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- From Script to Screen
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Fantastic Mr. Fox is one of the few animated features that is hilariously great entertainment for kids, and absolutely engaging entertainment for adults. From the animation to the story to the direction (by Wes Anderson) to the acting of the voice-over stars, Fantastic Mr. Fox ranks with the likes of Toy Story or the Wallace & Gromit films as robustly entertaining for movie lovers of all ages. George Clooney lends his voice and talents to the character of Mr. Fox, who's recently retired from his long, successful career of stealing poultry to become a journalist. His wife (Meryl Streep) is pregnant, and his son, Ash (the Anderson staple Jason Schwartzman), and nephew, the golden-boy Kristofferson (Eric Anderson), have a low-level rivalry that feels all too human. The story, based on the Roald Dahl tale, is slim, involving the return, just one more time, of Mr. Fox to his old profession--and the repercussions that may befall his pals from the mean farmers as a result. But the true charms of Fantastic Mr. Fox are in the smart dialogue, in the immersive animation that keeps the characters' faces just as expressive as humans', and in the very believable family and friend dynamics we can all relate to. When Clooney's Fox and Bill Murray's Badger get into "cussin'" matches, you can't help but crack up. Fantastic Mr. Fox is one of the all-time best films for the whole family. --A.T. Hurley
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George Clooney and Meryl Streep lend their voices to this hilarious and heartwarming animated adventure from visionary director Wes Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Fox (Clooney and Streep) live a happy home life with their eccentric son Ash (Jason Schwartzman) and visiting nephew Kristopherson. That is until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky, old ways and plots the greatest chicken heist the animal world has ever seen. Based on the beloved, best-selling book by Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Fantastic Mr. Fox is family fun at its finest.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
76 of 78 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ordinarily, I watch a movie one time. On rare occasion, twice. Has to be a really special movie (or highly quotable, a la Caddyshack or Pulp Fiction) for me to desire multiple viewings.
That said, I can't stop watching "The Fantastic Mr. Fox". The animation is fascinating, the voices are perfect, and the writing and vibe are pure Wes Anderson. On every subsequent viewing, more details come to light. The expressions on the faces of the characters, the way they eat (you'll have to see it), etc. Can't stop watching. Every wordless gesture invites repeated viewing. i.e., something as simple as Kylie shrugging his shoulders and grinning caused me to watch it over and over. Same with Ash turning to look at the camera after a redemption of sorts.
I'm almost embarrassed by how much I like this movie. I'm 46 years old, for crying out loud. But I do.
That said, I can't stop watching "The Fantastic Mr. Fox". The animation is fascinating, the voices are perfect, and the writing and vibe are pure Wes Anderson. On every subsequent viewing, more details come to light. The expressions on the faces of the characters, the way they eat (you'll have to see it), etc. Can't stop watching. Every wordless gesture invites repeated viewing. i.e., something as simple as Kylie shrugging his shoulders and grinning caused me to watch it over and over. Same with Ash turning to look at the camera after a redemption of sorts.
I'm almost embarrassed by how much I like this movie. I'm 46 years old, for crying out loud. But I do.
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
When I saw previews for this film in the theatre, by wife and I exchanged eye-rolls. So when I borrowed a friend's copy out of sheer boredom with the current panoply of predictable, music video children's films, my expectations were low. In fact, we began this film close to the kid's bedtime so I'd have a reasonable excuse to bail out early.
Well, the kids loved this movie and so did I. It's wonderfully paced, the animal characters are idiosyncratic and immensely likable, and the dialogue is conversational and amusing. I don't like when an animated children's film includes a stratum of adult innuendo. That, to me, is targeted marketing, and those carefully distributed oblique references that make mom and dad chuckle exist to compensate for a weak story. No gimmicks here. Funny situations, cleverly crafted characters, technically superb animation, and a novel story.
We've must've seen it 10x since that first night. Any other film and I would have accidentally lost the video by now.
Well, the kids loved this movie and so did I. It's wonderfully paced, the animal characters are idiosyncratic and immensely likable, and the dialogue is conversational and amusing. I don't like when an animated children's film includes a stratum of adult innuendo. That, to me, is targeted marketing, and those carefully distributed oblique references that make mom and dad chuckle exist to compensate for a weak story. No gimmicks here. Funny situations, cleverly crafted characters, technically superb animation, and a novel story.
We've must've seen it 10x since that first night. Any other film and I would have accidentally lost the video by now.
77 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Frankly, they had me by opening the movie with "The Ballad of Davy Crockett," which by the way, is mistakenly listed in the credits as performed by The Wellingtons. Actually it is the soundtrack version by the MelloMen, but I've seen it mislabeled elsewhere too. And the highly underrated "Love" from "Robin Hood." How nice.
The entire score is as unconventional as the film -- dominated by banjo and rhythm tracks to give it an "independent film" texture rather than the now-obligatory John Williams-type score (not that I don't love those scores too, this is just a fresh approach and avoids the modern factory film feel).
Even the titles are clever, all in keeping not only with a singular director's vision, but also very much in the Roald Dahl style. This particular book, by the way, is perhaps one of the most challenging to bring to film since it is one of the few Dahl stories without magical fantasy elements.
I think the overall takeaway, and the thread through all the other comments on this topic is -- intelligence. That's a prized commodity in so much of today's entertainment, animated or otherwise. This is a film as smart as a fox.
The entire score is as unconventional as the film -- dominated by banjo and rhythm tracks to give it an "independent film" texture rather than the now-obligatory John Williams-type score (not that I don't love those scores too, this is just a fresh approach and avoids the modern factory film feel).
Even the titles are clever, all in keeping not only with a singular director's vision, but also very much in the Roald Dahl style. This particular book, by the way, is perhaps one of the most challenging to bring to film since it is one of the few Dahl stories without magical fantasy elements.
I think the overall takeaway, and the thread through all the other comments on this topic is -- intelligence. That's a prized commodity in so much of today's entertainment, animated or otherwise. This is a film as smart as a fox.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Even great directors fail sometimes...
Wes Anderson remains one of the most unappreciated directors, with brilliant works like Life Aquatic and Moonrise Kingdom. Read more
Published 13 hours ago by Mr. Quincy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie
A great movie for young and old. In the place of curse words, the characters will say cuss..."as an example, Mr. Fox might say, What the cuss do you think you are doing? Read more
Published 1 day ago by SherryKD
5.0 out of 5 stars
best
movie..watched it over and over and over this is so good. you should get this asap and watch it over and over.
Published 2 days ago by Ivan Henson
5.0 out of 5 stars
My daughter's favorite movie!
Although it is quite different from the book, it is a very clever and entertaining story. Good for both kids and adults.
Published 3 days ago by Sally B McEntire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great/Fun Movie
Mr. Fox is an excellent film packed with both obvious and subtle humor. As such, the movie has great repeat watching value. I always find something new to give me a good laugh. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Go Bruins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow! This movie is great on many levels.
I can't emphasize how much our family enjoyed this move. The kids liked the nonstop action. I really enjoyed the fact that by using animals to convey the story, Wes Anderson... Read more
Published 5 days ago by Anthony J Wolf
5.0 out of 5 stars
7 Reasons to Watch This Movie
This movie is a fundamentally awesome movie.
Let's go through why:
-There are so many subtle jokes you can't pick up on the first time you watch, so rewatchability... Read more
Let's go through why:
-There are so many subtle jokes you can't pick up on the first time you watch, so rewatchability... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Ryan
3.0 out of 5 stars
Hit or miss
It's an interesting story, and done in a very interesting way--it's really going to be an individual decision. I liked, it, but wasn't stunned. My wife loved it. Read more
Published 16 days ago by E. Laemmert
5.0 out of 5 stars
Are you cussing with me?
On a recent long-distance flight, I gorged on a bunch of movies. The one that blew me away was this one. I'd heard and known about the inventiveness of The Fantastic Mr. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Andy Orrock
5.0 out of 5 stars
First Blu-Ray movie purchased! Excellent!
This film is nothing short of amazing, but watching it in Blu-Ray was a new experience. The details that you can see on these characters is amazing. Read more
Published 20 days ago by JG
