Fantastic Mr Fox

For his latest, Fantastic Mr Fox, Wes Anderson turns in a stop motion tale loosely based on the Roald Dahl novel. Anderson's’ films certainly divide opinion, and this will be no different. The first problem arises from the fact that whilst Dahl’s novels could be enjoyed by young and old minds alike, Anderson’s film, despite appearances, will certainly not appeal to children. They may enjoy a few cute characters, but the humour is too dry and the film too talky for nippers to sit through for 90 minutes. So, can the adults indulge? If you like Anderson's’ previous work you’ll certainly enjoy the dialogue and quirkiness. In addition, despite some excellent recent CGI animations, the stop motion technique feels fresh and deserves praise. On the downside, the majority of characters are voiced by major Hollywood players, including many of Anderson’s usual stable. This is too distracting for a movie of this kind (though a cameo by Jarvis Cocker does provide the movies best gag). In addition, despite a few nifty scenes, the film becomes too dialogue heavy at times and the pace starts to drag. Overall, like a lot of Anderson's work, there are a number of great moments, but they are too few and far between to enthral the majority.

The OC Film Sting Final Verdict
This will be too odd for some tastes, but it does have its charms. Add an extra mark to the rating if you’re an Anderson fan. Rating: 5/10.