Mel Gibson,
Julia Sawalha,
Miranda Richardson,
Jane Horrocks,
Lynn Ferguson
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Aardman Animations, the British clay-animation studio that created a cult sensation (and won three Academy awards) with its short subjects featuring Wallace and Gromit, presents its first feature film... read more
Directed by: Peter Lord, Animated, Nick Park, Jane Horrocks, Julia Sawalha, Lynn Ferguson, Mel Gibson, Miranda Richardson, Phil Daniels, Timothy Spall, Tony Haygarth
Release Date: June 21, 2000
Keywords:
family,
kids,
animated,
children's,
escape,
nick park,
mel gibson,
chicken run,
great escape,
Nick Park ,
Mel Gibson ,
Chicken Run ,
Peter Lord
DVD Release Date: November 21, 2000
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March 4, 2012This film has a hugely undeniable charm, it is exciting and brilliant to look at. The detail of the animation is simply a spectacle and the voice acting is a real talent. I feel that this film is so much better then the Wallace and Grommit pieces of work. You will care so much ab... read more
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December 20, 2011The stop-motion animation is impressive with well-executed action sequences to boost. Unfortunately, the story treads on too much familiar ground and tends to feel too mellow at times. The characters do a good job for the purposes they serve even though not one is particularly m... read more
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September 14, 2011Chicken Run is a genius piece of animated film, and it will be in my childhood until the day I die, and it really is funny and has a great storyline, and is a great spoof to The Great Escape.
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June 26, 2011From the creators of Wallace & Grommet comes Chicken Run, Dreamworks very first animated film. Although this movie draws heavily upon The Great Escape for the actual story and style (not to mention the score), it still goes out on its own and manages to come up with some interest... read more
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December 22, 2010its almost as good as all the wallace and gromit movies but thats the biggest flaw it isn't wallace and gromit
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May 16, 2010I was never a fan and never will be a fan of Wallace and Grommet so I was bound to have my issues with this. I really distasted the humor, it was either overplayed or just dumb. I felt like they were just trying to be the anti-Pixar, but much like Dreamworks other animated films ... read more
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Critic Reviews
September 3, 2008
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine
April 5, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
Fans of the more subversive Wallace and Gromit tales are almost bound to be somewhat disappointed by this safer, more mainstream effort. Full Review
April 24, 2001
Joel Siegel, Good Morning America
There are last minute rescues and incredible visuals.
March 21, 2001
Eleanor Ringel Gillespie, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I was ready to fly the coop long before the 82 minutes were up, but if you're in the mood for something offbeat and wacky, Chicken Run may be just your kind of amiably birdbrained entertainment. Full Review
February 14, 2001
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Before our disbelieving eyes, a pageant of jeopardy, romance and rescue unfolds. Full Review
January 1, 2000
J. Hoberman, Village Voice
If the Aardman menagerie strikes you as funny, the movie will too. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Funny in eggs-ecution and fabulous in design.
January 1, 2000
Elvis Mitchell, New York Times
It's immensely satisfying, a divinely relaxed and confident film. Mr. Park and Mr. Lord brilliantly integrate everyday objects into the story. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Jay Carr, Boston Globe
There's plenty to cluck about.
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