I heard someone on the Rotten Tomatoes show describe this as Ocean's 11 but with forest creatures, and that is true. However, even though it is stop-animation, you never forget you are watching what is an utterly Wes Anderson film. Hilarious and quirky but not for quirky's sake.
I watched this film only because I was certain I would be able to figure out the twist; I didn't. The twist is definitely the only redeeming part of the movie, the best is only mildly entertaining and Sarsgaard is woefully underused.
I have never seen a film quite like this. Needs to be seen to be believed. I'm on a Guy Maddin kick now, and hope he doesn't stop any time soon. Made me really want to visit Wennipeg.