Fantastic Mr. Fox
(2009)
Starring: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, William Dafoe, Owen Wilson, Wes Anderson
Mrs. Fox: You know, you really are... fantastic.
Mr. Fox: I try.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox is a whimsical movie from Wes Anderson. Very typical to Anderson's eclectic style, but set apart from his other work because of the digitally animated characters used to personify his quirky creations. The amazingly star studded cast (listed above) really made the Movie for me. None can discount Wes Andersons' talent, but this was not my favorite film of his, because it was a little too contrived and scripted. Anderson's typical character interaction is stilted, that's part of the humor in it, but the problem is that type of comedic style doesn't translate well through an animated characters face. The prevailing charm in any Anderson film is the rich non-verbal communication between characters, such as the circle scene in the Darjeeling limited where all the brothers and Anjelica Huston are grieving for their father. Much of the heart and soul was lost through the animation, but it also lent it a cute child-like whimsy that couldn't have been achieved through his normal medium. I would recommend this movie, but i wouldn't lead anyone to believe that they would be floored by it's production.
"They say all foxes are slightly allergic to linoleum, but it's cool to the paw - try it. They say my tail needs to be dry cleaned twice a month, but now it's fully detachable - see? They say our tree may never grow back, but one day, something will. Yes, these crackles are made of synthetic goose and these giblets come from artificial squab and even these apples look fake - but at least they've got stars on them. I guess my point is, we'll eat tonight, and we'll eat together. And even in this not particularly flattering light, you are without a doubt the five and a half most wonderful wild animals I've ever met in my life. So let's raise our boxes - to our survival." - Mr. Fox
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