Nice Touches Make a Good Story Shine

Rating: 9/10 (7 July 2010)

Fantastic Mr. Fox is an impressive work, one requiring enormous time and effort to animate the characters and build the miniature, detailed sets. This is a medium that reminds me of films that are usually childish, cheesy, or very old, yet there wasn't any of that in this effort.
The story was well adapted for the screen, and I thought it did a good job of incorporating Roald Dahl's great book without ruining it. The idea of pinning on bits before and after the time frame of the book, and the addition of more storyline about the Fox family was well done, too.
As per usual, the music in the film was well chosen and added to the fun element. The whimsical Wes Anderson touch is in effect, unexpected bits in the dialog, little extras here and there.
All in all, a great one to see, and an excellent example of what can be done in the medium. Highly recommended.