Fantastic Mr. Fox

Movie Details:

Cast & Characters:

• George Clooney as Mr. Fox
• Meryl Streep as Mrs. Felicity Fox
• Jason Schwartzman as Ash Fox
• Bill Murray as Clive Badger
• Wally Wolodarsky as Kylie
• Eric Anderson as Kristofferson Silverfox
• Michael Gambon as Frank Bean
• Willem Dafoe as Rat
• Owen Wilson as Coach Skip
• Jarvis Cocker as Petey
• Wes Anderson as Stan Weasel
• Karen Duffy as Linda Otter
• Robin Hurlstone as Walter Boggis
• Hugo Guinness as Nathan Bunce
• Helen McCrory as Mrs. Bean
• Roman Coppola as Squirrel Contractor
• Juman Malouf as Agnes
• Jeremy Dawson as Beaver’s son
• Garth Jennings as Bean’s son
• Brian Cox as Daniel Peabody
• James Hamilton as Phil Mole
• Steven Rales as Beaver
• Jennifer Furches as Dr. Badger
• Allison Abbate as Rabbit’s ex-girlfriend
• Adrien Brody as Mouse
• Mario Batali as Rabbit

Storyline:

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.

About Movie:

Fantastic Mr. Fox is an American animated adventure-comedy film directed by Wes Anderson, co-written by Anderson and Noah Baumbach, and based on Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel of the same name. The film features stop-motion animation and boasts a talented voice cast, including George Clooney as Mr. Fox, Meryl Streep as Mrs. Fox, Jason Schwartzman as Ash, Bill Murray as Badger, Willem Dafoe as Rat, and Owen Wilson as Coach Skip.

The plot follows Mr. Fox, a clever and charismatic fox who, after settling down with his wife and starting a family, attempts to leave his life of thievery behind. However, when he moves his family into a new home near three massive poultry farms owned by the greedy farmers Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, he cannot resist the temptation to steal from them. This decision leads to a series of comedic escapades as Mr. Fox’s actions put his family and community in danger.

Development for Fantastic Mr. Fox began in 2004 as a collaboration between Anderson and Henry Selick under Revolution Studios. After several changes in direction, production moved to 20th Century Fox in 2007. The film features an original score by Alexandre Desplat and includes various songs from other artists.

Fantastic Mr. Fox premiered at the 53rd London Film Festival on October 14, 2009, before its theatrical release in the United States on November 13. The film received critical acclaim for its humor, unique animation style, and Anderson’s direction but underperformed at the box office, grossing approximately $46.2 million against a budget of $40 million. It received Academy Award nominations for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score.

The film is celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship in stop-motion animation and its ability to appeal to both children and adults through its clever writing and charming characters. It has since gained a cult following and is regarded as one of the finest adaptations of Dahl’s work.

Overall, Fantastic Mr. Fox showcases Anderson’s signature style while delivering a heartwarming story about family, community, and the consequences of one’s choices.

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