a couple of uneven films. I thought this was great ... funny, cool to look at, great performances and good humor.

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ryancarroll88

Aug 27, 2010

A bombastic, unbarred children's tale whose only considerable flaw is that it is too much fun. Both Wes Andersen and George Clooney are at their peak.

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MonkiReviews

Jan 23, 2018

This movie is amazing. The animation was very unique, and the voice actors were great choices. The story was very good. They created a movie that makes you laugh at times, and can make you feel the emotions the characters feel. I would easily reccomend this movie.

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KJ_20

Dec 22, 2022

Its a fun childhood jam which is wonderfully made from an animation perspective.

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AlexB

Nov 29, 2009

A highly entertaining film with great visuals.

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EmilyC.

Nov 28, 2009

Truly one of the worst movies I've ever seen.

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