Review of Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) by Shannon D — 23 Feb 2012

This is a Wes Anderson masterpiece. Great kids movie with humor for the adults as well.

This review of Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) was written by Shannon D on 23 Feb 2012.

Fantastic Mr. Fox has generally received very positive reviews.

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