Review of Chicken Run (2000) by Film4 Staff for Film4 — 02 Sep 2008

Thoroughly endearing family entertainment.

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This review of Chicken Run (2000) was written by Film4 Staff and published by Film4 on 02 Sep 2008.

Chicken Run has generally received positive reviews.

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