Wes Anderson has always known how to do two things: entertain and accumulate an impressive cast of highly regarded actors. In his latest film, the animated Fantastic Mr. Fox, he does both to utter perfection by combining witty comedy, a cleverly constructed script and a series of unforgettable characters- all of which help to make for one extremely entertaining adventure that only Anderson would know how to tell.

It is the fall of 1964 and Father Flynn, a vibrant and charismatic priest, is trying to loosen the strict customs that have become a staple within the St. Nicholas program. These rules, though at times harsh, are the cemented force that helps Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the school's iron-gloved Principal, maintain power and rule with the children who come to be educated. At the time, both politics and society are vastly changing as the school has just accepted its first black student, Donald Miller.

When Egyptian born chemical engineer Anwar El-Ibrahim (Omar Metwally) disappears on a flight from South Africa to Washington DC his pregnant American wife, Isabella (Witherspoon) becomes worried and decides to investigate. In the meantime Anwar is transported from Washington DC to a third world country for interrogation, coming face to face with the horrific practices of torture. Sent to watch this inhumane deed, CIA analyst Douglas Freeman (Gyllenhaal), is forced to question both his assignment and his future with the United States government.