Fantastic Mr. Fox

Caution: This Might Contain Spoilers!


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This film adaptation, from the author Roald Dahl, the story of Mr. Fox, and his dysfunctional family. During a failed attempt at thievery Mr. Fox learns that his wife is pregnant. He agrees to take on a different, more safe, job. A few 'fox' years later, Mr. Fox finds that he is dissatisfied with his current life. He moves his family to a new neighborhood, and begins stealing from three nasty farmers named Bunce, Boggis, and Beans. However, this quickly leads him, and his family, into trouble that they must find a way out of for their small community.

Now, this isn't a family film-its an animated film. There is a lot of symbolism in this story, such as the inner wild animal inside every human being, and animals and people having trouble living together. Placing these aside, this is another dysfunctional family satire directed by Wes Anderson. His familiar style comes through, and oddly works wonders in an animated film. It is kind of odd hearing all swearing being removed and replaced with a general cuss. There were some random moments-like when they argument goes to far and they just begin growling at each other, or the appearance of the band Petey.

George Clooney has been taking chances on his film roles. This one turned out to be a decent choice. He brings to life the character Mr. Fox, and manages to create a antagonist hero that people enjoy watching. Meryl Streep is hard to recognize vocally as Mrs. Fox. However, she does a great job portraying a heartfelt heroine. Wallace Wolodarsky does the voice of Kylie Sven Opossum, Mr. Fox's accomplish. He creates a clueless companion that is entertaining to watch. Jason Schwartzman does the voice for Ash, Mr. Fox's son. He can get kind of annoying at moments-just because he is the teenage son-but he still does a pretty decent job.

I give this film a 9 out of 10 stars! It's a good film to watch-full of written symbolism. It's not for children, but its more for the young at heart. The vocal actors do a great job in this film.

Answer to last blog: Director Gore Verbinski is famous for his directing work for the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Que: What other film has Wes Anderson directed that featured a dysfunctional family?

The Addams Family
The Royal Tenenbaums
You, Me, and Dupree
Meet the Parents

P.S. the song Float On by Modest Mouse oddly fits well with this film... I think.