This movie is freaking awesome. It's pretty high up on my top 10 favorite movies list, and it might be my favorite animated movie ever. MIGHT BE. I might just be blowing smoke because I just finished watching it, so maybe I'll have to take that incredibly bold statement back. It's based on the book by Roald Dahl, but if you've never read that, here's the story. Mr. Fox (voiced by George Clooney) and his wife (voiced by Meryl Streep) used to hunt birds, but after a near death situation, Mr. Fox promises to his wife that he'll never steal again. Two years after the incident, Mr. Fox sees an opportunity to get back into the thieving game with three incredibly mean and feared farmers that are all conveniently located in the same valley as the foxes' new tree home. One thing leads to another, and Mr. Fox ends up getting himself, his family, and the entire valley of woodland creatures in a lot of danger due to these farmers.
Liked: The animation is fantastic! (how fitting!) It's "claymation", and it looks awesome! It's animated in a really stylistic way that just fits the overall mood of the film perfectly. The soundtrack consists of a few recognizable songs, but mainly of joyful pluckings of a banjo. It feels like you're watching a Saturday morning cartoon from how silly the music gets. But again, it all fits the mood. The writing is clever, witty, and, most importantly, hilarious! The story is entertaining, simplistic, and easy to follow. It has a perfect pace and is filled to the brim with satisfaction and laughs. All the characters are so charming and likeable. There's honestly not a single one I dislike. Kristofferson is my personal favorite.
Disliked: The ONLY thing I don't like is how some story elements seem a little too unrealistic. Like a whole siege of men with guns and bulldozers going after just one fox. And also, how did Mr. Fox get the poison for the blueberries? But that's all honestly. There is little to nothing wrong with this movie.
Fantastic Mr. Fox is an underrated classic, littered with quotable lines, likable characters, hilarious moments, and more. I highly recommend giving it a watch! IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!
- Eamon
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