Fantastic Mr. Fox Movie

Raise your hand if you love Roald Dahl's books! Oh yeah! He's awesome! Matilda, The Witches, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and The BFG are my favorites, but he's written a bunch more too. A few have been made into movies, the most recent one being Fantastic Mr. Fox (rated PG) which comes out in theaters November 25.

Fantastic Mr Fox is about Mr. and Mrs. Fox who live an idyllic home life with their son Ash and visiting nephew Kristofferson. But, once a fox, always a fox, and after twelve years of quiet domesticity, Mr. Fox slips back into his old ways as a sneaky chicken thief. He gets himself and his family in trouble with the evil Farmers - Boggis, Bunce and Bean - who are determined to capture the audacious, fantastic Mr. Fox at any cost. In the end, he uses his natural instincts to save his family and friends.

Lucky Kid Reporters on both coasts got the scoop. Kid Reporter Grace was at the New York red carpet premiere, and Miranda was at the press day in Los Angeles where she met Lucy Dahl, Roald Dahl's daughter! They each got some really cool behind-the-scenes details about the movie, and Grace even got a compliment from actress, Meryl Streep.

Jason Schwartzman plays the voice of Ash, and our STACKS reporter Gerri got to ask him what he likes most about the movie. Let's hear what he has to say . . . 

I love how the moral of the story is to be cool with who you are. Being yourself is awesome! That seems to be a common thread in a lot of Roald Dahl's books - people who are a little bit quirky or different end up being really cool and interesting. What do you think? Do you have a favorite Roald Dahl book? Let me know in the Comments.

— Sonja, STACKS staffer

Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox
Video by Gerri Miller for THE STACKS

Comments

[Comment #1]

Looks cool! My favorite Dahl book has always been Matilda. The movie has always been my favorite, too. :)

[Comment #2]

I thought that this was a pretty interesting movie clip. I think I am going to go and see it in theaters it looks like a pretty good movie!

[Comment #3]

This movie sounds cool. I might see this movie.

[Comment #4]

I want to see the new movie called Mr.Fox. I can't wait to see the movie.

[Comment #5]

Gahhhhh I really want to see this! (:

[Comment #6]

All Roald Dahl books are cool but I like The BFG the best. Can't wait to see Fantastic Mr Fox in the cinemas!

[Comment #7]

I might watch it.

[Comment #8]

the movie looks cool to see and i might go see it next week ..........................

[Comment #9]

hi i am sunshine and i hope you like this show, i did.

[Comment #10]

fANTASTIC MR.FOX WAS A COOL BOOK MY FAV CHARACTER IS TRY TO GUESS OK YOU GOT ME ITS FOX

[Comment #11]

I SOOOOO WANT TO SEE IT!IT LOOKS SO AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I AM GOING TO LOVE IT!

[Comment #12]

i cant wait to see the movie i read the book and it was awesome

[Comment #13]

hey what up i hope u had a good thanksgiving

[Comment #14]

I'm going to the movies to see Fantastice Mr. Fox next weekend. Add me 2 ur friend lists!!!!!!

[Comment #15]

After I saw this movie clip I tought, hey I think this going to be a good movie.

[Comment #16]

Hey "the author of Mr.Fox"!
I never have watch your film. But I'm sure it would be amazing! Is it the film for kids? Thankz..that's all I wanted to ask. Sorry if I ask now( I mean, I give the comment lately) ~GBU always~

[Comment #17]

Please add me as your friend. I'm sure I'll be very nice 2 u! Tq.

[Comment #18]

no thx!!! lol

[Comment #19]

I saw the movie Mr.Fox and the others looked like sock monkeies to me but besides that it was a good film!!!!!!