Review of Chicken Run (2000) by William H — 12 Nov 2013

I wrote this off after an unimpressed first viewing over 10 years ago but upon re-watching it, this is actually a fun, charming and gorgeously animated family film.

This review of Chicken Run (2000) was written by William H on 12 Nov 2013.

Chicken Run has generally received positive reviews.

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