
"Chicken Run" is an inventive stop-motion animated film from the creators of "Wallace & Gromit," telling the story of a group of chickens led by Ginger who desperately want to escape their farm before they become chicken pies. Despite their inability to fly, they team up with a smooth-talking American rooster named Rocky who tries to teach them to fly, culminating in a daring and heartfelt escape plan emphasizing teamwork and determination.
Trivia:
1. "Chicken Run" was the first feature-length film by Aardman Animations, marking a transition from their popular short films to full-length movie storytelling.
2. The film's production involved over 100 animators and required crafting over 300 individually hand-made chicken puppets to bring the flock to life.
3. To achieve the smooth and dynamic flying scenes, the animators studied real bird flight and employed innovative animation techniques blending stop-motion and computer effects, which was pioneering for its time.