Fresh
What gives this movie its oddly strong grip on a viewer's heart is a physical tenderness inseparable from the nature of claymation.
F.X. Feeney, L.A. Weekly
Chicken Run
There's nothing more determined than poultry with a plan.
2000 · 1h 24m · G
Animation, Comedy, Family
Directed by
Peter Lord
,
Nick Park
Overview
The creators of Wallace & Gromit bring you an exciting and original story about a group of chickens determined to fly the coop–even if they can’t fly! It’s hardly poultry in motion when Rocky attempts to teach Ginger and her feathered friends to fly…but, with teamwork, determination and a little bit o’ cluck, the fearless flock plots one last attempt in a spectacular bid for freedom.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
97%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Most of the time Chicken Run entertains, instructs, involves and enchants.
Rex Reed, New York Observer
Fresh
Run to Chicken Run. This clay-animation comedy is the most entertaining animal story since Babe.
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Fresh
This first feature by Nick Park and Peter Lord, the team that brought you Wallace and Gromit, is a diabolically witty piece of work, a haymaker.
David Edelstein, Slate
Fresh
Apart from looking like no other type of animated film, Chicken Run stands alone in its unwavering determination not to play down to the kiddies.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
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