Rating: 4.9/5
This one-of-a-kind stop motion movie tells the classic story of Roald Dahl’s 1970 novel by the same name. The story goes that Mr. Fox, voiced by the most charismatic voice actor Goerge Clooney, settles for a civilized life as he promised to with his wife after being caught during a chicken coop heist. However, the wild-spirited animal within him pushes him to secretly continue his acts of nature, that is, stealing things. This then gets him into trouble with Bogus, Bunce and Bean, three of the meanest, nastiest, and ugliest farmers, and Mr. Fox, needing to face the consequences of his broken promise, tries to fight back against the farmers with all the animals that he had let down.
The film is beautifully shot with a distinct symmetrical style that is signature of the more contemporary works of Wes Anderson. The fully stop-animated puppets all come to life with fluid motion that is further immersed by the amazing voice acting done by the cast. All of this covered in an autumn lens tint creates the most “nostalgic” movie that I have ever watched; it’s charming in its comedy and style, it’s profound in its discussion of one’s nature, and it’s perfect for everyone of all ages.
Its as good as a stop motion movie can get.