One of the best movies of 2009!

Rating: 10/10 (8 December 2009)

This film had one of the most unappealing trailers I've seen, due to the 'old-school' animation, but I had to see this because of Anderson's reputation and the positive response from the critics. I'm glad I did because this is a movie I thoroughly enjoyed. Once you pass the initial few minutes the animation style actually grows on you as a fantastic story unveils. The soundtrack is crisp and the movie has some great characters. This is one of the best roles Clooney has played. His voice was perfect for the lead character.
I have always appreciated Anderson's movies for their originality, but they have always missed the mark of greatness. This one however did excel due to its great plot, pacing, music, and characters.
Despite having plenty of clever laughs Fox is not really for children. There is a certain complexity in the mix which makes it more fun for adults than kids I would think (much like Coroline and Where the Wild Things are).
Overall, this is one of my favorite films of the year and the best movie Anderson has made.