David Walliams wrote the book, Taika Waititi plays the villain, and chaos reigns supreme.
Librarians Mr. and Mrs. Meek indulge their demanding daughter Myrtle's every wish. When she wants a Fing, they search deep in the jungle. After finding one, Myrtle faces off against a Viscount who wants the rare creature.
Acting
Taika Waititi clearly having too much fun as the villain.
Practical Effects
The Fing creature design — nightmare fuel or adorable? You decide.
Director
Jeffrey Walker
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
David Walliams has cameoed in nearly every adaptation of his children's books, usually as an authority figure who looks ridiculous.
This continues the British tradition of 'horrible children who never face consequences' from Roald Dahl to Horrid Henry.
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