Opened: November 13, 2009

Directed by: Wes Anderson

Starring: George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, Michael Gambon, Owen Wilson, Wallace Wolodarsky, Eric Chase Anderson, Jarvis Cocker, Wes Anderson, Robin Hurlstone, Hugo Guinness, Helen McCrory, Juman Malouf, Karen Duffy, Roman Coppola, Garth Jennings, Brian Cox, Steven Rales, Jeremy Dawson, James Hamilton, Jennifer Furches, Mario Batali, Allison Abbate, Molly Cooper, Martin Ballard & Adrien Brody

Though based on a Roald Dahl story, it’s clear early on that Fantastic Mr. Fox is a stop-motion film made for adults rather than children – which isn’t a bad thing.

Realizing that he’s entering the final phase of his life, Mr. Fox (George Clooney) decides to go on a final killing spree and hunt from the local three farmers (Michael Gambon, Robin Hurlstone & Hugo Guinness) against his wife’s (Meryl Streep) wishes, which sends everyone into pandemonium.

Despite being an animated film, Fantastic Mr. Fox encapsulates everything that makes a film unmistakably Wes Anderson. From the script to the production design to the shots made, it is Anderson’s quirky style to a tee.

The storyline is a bit wild, but great vocal performances – mainly from Clooney and Gambon – keep it grounded.

Final say: Fantastic, Mr. Fox. ★★★★★