nobody can deny that this was a Herculean task, and Anderson has succeeded where so many filmmakers would have failed.
Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
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Reviews Counted:198
Fresh:184
Rotten:14
Average Rating:7.8/10
Consensus: Fantastic Mr. Fox is a delightfully funny feast for the eyes with multi-generational appeal -- and it shows Wes Anderson has a knack for animation.
Rated: PG [See Full Rating]
Runtime: 1 hr. 27 min.
Genre: Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
Theatrical Release: Nov 25, 2009 Wide
Box Office: $20.9M
Synopsis: A crafty fox finds himself and his family targeted for death by the three dumb, plug-ugly farmers who tire of sharing their chickens with the critter. [More]
Starring: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray
Director: Wes Anderson
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October 12, 2009:
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September 29, 2009:
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