About Fantastic Mr. Fox

The Fantastic Mr. Fox is an animated film directed by Wes Anderson, based on Roald Dahl's book from the year 1970 of the same name. The central plot revolves around Mr. Fox, who is a charismatic and cunning fox seeking adventure. The plot intensifies when Mr. Fox's past of stealing birds and his sense of adventure lands him and his family into trouble with three mean and wealthy farmers, Boggis, Bunce, and Bean. The movie combines comedy, adventure, and family drama, making it a unique and entertaining film.

Making / Production

Wes Anderson directed the film, marking his first animated film as a director. The movie employed stop-motion animation and was produced by Regency Enterprises and Indian Paintbrush, and it was released by 20th Century Fox. The production process was intricate, using real puppets and miniature sets to create an awe-inspiring world.

Actors

• George Clooney: Mr. Fox - George Clooney lends his voice to the titular character, bringing charm, wit, and charisma to Mr. Fox's character. His performance was highly praised.
• Meryl Streep: Mrs. Fox - Meryl Streep voices Mrs. Fox, providing a sensible and caring voice to this mother and wife.
• Bill Murray: Badger - Bill Murray voices Mr. Fox's lawyer, Badger, using his signature dry wit and comic timing to the fullest.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film was Wes Anderson's first animated film.
• The film was shot using a Nikon D3 – one of the first attempts at using DSLR for a feature film.
• The movie was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Awards

This film was a critical success and was nominated for the Academy Awards in Best Animated Feature and Best Original Score categories. It also won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Animated Film, among other accolades.

Quotes

• "I think I have this thing where everybody has to think I'm the greatest, the quote unquote 'Fantastic Mr. Fox.' It's going to be a complete disaster." – Mr. Fox
• "We're all different. Especially him. But there's something kind of fantastic about that, isn't there?" – Mrs. Fox

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" by The Wellingtons
• "Mr. Fox in the Fields" by Alexandre Desplat