Description
The story of a clever, quick, nimble, and exceptionally well-dressed wild animal. A compulsive chicken thief turned newspaper reporter, Mr. Fox settles down with his family at a new foxhole in a beautiful tree directly adjacent to three enormous poultry farms owned by three ferociously vicious farmers: Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. Mr. Fox simply cannot resist. Based on the beloved, best selling book by Roald Dahl.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009
Publication
20th Century Fox (2012)
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Awards
Academy Award (Nominee — Best Animated Feature — 2009)
Ursa Major Awards (Runner-Up — Best Anthropomorphic Motion Picture — 2009)
Annie Award (Nominee — Best Animated Feature — 2009)
New York Film Critics Circle Award (Best Animated Film — 2009)
User reviews
LibraryThing member jjohlend
Expanding the story of Roald Dahl, Mr. Fox steals from and then must escape the wrath of Farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. The first thing viewers will notice about this film is the beautiful stop motion animation. A very autumn-like color palette sets the mood, while the slightly jerky movement of
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the detailed furry animals enhances it. The madcap action and some of Dahl's humor make this enjoyable for children, but director Wes Anderson adds his trademark dark comedy in the form of the dysfunctions of the Fox family and cousin Kristofferson, which will probably fly over younger viewers. Also, the use of the word "cuss" in the place of any type of swearing is a brilliant comedic move that ups the age of true appreciation for the film. A classic humorous tale combines with beautifully odd animation and a new layer of family interaction to make a wonderful film for older viewers. Show Less
LibraryThing member comfypants
A fox endangers his family by stealing from mean farmers.
One of Anderson's better movies, right up there with Tenenbaums. It's at a much higher energy level than typical for him, but without losing that quiet, Anderson-y tone.
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: A
Cinematography:
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: A
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.7/4
One of Anderson's better movies, right up there with Tenenbaums. It's at a much higher energy level than typical for him, but without losing that quiet, Anderson-y tone.
Concept: A
Story: B
Characters: A
Dialog: B
Pacing: A
Cinematography:
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BSpecial effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: A
Enjoyment: A
GPA: 3.7/4
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LibraryThing member librisissimo
The humor is Dahl's typical odd take on life (as lived by foxes). The bad guys are typical of the genre of animals-against-people, such as Cruella DeVille's minions. The clay-figure stop-motion action is well done.
LibraryThing member amanda4242
I did not have high hopes for this movie when it was first announced since I've always found Anderson to be a very hit and miss filmmaker. I was happy to find that Fantastic Mr. Fox is one of the hits, although I think it tries a little too hard to be quirky and clever. The stop-motion animation
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and color palette give the film a distinctive look, and the voice talent is top-notch. It's not quite as good as the book, but it's an adaptation that does get it right. Show Less