Why does Fantastic Mr. Fox whistle?

Anderson says Mr. Fox's trademark whistle and sound was inspired by Donald Sutherland in M.A.S.H. “Or maybe it's Elliot Gould… and then also I remember Jeff Goldblum and Ben Vereen had a TV show, Tenspeed and Brownshoe, and they had a little thing they did together.
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Why do they say cuss in Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Well, you can't really put the F word in a kids movie. That's why they just used cuss. By using "Cuss", they did a nice job of turning the phrase, thus allowing both adults and children to watch the movie and extrapolate their own meaning of this word. Or more, getting amused by following conversation.
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Why does Ash spit in Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Because I'm little." After organizing a rescue plan for Kristofferson, Mr. Fox requests that Ash and the other children take care of janitorial needs, to which Ash spits in disapproval.
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What is the message of Fantastic Mr. Fox?

The film delves into what it means to be a father and husband, and the relationships of this family. Foxy breaks the promise he made to his wife, and in doing so turns everyone's lives upside down, but it also forces him to look at himself, to acknowledge who he is.
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Why did Fantastic Mr. Fox have a phobia of wolves?

“I have a phobia of wolves,” is how Mr Fox pretentiously puts it; he says it often. What he means is, as a civilised canine, he is afraid of the primal animal that lurks beneath his gorgeous corduroy suit: his ravenous appetites, his selfishness, the danger he poses to his loved ones.
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Why does Mr. Fox cry when he sees the wolf?

Fox meets the wolf, the whole scene is him realizing that he is not that wild after all. He almost gets his eyes teary due to this realization, he is not a pure animal after all.
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What does fantastic Mr Fox say in French?

Mr. Fox identifies both his and the Wolf's Latin names, then asks in French if a cold winter is expected ("Pensez-vous que l'hiver sera rude ?").
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Is Fantastic Mr. Fox creepy?

The story features a lot of scheming and violence, as three farmers plot to kill Mr. Fox for stealing from them. There are explosions, guns, a knife-wielding rat, a rabid dog, and a secondary character's death, but none of it is graphic or too scary (just a bit startling and/or tense in spots).
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What does Mr. Fox say to the wolf?

Fox actually confronts a wholly black-furred wolf on his victorious drive home. He pulls the motorcar over and yells to the wolf: “Do you speak English?” The wolf doesn't. Mr. Fox tries French.
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Does Ash like Agnes Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Agnes is a minor character in the film Fantastic Mr. Fox. The only female fox child seen, she is a lab partner with Ash, but shows interest in his cousin Kristofferson. Soon thereafter, she and Kristofferson start a romance together, much to Ash's annoyance.
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Are foxes actually allergic to linoleum?

Fox : They say all foxes are slightly allergic to linoleum, but it's cool to the paw - try it.
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Are foxes really allergic to linoleum?

“They say all foxes are slightly allergic to linoleum, but it's cool to the paw, try it. They say my tail needs to be dry cleaned twice a month, but now it's fully detachable, see? They say our tree may never grow back, but one day, something will.
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What animal is coach Skip in Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Coach "Skip" is an albino river otter with white fur, light red eyes and a round, grey nose. He dresses in his coaching uniform, consisting of a white elbow length shirt with a red collar, and his name stitched on the pocket.
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How old is Mr. Fox from Peppa Pig?

How old is Freddy Fox? Freddy Fox turns 5 at his birthday party in 'Grampy Rabbits Dinosaur Park' episode where he celebrates with all his friends and chocolate cake! Freddy Fox is great at smelling and uses his skills to find his friends when playing hide and seek. He can even find Suzy Sheep with his eyes closed.
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What reading age is Fantastic Mr. Fox?

This book is recommended for reluctant readers age 6 and up. But, the reading level rating for the book (difficulty level) is for 4th grade.
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How old is Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Fantastic Mr Fox is a children's novel written by British author Roald Dahl. It was published in 1970, by George Allen & Unwin in the UK and Alfred A. Knopf in the U.S., with illustrations by Donald Chaffin.
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Will there ever be a fantastic Mr Fox 2?

8 Need: Fantastic Mr.

Fox. However, it may not be his decision, and the reason we haven't seen a sequel is simply because it isn't financially viable, as the original movie was one of Wes Anderson's least successful movies in terms of revenue.
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What was Badger worried about?

Fox and his friends dig tunnels to the food cellars of each of the farmers and steal lots and lots of things. Badger begins to have doubts about the heist. Why is Badger worried? Why does he think they might be doing something wrong by stealing all that food?
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What does Mr. Fox not like?

Fox is not afraid of the wolf even though he tells it that he has a phobia of wolves. He sheds a tear as if he has just seen something very pure, like a unicorn.
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What is Kristofferson in Fantastic Mr Fox?

Kristofferson Silverfox is a secondary character in the film Fantastic Mr. Fox. He is Mr. Fox's nephew (from his wife's side) and slightly younger cousin to their son Ash.
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What is a good name for a fox?

When it comes to popular fox names, what about: Fantastic Mr. Fox; Zorro; Megan Fox; Michael J. Fox; Reynard the Fox; Foxy; Scarlett; Silver fox or red fox; What about Vixen? There are so many famous foxes, too.
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Are foxes allergic to chocolate?

Can foxes eat chocolate? No foxes can't eat chocolate! Foxes are considered canids, and chocolate is poisonous for canids. Foxes can't digest chocolate and it makes them sick – even kill them.
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What's wrong with Kylie in Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Kylie is a Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana). This is never mentioned in-film due to a joke relating to Mr. Fox being unable to identity Kylie by his Latin scientific classification, even doubting that opossums existed in ancient Rome.
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How tall is Fantastic Mr. Fox?

Height: 42cm (tall - for a cub). Weight: 3.5kg. Allergies: None.
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