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    DVD Review & Giveaway: “Fantastic Mr. Fox” – 3 Winners! (Ends 3/26)

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    Fantastic Mr. Fox
    Starring the voices of:  Meryl Streep and George Clooney
    DVD Release Date: March 23, 2010
    Run Time: 97 minutes
    ABOUT THE MOVIE:

    Academy Award-winning Hollywood heavyweights George Clooney (Up In The Air) and Meryl Streep (It’s Complicated) lend their voices to the hilarious, heartwarming and dazzling stop-motion animated adventure from visionary director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenebaums) Fantastic Mr. Fox.  In the re-imagined classic family tale, Mr. and Mrs. Fox (Clooney and Streep) live a happy home life with their eccentric son Ash (Jason Schwartzman: The Darjeeling Limited) and visiting nephew Kristopherson.  That is until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky, old ways and plots the greatest heist the animal world has ever seen.  When mean old farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean join forces to surround Mr. Fox and his family, they don’t realize they are not dealing with any old fox – it’s Fantastic Mr. Fox and he has a fantastic master plan to save the day! Based on the beloved best-selling book by Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Fantastic Mr. Fox is family fun at its finest. Anderson employs a colorful supporting cast to bring his eccentric characters to life including Bill Murray (Lost In Translation), Owen Wilson (Marley & Me) and Willem Dafoe (Spiderman triology).  The DVD and Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack are packed with behind-the-scenes bonus features, including a special inside look at how stop-motion animation really works and much more.
    MY REVIEW:

    I honestly didn’t know what to expect with this movie.  It is not a cartoon but it is not a regular movie, and I just didn’t get it.  The movie is also based on a book by Roald Dahl called Fantastic Mr. Fox which I unfortunately hadn’t read before.  This movie is adorable and I cannot believe it held my 3 year old and 20 month old’s attention for the whole movie!  I know they didn’t really get what was going on, but they were fasinated by it, as was I.  The movie was about Mr. Fox who lives a dangerous life as a chicken stealer, then quits when he finds out he is going to be a dad.  After a few years, he realizes he is missing somethnig and decides to do a few ‘jobs’ stealing from the meanest farmers in the county.  The movie has some great lessons though like:  It is okay to be different, Don’t lie, and Work together.  I found myself laughing throughout this movie, and I actually won’t mind when my boys want to watch it again!  I am always going to pick up the book!
    I would recommend this movie to all ages.  It is a cute tale and if you loved the book by Roald Dahl, then you have to check it out.  I also really liked the voices, for example, George Clooney is Mr. Fox and he pretty much talks the whole movie.  I also loved the relationship between his son and nephew – one an outside and the other one popular and good at everything.  All the animals though are adorable and great additions to the movie.

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    GIVEAWAY: Three winners will receive the DVD “Fantastic Mr. Fox”
    WIN IT:  Watch the Movie Trailer below and leave a comment on what you thought!

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    Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure: I was given this dvd to review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

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    14. Amy Fedorchak says

      i really like the animation in the movie it is awesome. My lilguy has seen previews his eyes are glued

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    24. R Hicks says

      Ha Ha! This movie is a riot. Love it when he rallies his buddies against the neighbors!

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    26. Erica C. says

      This definitely looks interesting. I think the adults and kids in the family will enjoy it. What a great cast too!

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    45. Barb says

      I’m already a follower and heard about this site through Mcklinky. My grandson and I would love to win this video. Haven’t seen this movie yet but would love to.
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    59. etirv says

      Enjoyed the trailer! This is definitely a family movie and for sure a very good one because it was nominated for an Oscar!

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    62. gordon says

      We saw this quirky, warm film and really enjoyed it. So different than most kids films, and so charming!

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    74. Dddiva says

      I think it looks adorable- something we’d all enjoy.
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    75. Sue Farrell says

      I think the animated foxes are just adorable–their movements are such a good combo of animation and reality.

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    78. Melissa B. says

      Now, my whole family wants to see it. Great animation and I love the actors chosen to do the voices.

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    82. katie s. says

      The stop motion animation looks absolutely phenomonial. Most stop motion movies get tiresome after a while, but this looks like it will hold up thru the entire movie. Thanks.

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    113. Shellie says

      Wow, this really looks like a great movie! I was really impressed with the trailer, can’t wait to see the whole movie.

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    115. Dave says

      I have been looking forward to seeing this film. A friend of mine saw it at the cinema and was very impressed. He said the humor was reminiscent of Wes Anderson’s other film, like Royal Tenebaums and The Life Aquatic. I am also a big fan of stop-motion animation. Such a tedious process! Thank you for the chance to win.

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    125. Suzanne Denys says

      I would love to see this movie. We tried on Thanksgiving but it was shown too late for my parents and kids.

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    153. niki says

      We have a weekly pizza and movie night at home and sure would love a new flick! My preschooler loves any movies or stories with animals.

      🙂

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    160. Sue says

      The animation on this looks really unique. My daughter really wants to see this.
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    170. DANIELLE says

      This would be great for a snow bound day like today. I am sure it will be a family movie night wannabe.

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    172. Lauren @4BabyAndMom says

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    173. Lauren @4BabyAndMom says

      That looked hysterical! I think both of my kids (4 & 7) would love it. My daughter walked in at the end and started chuckling about the electric fence and seeing their bones. LOL! Thanks for the entry!
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    225. Carol G says

      I couldn’t get the full flavor of it because my sound is not very good, but it certainly made it more likely that I would want to see it.

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    248. Eileen says

      Looks very unique and clever…like a fox! I just love Owen Wilson, especially his voice so even if I get to hear him on a voice over… that would be COOL!

      thanks!

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    253. Joseph Stowell says

      I didn’t realize Roald Dahl wrote the book Fantastic Mr Fox. That means that if the movie follows the book, it should very interesting and quirky and very entertaining.

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    264. Denise B. says

      Personally, I know my husband and I would enjoy this. However, I don’t feel this is appropriate for younger children based on what I saw in the clip. I would let my two older teenage boys watch this but not our two younger ones.

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    267. Marcia says

      I am pretty sure from the preview that my almost 5 year old granddaughter and I will enjoy watching it together. I hope she doesn’t grow up to be a chicken-stealer!

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    276. erinxduh says

      I think it looks like a smart flick.
      Me and my mom both want to watch it! Forget about the little sister here…=P

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    292. Jaque says

      After watching the clip, I have decided this is a great family movie for my children and I.

      Thank you. 🙂

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    308. Badger Mom says

      The trailer is excellent and it makes me want to see this movie even more than I already do. My husband has really fond memories of Fantastic Mr. Fox from some childhood books of his. He wants to see this movie even more than I do and I’m sure our children will absolutely love it!

      badgermomma at gmail dot com

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    318. Jackie says

      I love the animation! This looks like a movie that is good for adults as well as kids. Thanks for the review and giveaway!
      jackievillano at gmail dot com

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    325. Vickie Couturier says

      what a cute movie,this would be one that would be good for adults an kids,cant wait to see it

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    337. Lynette says

      This movie looks really fun. I’d like to watch it with my son.
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    344. Annmarie W. says

      I had really wanted to take the children to see this at the theater, but we never got over there to see it. The movie looks wonderful…not full of bathroom humor like so many of the kids movies today! And I love George Clooney’s voice…

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    345. Lynn says

      I think the movie looks awesome! My nephew would love it. If I win I’m sending it his way!

      lynnx512 at gmail dot com

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    351. Mary says

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    361. Nic-e says

      I think this movie looks cute. I like the part where the younger fox puts a cut out tube sock on his head…very funny!

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    391. dave e says

      we watched the trailer and now we want to watch the whole movie, my son was watching it, now i might have to go rent it

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    427. traci s says

      this looks like its gonna be a really good movie! if i win gonna pop some popcorn turn the lights low and have a good ole family night!

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    431. Stephanie says

      The trailer is cute and makes it seem like the movie is pretty true to the book as I remember it (though I read it a LONG time ago!). And getting to listen to George Clooney’s voice is a bonus in my opinion! 🙂

      Reply

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