Fantastic Mr. Fox
Fantastic Mr. Fox

Fantastic Mr. Fox

2009Movie87 minEnglish

The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.

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IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users86%
Director: Wes AndersonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Based on Roald Dahl's classic children's book, Fantastic Mr. Fox tells the story of Mr. Fox, a cunning wild animal who can't resist dipping into his primal instincts despite promising his wife he'd stop. His most recent heist involves stealing from three mean and wealthy farmers: Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. In retaliation, the farmers conspire to get rid of Mr. Fox once and for all, leading to a wild and hilarious standoff between man and animal.

Critical Reception

Fantastic Mr. Fox was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its distinctive animation style, witty dialogue, and faithfulness to the spirit of Roald Dahl's novel. Critics lauded Wes Anderson's unique directorial vision and the vocal performances of its star-studded cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually stunning with Anderson's signature quirky aesthetic.
  • Hilarious and witty, capturing the anarchic fun of Roald Dahl.
  • Enchanting voice performances and a heartwarming story.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly praised Fantastic Mr. Fox for its charming animation, clever humor, and faithfulness to the beloved book. Many appreciated its whimsical nature and Wes Anderson's distinctive style, with viewers often citing it as a delightful watch for both children and adults.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score. Received nominations for a Golden Globe and multiple Annie Awards.

Fun Fact

The stop-motion characters were made deliberately 'not perfect,' with visible stitching and even animal fur integrated into their designs to give them a tactile, handmade quality.

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James

James

Wes Anderson is the Roald Dahl of films.
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

The eponymous character lives with his wife and son in their foxhole under a great big tree. He's still got a traditional mischief gene, though, and is determined to use it one last time to rob the three, ruthless, farmers who live nearby. ...
badelf

badelf

Such a fun, uplifting movie. Even terrible actor George Clooney was perfect for the lead role.
r96sk

r96sk

Fantastic, indeed. <em>'Fantastic Mr. Fox'</em> is a terrific stop motion animated film, which is unmistakably a piece of Wes Anderson's work. I enjoyed the whole film undoubtedly, though the first half is much stronger than the second. ...