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Legend of Mr. Fox
Thousands of years ago, a magical drum was made by the fairies of the Red and Celestial Fox tribes. The drum holds great power. Sometime later, the Celestial Fox tribe's fairy is murdered by a Red Fox tribe member, with the fairy's bone and soul been taken away. The leader of the Celestial tribe has sworn revenge and sends Ouyang Zhou into the human world to find the magic drum and their fairy's bone and soul. But while in the human realm, he meets Qiaoyan and Mige; who both for some reason, have connections to the fox spirit world.
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Plot Summary
An aristocratic fox, Mr. Fox, must put on his animal friends to steal chickens from three farmers. Mr. Fox must also make amends with his son Ash.
Critical Reception
The film was widely acclaimed by critics, who praised its visuals, writing, and performances. It was also a commercial success, grossing over $240 million worldwide.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning with Wes Anderson's signature quirky style.
Clever, witty, and delightfully charming.
A heartfelt family film with superb voice acting.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's unique animation style and humorous, clever dialogue. Many found the story engaging and the characters memorable, though some felt the plot was a bit formulaic.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film.
Fun Fact
The stop-motion animation process for the film was extremely labor-intensive, with animators often spending a full day to capture just a few seconds of footage.
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