Fantastic Mr Fox - What it all Meant

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Fantastic Mr Fox - What it all Meant

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9 жыл бұрын

A thematic analysis of Fantastic Mr. Fox. Basically what the visuals, dialogue, motifs, and general subtext all lead to, summed up in a simple, to-the-point and concise visual essay.
If you believe I'm wrong please discuss in the comments below. This is (hopefully) some sort of learning experience. I don't claim to know everything and would hate to lead someone else to a wrong conclusion. So if you can prove a film is saying something else based on evidence, please share.
Thank you.

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@PaniniWasteland 8 жыл бұрын

Notice how everyone put up apple juice boxes except that kid. The kid puts up a grape juice box instead of an apple juice box meaning that he accepts being different.

@sophiemcnugget 8 жыл бұрын

yes omg i loved that

@natnerdz 8 жыл бұрын

Me and a friend thought he was killing himself cause grapes are usually bad for canines 😆. But now I see it more metaphorical thanks

@PaniniWasteland 8 жыл бұрын

Nat Allison lol.

@Malkmusianful 7 жыл бұрын

not just that, but he's finally accepted his own femininity Ash has been trying throughout the film to be exactly like his father, but his nature proper isn't exactly a masculine archetype. or at least masculinity as epitomized by his school, his father's legacy and Kristofferson - the characters all say "different," but notice the hand gestures they do. They're desperately trying to not say that he's feminine or gay or queer - part of it was because Wes Anderson wanted to make a truly family-friendly film and, before Rebecca Sugar and Alex Hirsch really began pushing the boundaries of family-friendly LGBT representation, outright stating your LGBT themes was for adult fare. But having them not say he's LGBT makes it all the more powerful - they know he's different, but they don't want to say it outright out of fear he'll know that they're othering him. But Ash knows. All throughout the film he's othered - by his parents (maybe save for Felicity, but I haven't seen the film in about five years so I can't remember all that much), by his schoolmates (who constantly call him names, don't allow him to make use of his talents, spread rumors about him and attempt to attack him when they're having to evacuate the entire tree), by Kristofferson (the dialogue exchange that stands out to me is "I can fight my own fights." "No, you can't." He shows little to no sympathy for Ash, attempting to integrate him into his own substrain of masculinity and outright denying Ash's AUTONOMY when it comes to self-defense. And he's the most sympathetic character in the film), and, hell, anybody who meets him and accentuates his differences. He's different - he damn well knows this - and because society desperately wants him to be like Mr. Fox (in other terms, normalcy), Ash is driven almost to insanity and desperation.

@danny1ft1 7 жыл бұрын

I fail to see how Ash is gay, he has a crush on a girl for a start, Ash seems different to me in the sense that he's maybe a little on the autistic spectrum at best, and not very well built compared to others his age, I fail to see how that makes him gay, he doesn't fit in or blend with the social norm, none of those traits equal gay.

@cjtrickey5325 9 жыл бұрын

I honestly think the movie Fantastic Mr. Fox was underrated. I absolutely adored this movie. In fact it is my favourite movie :3

@PixelPunk-jy6mn 8 жыл бұрын

I know

@paperclips5161 7 жыл бұрын

not really underrated if it received 8/10's and 9/10's by critics

@cjtrickey5325 7 жыл бұрын

yeah, but a lot of people didn't like it or take notice of it

@paperclips5161 7 жыл бұрын

yeah, true

@gabenovski 7 жыл бұрын

same here...and Grave of the Fireflies.

@ZetTroxX 8 жыл бұрын

Characters, soundtrack, moral, animation, humor, strangeness... I really liked this one. *whistle whistle* *CK CK*

@tmyers951 4 жыл бұрын

ZetTroxX *hand signal*

@emely9672 2 жыл бұрын

exactly yes

@ryanfarley7770 Жыл бұрын

Got it

@user-xn3rs7tu5w Жыл бұрын

Is that your trademark

@mateodemicheli2420 5 ай бұрын

Then you divide it over 9

@mari-nb7xw 8 жыл бұрын

I have never loved a movie so much, it'll always be my favorite

@nobodyuknow. Жыл бұрын

Even now?

@sickfvckkkkk 8 жыл бұрын

Intelligent analysis matched with a monotone voice and some humor thrown in appropriately. You deserve much more of a following than what you have now keep up the great work.

@WhatitallMeant 8 жыл бұрын

+Benjamin Nanassy I'm trying to improve as I go. Thanks!

@remembertotakeshowerspleas355 8 жыл бұрын

+What it all Meant Well, you've just got a new sub. Hope it helps

@Kup32 8 жыл бұрын

All the humanized animals were also a kind of bridge between the humans and the "wild" animals. It was to show that as more complex our human life may seem we still follow a similiar, if not he same pattern as animals. I mean the scenes were the animals are eating or when they had a fight, although they did it in an "animalistic" way it's very similar to ours. The simple act of eating, not it's function, is something very strange if you think about it, almost bizarre, but it doesn't seem that way to us because we are used to it. So it seems strange to us how animals eat but only from our point of perspective, all in all neither humans nor animals eat strange. Same with the fighting, when some people get angry they behave like wild animals. Think about the fact, that the things every one and each of these animals could do well, can be transferred to a specific type of human. So does the human have animal behaviour or vice versa OR does it even matter? I felt that the movie tried to show us that everything is more similar as one might think and after you realize that fact, things like racism or violence towards other living beings seems to be completely pointless. I felt an almost spiritual lesson from this movie. We humans seem more complex, when in fact in a bigger picture, we are not, because everything behaves the same, a same pattern. What are your views on this one?

@Quicktwister 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! It really shows what the movie's all about..

@monstacookiee4775 4 жыл бұрын

Embrace this

@erinfrazier1439 Жыл бұрын

Ik this comment is rlly old but I’m the other hand the humans in the movie acted how humans thing animals act when seeking a human out…if that makes sense

@JennieLemons Жыл бұрын

Wow this comment was posted 6 yr ago 👀

@KidCortez Жыл бұрын

Had a similar thought on the movie, great explanation!

@jaytonhawkins2872 7 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see Wes Anderson take a crack at Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

@YomsterFUT13 3 жыл бұрын

WOULD BE ICONIC!!!!

@TylerMcNamer 2 жыл бұрын

Tim Burton can do the fox story. It's like a director switch for two tales done by the Norwegian.

@edwinreid8355 2 жыл бұрын

Or a Roald Dahl Story that hasn't been adapted yet, like The Twits.

@BroderickNorthmoor 6 ай бұрын

@@edwinreid8355 I’d really love to see Danny , champion of the world.

@nimazer0529 8 жыл бұрын

Showing this movie to my future children lol

@PixelPunk-jy6mn 8 жыл бұрын

same

@Valhallen002 8 жыл бұрын

It would be a crime not to.

@victormanuelmunoz2955 8 жыл бұрын

Same :-D

@bombappetit 8 жыл бұрын

yeah. I showed this to my 3 year old. and she imitated Mr Fox eating pancake.

@victormanuelmunoz2955 8 жыл бұрын

Why is this movie so hated though?

@Meashayshay2 8 жыл бұрын

I need to rewatch this film, it really did have some great moments. The overall quirkiness, and atmosphere were pretty awesome. I would love to see you do a vid on any David Lynch film. I'm surprised you haven't given the movies you've done already lol.

@WhatitallMeant 8 жыл бұрын

+Meashayshay2 I've been meaning to, probably Eraserhead first.

@noemogjiiohc6134 8 жыл бұрын

+What it all Meant do blue velvet

@Gravedigga63 8 жыл бұрын

This has got to me my favourite animated movie of all time. The brilliant dialogue incredible visuals and engaging story (if not a little bit cliche) make it an incredible joy to watch.

@Hotshot2414 7 жыл бұрын

This film is easily one of the most charming films I've ever watched - you can't help but love each character for who they are and what they do.

@ashtonfox550 8 жыл бұрын

Huh. I never really saw my Dad like that...

@PixelPunk-jy6mn 8 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry

@giygas_9577 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched this movie for the first time the other day. I loved it so much I just wish it were longer. Heck, I'd love if Wes Anderson could do some sequels even if they wouldn't be based on actual writing from Roald Dahl. These characters are just the kind you want to spend more time with.

@milesbrown2261 8 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! I've been trying to figure out what in the world this wonderful film has been trying to say and now I get it! I personally thought it was trying to say, "don't deny who you really are, be your wild, natural, self."

@justforthecommentinglol9955 Жыл бұрын

I like that. For me, perfect is trying your best.

@afoxinaviators4105 7 жыл бұрын

I'm just sad I passed it up when it came out. I happened to see it come on the other day and I definitely liked it. While there were a lot of cookie-cutter and quite frankly random and disconnected moments, I feel that's kind of where they were going with the overall art style as well. Plus, props to the guys who made the visuals, claymation is tough and lengthy and they definitely experimented with what they could do. I really admire the work that must have gone into this.

@moonlightrider24 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same. A lot to like but a little random and underdeveloped in some parts to me, but still overall very strong

@jerrygil1965 4 жыл бұрын

This is BADLY underrated, DEFINITELY should be recognized after all these years. One of my favorites💜💜

@kombochifamba 4 жыл бұрын

That wolf scene made me smile so damn hard✨

@b4no746 20 күн бұрын

Could you explain the deeper context I struggle to understand it

@kombochifamba 20 күн бұрын

@@b4no746 from my understanding Mr Fox wasn’t afraid of wolves in the conventional sense. They just kinda represented everything he wanted to be and was reaching for… wolves were wild and free… whereas Mr Fox was to some degree domesticated and held back with what was considered to be social norms in their little animal village. So we see Mr Fox trying to communicate with the wolf using English first, then Latin… but the wolf still doesn’t understand what he is saying… this brings a tear to Mr Foxes eye, I assumed he was entranced by the beauty of this physical embodiment of freedom… he raises a fist, the wolf raises a fist… The raised fist signifying “solidarity between people joined in struggle”… and that was just beautiful to me. At least that’s how I took it.

@anomaly9746 2 жыл бұрын

I love this analysis, it fits very well. I always saw a message of being grateful for what one has, but it really can be both things, or more. One of my favorite movies. Every physical object was hand made!

@libbyf51 4 жыл бұрын

Just watched this again tonight to remember how great it is... I wasn’t disappointed at all

@spacesoarer3627 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Mr Fox is one of my all time favorite movies.

@abcd14486 8 жыл бұрын

you're not alone ;)

@jerrygil1965 4 жыл бұрын

Same here

@jakeevans4638 3 жыл бұрын

Watching in on ectazy rn best thing of my life watched it 20 times

@oshawott5308 4 жыл бұрын

I think another interpretable metaphor or moral besides the wild part is acceptance, and risks not paying off. Ash accepts he is different, Mr. Fox accepts his nature and defeat in certain times by Boggis, Bunce and Bean, and the farmers themselves accept defeat. Mr. Fox takes a risk buying a tree, stealing from the farmers, stealing again, getting his tail back. Ash and Kristofferson take the risk of trying to steal ash's father's tail back. the farmers sink an immense amount of time, effort, and presumably money into trying to find and kill Mr. Fox. none of these risks pay off in the movie, or at least not in ways that would be satisfactory, because they're not meant to.

@dejanija 3 жыл бұрын

Unbelievably, I saw the movie over the Xmas holidays just for the very first time!, and until today I have watched it five more times and I’ll still keep watching it!! To keep it short: I lovelovelove EVERYTHING about this incredible movie!!!

@patricksmith4585 2 жыл бұрын

It’s humanity at its purest. We have strived as humans for a more sophisticated, civilised life which we now see is prevalent across the world. However we never evolved for that. We are wild animals and still have those raw emotionally taxing instincts. This coupled with ash constantly comparing himself with his fantastic dad shows how society can deem some characteristics higher than others (at least during the adolescence years). Yet Fantastic Mr fox also struggles with identity occasionally (in a more confident way). Having read the book as a kid the film is “different” but its a heart warming classic that I cherish.

@tmanmatt213 8 жыл бұрын

You should do the Grand Budapest Hotel!

@MrNewRevolutionary Жыл бұрын

This was my favourite book as a child. I loved it so much, I rewrote the entire thing into a notebook XD Mr Fox is such a good character and I still use Mr Fox as a role-model 20-something years later. The fact that Wes Anderson was the one to bring this story to the screen just felt totally surreal. Like it was done just for me. I just needed to put this out into the world today so thanks to anyone reading and stay wild.

@4B53NTPR1V4CY 8 ай бұрын

The movie feels like a fever dream to me

@pvtpivot_ 8 жыл бұрын

I just stumbled upon this channel and oh my god, I am in love with it. Why doesn't this have more subscribers? This channel is so deserving for more!

@WhatitallMeant 8 жыл бұрын

+Pvt. Foxxy It'd be nice to have more subs, but I wasn't expecting any kind of success at all. Proud I even have what I have.

@kuwala 8 жыл бұрын

+What it all Meant Your doing great thank you for the nice short meaningful videos. Entertainment and Thought provoking.

@tashamumu 9 жыл бұрын

This is one of my top 5 favorite movies. Great analysis.

@emperorofarkham3672 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderful closing statement I've watched this movie more times then I can count, and I have to say you hit the nail on the head.

@mrs.penelopescopers9331 8 жыл бұрын

this movie is nostalgia

@Qatoqato 3 жыл бұрын

how about now ?

@ME-cl2qf 3 жыл бұрын

How about now?

@Daniel-yk5tb 5 жыл бұрын

I am litterally in tears because of all the nostalgia that just hit me

@MalachiJTV 4 жыл бұрын

I bought Mr. Fox on here on KZfaq and watch mostly everyday

@giygas_9577 3 жыл бұрын

Get the Criterion Collection release if you can! It's great and has lots of special features including the original book read by Roald Dahl!

@mikearsen4580 2 жыл бұрын

U can buy movies on KZfaq?

@MalachiJTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikearsen4580 Yeaa.

@HarmonicaMustang 8 жыл бұрын

I put this movie on the shelf right next to 'Alpha and Omega'. I feel it's underrated, has a fair amount of mistakes and poor decisions, but it has likeable and relatable characters and you can pull a personal lesson or notice an aspect of yourself you may not have taken into consideration before, such as a personal quality. But unlike 'Alpha and Omega', some aspects, themes and points in this movie are closer to 'Happy Feet' meaning the producers were a bit more daring. I feel they give both the younger and older audience something to think about. For example, at the end of the scene were Mr. Fox considers handing himself over for Kristofferson, Mrs Fox says "I shouldn't have married you". That is a big statement which is rare in kids movies and to be honest, it almost shocked me to hear something so un-cliche. And the death of the rat. You realise that his alcoholism bought on his demise, and although I expected him to be out of the game (knocked out or a change of heart), his death was unexpected.

@Keshaire 8 жыл бұрын

+DJ Shuffle Alpha and Omega sucked. xD

@PixelPunk-jy6mn 8 жыл бұрын

this movie is the best!!!!!!!!!!

@somedude5644 8 жыл бұрын

Well, it is also based on a book by Roald Dahl, the same guy behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Matilda.

@isaiahphillip4112 7 жыл бұрын

Next to Alpha and Omega, you're joking right?

@Jazzmern 7 жыл бұрын

ahh i love how he just ends it with a thankyou. your welcome and thank you, man

@sunnymoniz7636 8 жыл бұрын

This movie is so amazing and I wish more people knew about it. Seeing that you made this video was like magic to my eyeballs. Thank you 😄 oh and I really love your videos. Good Work! 👍

@Masaizo 9 жыл бұрын

Loving the channel, it'd be great to see more Wes Anderson films on it!

@WhatitallMeant 9 жыл бұрын

Will do as soon as I get some other stuff out of the way!!

@Masaizo 9 жыл бұрын

What it all Meant Awesome, can't wait!

@jarrettng8544 9 жыл бұрын

Really nice video you did here. Quick and simple.

@londreebaskit2874 7 жыл бұрын

As a kid there was always something about this movie that made me watch it repeatedly

@deathsetmatch6065 4 жыл бұрын

I’m actually re watching it and I was confused, scared and posted in the story I watched this when I was little in elementary

@nicktroisi6347 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic Mr. Fox is a masterpiece. This is film done right. The Waterfall scene in particular is just the most breathtaking and chill inducing shots I have ever seen. In my opinion this movie’s cinematography and visuals are absolutely groundbreaking and amazing, seriously, it’s so ahead of it’s time and it’s hard to believe that this came out in 2009. It’s the reason I love this film so much and why it’s one of my all time favourites, it is because of how perfectly it’s made and executed and the amount of time and effort that went into this is insane and it absolutely payed off. I feel as though filmmaking nowadays has just gotten very lazy and that’s really, really sad and such a shame. I mean we’re in the 2020’s now and a long time ago I believed that films would’ve been more revolutionary and out of this world l, instead, they have just become mediocre and poor. Don’t get me wrong, there have been some gems here and there but not many and I’m sad that I was wrong. Its why quality over quantity will always be so much more important, it’s why films such as Fantastic Mr. Fox are perfect, flawless and timeless.

@cashordeals3672 4 жыл бұрын

Me and my sis got finish watching this and freaking loved it 🤣 like we watched this when we were way younger and thought it was funny in general but when we got older this movie was better than we remember

@SMEARGLEX75 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Mr Fox is like Treasure Planet. Both Films didn't do well, yet are Cult Classics that need more Appreciation. With that said, Fantastic Mr. Fox is my Favourite Film of all Time.

@purplecarrots9950 Жыл бұрын

I love how the moment ash came to terms with how different he is ("because im little") and how jealous and insecure he was (his apology to kristofferson) he actually achieves what he wanted to be: an anthlete (he does all the wackbat digging stuff while dodging the farmers bullets and stuff)

@uraussinan3658 3 жыл бұрын

Watching it stoned is beautiful

@Kam-cl8gr Жыл бұрын

I watched this movie for the first time today, I loved it and honestly shed a feww tears in specific scenes fr fr

@iiiiitsmagreta1240 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining the movie to me! I really had no idea what was going on until now :P

@santiagogutierrez1594 3 жыл бұрын

“He really is your father’s nephew aint he.” Ouch

@rahulthekkedath8923 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this. It really helped in enjoying the movie even more. Also, I have viewed all of two videos by you, but I feel you will reach a lot more people if you probably add in subtitles of your narration in the videos. All the best!

@likhitapasupula7683 2 жыл бұрын

this is a great analysis, found it hard to hear you with how loud the backround music/ quotes were. subtitles would help :)

@NukeHunter6303 Жыл бұрын

Just watched this movie for the first time a few days ago. It holds up pretty well, i do recommend for those who come across this video and haven’t given it a go.

@marleythesimp5923 2 жыл бұрын

You know what would be amazing if there was a game that looked like this movie definitely would play it the style is cool

@94sweetmochi 8 жыл бұрын

i love that you made a vid about this fantastic movie

@mggy_r0d Жыл бұрын

I've never understood the wolf scenes

@Milo-l4g 7 жыл бұрын

I loved the colours of the movie

@halfasleepvampire7545 11 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a movie that helps me cope with the idea of becoming the “adult”. I’m 23. I worry about disappointing that younger version of myself who was afraid of becoming domesticated (soulless or otherwise). But it’s nice to have reminders that we don’t have to just give up on our spirit. We can juggle responsibilities and happiness. We can be who we need to be and who we want to be at the same time, so long as we are honest about both.

@nullrouteyou4954 7 жыл бұрын

i watch this movie all the time, I'm drawn to the movie but i don't know why when i was a younger i used to watch it all the time until it had too many scratches on it to watch it is a beautiful movie and it shows how sometimes people are blinded by their greed

@karagumruk7330 8 жыл бұрын

I can't hear what he is saying?

@RAY_L0N3L4 2 жыл бұрын

i have seen this movie at least 10 times and its great everytime

@urzathehappy72 9 жыл бұрын

the visuals of this film r unsettling to me

@joeger3877 9 жыл бұрын

Roger Waters I can understand that.

@PaniniWasteland 8 жыл бұрын

I actually enjoyed the visuals. Have you not seen Nightmare before Christmas?

@urzathehappy72 8 жыл бұрын

ya i seen nightmare and it didnt look like everything was covered in wet hairy shit like mr. fox

@kilgoreplumbus1360 8 жыл бұрын

+Roger Waters That tickled me.

@farshid8734 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn't anyone mention the name of great ROALD DAHL the author of this story?

@thedovah8102 Жыл бұрын

Saw this for the first time and I loved it A beautiful fucking movie

@jamieemm9767 14 күн бұрын

I don’t get how he got his tail back at the end of the movie because the dog rips it to shreds

@kings8500 7 жыл бұрын

This is a great movie it was a huge part of my childhood George Clooney is amazing and a perfect choice

@BellaRose-hj2bb 8 ай бұрын

I love Mr. Fox💖

@muffins3629 8 жыл бұрын

they MUST makea fantastic mr,fox 2!!! WHOS WITH ME??

@victormanuelmunoz2955 8 жыл бұрын

I think it's best that this is the only movie they make of it, the story is great how it left off, it would be a shame to make a second and ruin the feeling you had from the first

@muffins3629 8 жыл бұрын

Victor Manuel Munoz true, im sorry i was being stupid so nvm!

@CGokce6 8 жыл бұрын

theres only one book

@MooseShower 6 жыл бұрын

I was shocked when the movie was over because I just wanted to see more. I was so confused because I couldn't sum up any of the themes, but after a while I did, and it was amazing.

@findout2655 6 жыл бұрын

I remember watching this movie with my little cousin, thinking it'd be just another kids movie, then it surprised the shit out of me and I fell in love with it... my cousing on the other hand didn't care for shit, she just giggled at the funny parts xD

@emilyharris6137 8 жыл бұрын

This movie is a gem.

@lxix5968 5 жыл бұрын

Ahhh... My favorite movie...

@ChurchoftheLatterDayShrek 8 жыл бұрын

Mr Fantastic Fox is one of my favorite films

@maniacalcoast2742 7 жыл бұрын

I loved this and want to watch it again

@oopsididitagain2556 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that God loves you ❤️ (also one of my fav movies of all time 😔🤚🏾)

@LadiDee 5 жыл бұрын

Favorite movie to fall asleep to....gret background music

@tompycz2225 8 жыл бұрын

the movie is so cool

@vantablack8468 9 жыл бұрын

I love these videos

@jamesfisher4388 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot to just party at the end

@chip-pz4di 6 жыл бұрын

i have a theory.... in the end they find this super market by boggis,bunce and bean...But behind the background at the start at that scene you can see the sign says closed..But signs like that usually say open when going the opposite way what if..in the end they all died? and yes i ruined it for u all now i see that now...

@bane5177 6 жыл бұрын

I hope they make a second movie

@marcusporter7565 6 жыл бұрын

Seanna Stedham You're not the only one.

@Cd5ssmffan 5 жыл бұрын

@cobracommander3634 8 жыл бұрын

Can you do American beauty?

@MooseShower 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this movie. Not only are foxes my favorite animals and this is creepy and all, but there's so many hidden meanings.

@PixelPunk-jy6mn 8 жыл бұрын

I need to watch this again

@guillermogarcia6658 8 жыл бұрын

clockwork orange please

@WhatitallMeant 8 жыл бұрын

+Guillermo Garcia In the future, possibly sooner than later

@guillermogarcia6658 8 жыл бұрын

+What it all Meant omg thanks for answering lol and yea cool man keep it up

@matchbox2482 7 жыл бұрын

Guillermo Garcia NOW THATS A GOOD MOVIE

@carrieadcock1250 7 жыл бұрын

Love that movie I've been trying.to find.it online again but I can't find it how I use to.

@itsalexisbish7306 7 жыл бұрын

Please do inception???

@nadiahasanah1862 3 жыл бұрын

Fav childhood movie!!

@MortCodesWeb 4 жыл бұрын

Do i make a minecraft Mash-Up for it?

@camilorivero 8 жыл бұрын

Loved the ending! haha. :)

@shafo827 2 жыл бұрын

2:34 WHAT HAPPENED

@drewo.127 Жыл бұрын

I just finished watching Mr Fox…ER, I mean…. FANTASTIC MR. FOX, and as a recent Wes Anderson fan and a long time Animation fan, I love it to pieces!!!!