The Fantastic Mr. Fox | A Total Gem

There is no question that Roald Dahl had a unique gift.  The way he told a story never failed to delight and always contained such a great sense of imagination, adventure and humor.  For me, no one will ever come close to Roald Dahl and plan on making it mandatory that all my children are no stranger to his work.  Stories like the Witches, James and the Giant Peach, and Boy have no true comparison in literature today.  Harry Potter is a phenomenon but lacks a certain wonder and wit.

When I heard that Fantastic Mr. Fox was to become a motion picture, I couldn't wait to see it.  I knew George Clooney would be in it, which sounded ok, but not something that would sway me.  When I actually got my hands on the movie and began to watch, I was delighted.  I'm so happy Wes Anderson was the one to make this movie and his creativity is reflected throughout the movie, from the perfect cast of voices to the colorful and slightly retro feeling of the movie.

I love that Bill Murray and Maryl Streep are involved and love that Jason Schwartzman's character resembles a character that he would play in any other film.  The music and animation feels vintage and witty and contains the feeling of whimsy you find in Anderson's other films.  I highly recommend this movie.  The mixture of things involved in this movie delights me: based off a Roald Dahl's fabulous book, some of my favorite actors, the subtle humor, and the overall aesthetic of the film makes this a true gem.