Completely unexpected...

Rating: 9/10 (15 June 2010)

I saw "Fantastic Mr. Fox" out of curiosity when I heard it was nominated for the Oscars. Until that point I had never really heard of it, and I'm actually surprised this movie wasn't marketed more. It's actually a quite delightful tale, fast-paced, sprinkled with surprise and uplifting. The sum of morals exposed in this movie are just too many for me to write about here, however what I can say is that they are delivered seamlessly. The art direction is one that cannot fail, from my point of view. Stop motion has always been something that fascinated me, ever since I first saw "A nightmare before Christmas", but that's just me. The acting is well-done and deliver, without being grating. All in all, the movie is one you won't feel pass by you, and that may or may not warrant a second viewing. Bottom line is... watch the movie. I can't say much more than that.