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Chicken Run
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Metascore
88 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 34 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings

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  • Starring: Julia Sawalha, Mel Gibson
  • Summary: A claymation spoof of classic prison-camp flicks like "The Great Escape." One of the birds hatches a plot to fly the coop at Tweedy's Chicken Farm.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    The suspense isn't exactly breathtaking, but there are some mighty fine laughs in this clever Claymation cartoon.Family fun for all.
  2. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Steven Rea
    100
    It's aimed at adults as much as children, with jokes that work on multiple levels, and contraptions.
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  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: J. Hoberman
    40
    A combination of "Barnyard Follies" and "Schindler's List."

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 2 out of 13
  1. PanhandleM.
    10
    I ate a sandwich this morning and I was reminded of Chicken Run...what a spectacular film that was. It seems so far away now. Everything was simpler then.… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  2. Connor
    9
    A fun, entertaining film with plenty of uniquely English humor.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. Film_Fanatic_15
    8
    Chicken Run is a smart, funny, intelligent, movie full of pure entertainment for the entire family. Oh the irony! How a civilized adult and a child can be amused by this at the same time. That basically sums it up.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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