Sunday, November 29, 2009

Fantastic Mr. Fox



Friday we took the girls to see the Fantastic Mr. Fox movie and I have to say it was a surprising hit in our family. Didn't know anything about it except that George Clooney was the voice for Mr. Fox and Meryl Streep was Mrs. Fox. It was delightful! The animation was really different. Don't know how they did it, but the fur on their faces moved piece by piece. It was strange and weird, but mesmerizing. I loved the plot and the actors matched up perfectly with the characters on screen.









The movie was based on this 1970's book by Roald Dahl. Mr. Fox is a recovering thief trying to live an upstanding life as a reporter for his wife's sake. The wild animal instinct in him is just too powerful to leave his old life behind. It's hilarious to see how this wiley fox tries to get out of the mess he's made. My girls laughed and laughed. Great family fun:)




Have a blessed day.

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  1. I was wondering about that movie. I didn't know anything about it either. Do you think a 5 year old would think it's funny? I try to take my son on a date every few weeks and would love to take him to the movies for our next night out.

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  2. Sounds like a great movie! BTW I answered your question under your post :)

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  3. Looks fun....not sure how well it would go over
    with the teens, though!

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  6. I wondered about this movie...the animation looked so different. Glad to hear it was a big hit:)

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  7. I was wondering about going to see it by myself..and I'm 53 ! But it looks adorable...and I love a day at the matinee.....

    pure pleasure..

    thanks, Becky for sharing this....

    more later,
    Kary
    xxx

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  8. Mr Dahl. Simplistic yet profound. Will see that movie ... in six months probably by the time it gets down here.

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  9. Fun! I've been hearing good things about it. Glad you guys enjoyed it. :)

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  10. I'm dying to see this!!! This sounds like a fun movie from what I keep hearing, even if it's not New Moon... which I've seen twice already. :)

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  11. My parents love to take my 6 year old nephew to the movies and this was one they were thinking of seeing next! I will have to let them know it got two thumbs up from one of my sweet bloggy friends!!! xo

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  13. Why have I heard nothing of this movie? I will have to check it out, it sounds like a good/cute movie.

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  14. We just went to see this movie last night! Loved it!! I also loved the animation. It was so different and quirky!!

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  15. I guess I'm living under a rock because this is the first I've heard of this movie! We're really looking forward to the princess and the frog!

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  16. Oh what fun Becky ~ I love movies ~ so glad that you guys enjoyed this one so much!

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  18. I wondered about that movie. We will have to see it. I love fun movies!

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  20. I have seen a few previews but we don't keep up well with current movies. Glad you had a good time with your girls! Thanks for your sweet comment on our family picture!!!

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  21. Thansk for the review. I wanted to take my girls to see it; but the paper/professional reviews don't always go with my views. I love hearing from other mothers what to really expect. It is great when a book comes to life, don't you think?

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  22. Fun! I'll bet my four year old would enjoy it - especially since we have a very foxy looking welsh corgi! ;) Hubby and I had a date out to see 'The Blind Side' over the weekend while the kids were with the grandparents - also a GREAT flick!!!

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  23. I haven't even heard of that one yet...but it's always nice to find a family movie that I can take the kiddos to! I saw The Blind Side over the weekend and loved it!

    :) T

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  24. I do want take my girlie to see that movie. Sounds like so much fun! Hope you have a great week!

    Janet

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  25. Sounds like our next family night is planned! Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings!
    Jill

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  26. I want to see this movie...wonder if I can take a 2.5 year old to the theater???? I am thinking no..so I will have to wait and rent it, along with UP! happy Monday sweet Becky!

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  27. Thanks for the review, Becky! I'm excited to see it.

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  28. I can't wait to take my boys to see this!

    Have a wonderful day, Becky!

    xo,
    Adrienne

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  29. That does look like cool animation! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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  30. My 10 year old son is a Roald Dahl addict. He has honestly read every one of his books several times. Thanks for the positive review! We will HAVE to go see this one!

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  31. It sounds like a nice movie that you can take you whole family to for a change.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  32. I LOVE Roald Dahl!! Sounds fun thanks for sharing :)

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  33. I really want to see this one. Thanks for the review!

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