Number of Discs
1
Format
UMD
Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Reviews
USA Today - "...Poultry has never been so stuffed with personality....A little slapstick, a little action, rich characters and a whopping serving of wit. All baked to near-perfection." -- 3.5 out of 4 stars, Rolling Stone - ...Devilishly clever Claymation..., Premiere - "...Pleasures abound, particularly the dizzying pie-machine sequence." -- 3 out of 5 stars -- A Satisfying Rental, New York Times - ...[CHICKEN RUN] will hypnotize the young...[And] is packed with the kind of detail that adults will like, too....It's immensely satisfying, a divinely relaxed and confident film., Total Film - "...Aardman's laid a golden egg which offers plenty of poultry powered thrills..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
Author
Peter Lord, Nick Park
Certificate
U
Consumer Advice
Contains mild threat and mild bad language
Additional Information
Facing imminent death while laying eggs at Tweedy's English farm, a group of chickens led by the determined Ginger (Julia Sawahla, BBC-TV's ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS) plan to escape their prisonlike coop. The situation goes from bad to worse when the sinister Mrs. Tweedy (Miranda Richardson) decides to stop selling eggs and use the hens as the main ingredient in chicken pot pies. However, some hope literally falls from the sky in the form of Rocky (Mel Gibson), an American rooster who promises to teach the chickens how to fly. As the hens begin their struggle to get airborne, the monstrous pie-making machine arrives, giving the chickens precious little time to make their great escape.
Aardman Studios' first full-length feature film is a stunning showcase of stop-motion animation. Utilizing the unique Plasticine designs of the acclaimed WALLACE & GROMIT and CREATURE COMFORT shorts, CHICKEN RUN features vibrant visuals and colorful characters that are immediately endearing. (The naive and constantly knitting Babs, voiced by Jane Horrocks, is particularly hilarious.) With its clever writing, witty film references, and pitch-perfect combination of comedy, drama, and romance, CHICKEN RUN is one of those rare movies that genuinely appeals to viewers of every age.
Movie/TV Title
Chicken Run
Sound source
Dolby Digital
Screenwriter
Karey Kirkpatrick, Jack Rosenthal
Run Time
84 mins
Voice
Timothy Spall, Phil Daniels, Julia Sawalha, Jane Horrocks, Lisa Kay, Mel Gibson, Imelda Staunton, Laura Strachan, John Sharian, Miranda Richardson
