Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Director: Wes Anderson
Stars: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray
Runtime: 87 minutes

Animation: 10/10

Performances: 9/10
Screenplay: 8/10
Special Effects: N.A.
Editing: 9/10
Cinematography: 10/10
Score/Soundtrack: 10/10

Verdict: With "Isle of Dogs" just around the corner, I thought it would be fun to revisit Wes Anderson's first stop-motion motion animation film: "Fantastic Mr. Fox". Based on the famous Roald Dahl children book, the movie follows a fox whose obsession with stealing from nearby farms gets him and his surrounding in big trouble. George Clooney voices the titular character and honestly, I can't imagine a better fit for the job. His charm and charisma fit perfectly with the character of Mr. Fox and made him incredibly likeable despite him putting his loved ones in danger countless times. Meryl Streep, Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman and Willem Dafoe voice supporting characters and all of them deliver as well. But the real star of the project is without a doubt Wes Anderson, whose style that includes quirky dialogue, symmetrical shots, and hilariously awkward interactions made me smile for the entire runtime of the picture. Alexandre Desplat's score proved once again why he's considered one of the best composers working today, as it's not only a soundtrack I could listen to for hours, but also one that fits with Anderson's style superbly. If you still haven't seen "Fantastic Mr. Fox", do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't regret it.

Final Grade: 9/10