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 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. ( )

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. ( )

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: B
Special effects/design: A
Acting: A
Music: A

Enjoyment: A

GPA: 3.7/4 ( )

Un astuto zorro llamado Fox (voz original de George Clooney) parece llevar una vida idílica con su esposa (Meryl Streep) y con su hijo Ash (Jason Schwartzman). Pero, por las noches, el señor Fox se dedica a robar gallinas, patos y pavos en las granjas vecinas. Los granjeros deciden acabar con la situación cazando a Mr. Fox. Basada en el famoso libro para niños de Roald Dahl.

Un astuto zorro llamado Fox (voz original de George Clooney) parece llevar una vida idílica con su esposa (Meryl Streep) y con su hijo Ash (Jason Schwartzman). Pero, por las noches, el señor Fox se dedica a robar gallinas, patos y pavos en las granjas vecinas. Los granjeros deciden acabar con la situación cazando a Mr. Fox. Basada en el famoso libro para niños de Roald Dahl.