This film is rated PG for Slang Humor, Action and Smoking. Please keep the rating in mind before viewing this film.

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a film adaptation of the 1970’s children’s book by Roald Dahl. It was directed by the incredibly creative and talented Wes Anderson as his fifth feature film. Fantastic Mr. Fox centers a family of foxes who live not-so-far away from three very large farms. As one might imagine, this is very enticing for the carnivorous animals. The film follows Mr. Fox as he raids the local farms for food. When he and his wife are eventually caught, they only narrowly escape, compelling him to give up his thievery forever. The two settle down with this son and all is well for a time. But Mr. Fox starts to get the “itch” after some time and plans one last big heist. Unfortunately, this gets him noticed by all three of the farmers, which puts more than just his own family in danger. This movie means a lot to me and it’s actually my favorite movie of all time. It uses a very distinctive style of stop-motion animation, which I believe really showcases Anderson’s versatility as an artist. In other words, every single character was a miniature doll that had to be meticulously positioned for every shot. He has a very recognizable visual style which utilizes uniform set design, symmetrical shots, and bold color pallets. I will note that the story for this movie isn’t even its strongest factor. It’s more so the feeling, the experience, and the ways in which you relate to each character. Fantastic Mr. Fox is, overall, a whimsical and feel-good movie. As the leaves turn brown and the air gets colder, I recommend this movie with a warm cup of cider and a cozy blanket.