Fantastic Mr. Fox-The Movie-Wes Anderson

First of all, I really liked this movie and thought that many other people would enjoy it. It is rated PG and I think that it should be. It would be G if Wes Anderson, the director did not do a number of things. Some adult humor, not that bad, mature situations that a child might think a good thing to do. Also something that was supposed to be humorous was not really for me. Wes Anderson replaces every bad word the characters would say with ‘cuss’. I think it is good they replaced it, but still not the best. If Wes Anderson wanted the movie to be completely for young viewers, than it would be good to have none of the context at all.

The characters relate like normal people, for a change in kids movies. One of the characters, Kristofferson, does everything perfectly. This seems a little strange, but anyway, his cousin, Ash, Mr. Fox’s son, a main character, doesn’t like because he is not perfect. This changes some plans and the way they start to like each other is strange, but I really enjoyed. PS. Kristofferson is my favorite character.

Saying on how this movie relates to the book I can’t say because I read it (and it was read to me. Story Time!) in second grade. From what I remember this movie is much like the book.

I really loved this movie and I strongly advise you to go see it. Hey, tell me about it, if you liked it or not. If you didn’t I am totally okay with that, tell me why you didn’t. I don’t like a lot of books, you can too.

2 Responses to “Fantastic Mr. Fox-The Movie-Wes Anderson”

  1. I enjoyed your review!

    Ash was my favorite character; I thought he was hilarious in his competitiveness, oddness and jealousy, and I liked the way he matured during the movie.

    My third-grade daughter liked the movie less than I did; she was annoyed at the ways in which it differed from the book. (Kristofferson wasn’t in the book, for instance — his existence was what she mentioned bugged her the most.)

    Anyway, thanks for your review.

  2. Great review!

    I loved the movie – and I am someone who also LOVES the book. Ash was my favorite character too; I loved the cape he wore, and his bedroom & train set.

    I also really liked the soundtrack for the movie – great music.

    thanks for the review – I don’t get to hear from many kids what they think about new books and movies, so this is really great for me.

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