He's Been Funnier

Rating: 7/10 (2 July 2000)

Sorry... most of you out there will probably disagree with me vehemently! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE animation and most particularly the stuff Nick Parks has done. And technically, this was truly amazing, his best to date, with astounding lighting that made me truly believe in the characters. I suppose reading the other comments and ratings beforehand in IMDB here set me up with expectations for a hilarious movie, which in my opinion it was not. On the basis of comedy alone, I much preferred "The Wrong Trousers". This letdown is the main reason I gave Chicken Run a 7/10. Sure I'm a Yank and maybe the comedy was beyond my background or lack of it... ie: chockies. But go see it; support animation, claymation and the huge commitment these artists give to their work. Form your own opinion.