Our second take on Wes Anderson’s adaptation of Roald Dahl’s tale.
And Mark is thrilled with Fantastic Mr Fox…
A childrens film that isnt annoying?
Isnt populated by idiotic, poorly animated, computer generated penguins and aliens?
A childrens film that is actually enjoyable?
Well, its an almost extinct species.
Purists step away, and see this for what it is, not what it isnt.
Each summer, the cinemas are full of dull, boring, insultingly inane childrens films.
With a statue in Reykjavik harbour for posterity.
It is a fine film, but an unfaithful adaptation of the original text.
(Oh, and for the record, animals dont have British accents).
Welcome then,FantasticMr Fox.
The characters are fully fleshed out, memorable, and charming.
Even the unexpected appearance of a stop motion former Britpop star.
Every film director is a victim of their own style.
Its an Anderson film first, and what a film it is.
Purists and traditionalists need not apply.
Rating:
4 out of 5
