Dario Russo, of ‘Danger 5’ cult fame, draws on Japanese and Korean folktales, as well as his own upbringing in the Adelaide Hills, with this story of a trickster fox let loose in the henhouse of Australian culture. Nick is your average good bloke – heart of gold, a bit thick, a dud root, looks forward to schnitty night at the pub. When his fiancée betrays him, Nick is unwise enough to listen to a fox who has a typically cunning scheme for returning his foxy lady to him. An all-star cast headed by Jai Courtney and Emily Browning, includes Miranda Otto and Kym Gyngell, with the voices of Olivia Colman and Sam Neill. There are also talking magpies, magic holes, and lots of yapping Jack Russells. Russo explores the struggle between domestication, commitment and stability against the wild and primal desire for freedom, novelty and lust-but most importantly, he does it in a very, very funny way.
Cinefied – “It’s a ridiculous dark comedy loaded with insane puppetry, nudity and off-the-wall humor that was inspired by Japanese and Korean folklore mixed with Russian tales, this is a blend that is purely original in its execution.” (full review here)
Film Festival Today – “There’s a consistency of tone that carries the viewer through, and a delight in the dramatic mayhem that proves infectious, largely thanks to the very talented and game cast.” (full review here)
Tessa Smith – “The film’s greatest strength is its self-awareness. The Fox knows exactly what it is and doesn’t shy away from its own absurdity for a single second. It manages to balance being a hilarious comedy with being a genuinely smart exploration of human nature.” (full review here)
