The Fantastic Mr Fox

I read every single Roald Dahl book before I hit 10, so I jumped to see the big-screen rendition of the Fantastic Mr Fox, arguably one of Dahl’s best capers. And it didn’t disappoint.

It goes without saying that the story is wicked and treacherous, with Mr Fox declaring ‘war’ on his farmer neighbours, but what makes the screen version so delightful are the voices of George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Bill Murray and Owen Wilson, to name a few. Add to this the unusually quirky animation and you’ve struck gold.

Dahl was a master storyteller whose outlandish tales bridged generation gaps 100 years wide, and the film has remained true to this notion. This ain’t just a story for a 6-year old; your 96-year old granny, and you, will love it just as much.

Rating: 5 outta 5.