Fantastic Mr. Fox

The Basement Binge

Fantastic Mr. Fox was the first in a long list of Blu Rays on my shelf I could not wait to get to. Having been recommended it by a great friend with a similar sense of humor years ago, I couldn't wait. But it had to wait for the podcast schedule.

The time finally came, and after watching, I realized that as much as I loved it I wasn't really sure what to think. Some acclimation was definitely needed. (Since recording I have rewatched it and for sure love it).

Here is my review of Fantastic Mr. Fox

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This is the story of Mr. Fox (George Clooney) and his wild-ways of hen heckling, turkey taking, and cider sipping, nocturnal, instinctive adventures. He has to put his wild days behind him and do what fathers do best: be responsible. He is too rebellious. He is too wild. He is going to try "just one more raid" on the three nastiest, meanest farmers that are Walter Boggis (Robin Hurlstone), Nathan Bunce (Hugo Guinness), and Franklin Bean (Sir Michael Gambon). It is a tale of crossing the line of family responsibilities and midnight adventure and the friendships and awakenings of this country life that is inhabited by Fantastic Mr. Fox and his friends.

Written and Directed by the great Wes Anderson, this wacky animated classic is great for everyone in the whole family, and not just in the dumb kids' movie tagline kind of way. It has is beautiful to look at, with an amazing cast, hilarious deadpan jokes, and a very important message.

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