dognapping

His comedies frequently explore themes of theft and kidnapping played for laughs, culminating in *Curly Sue* which involves child abduction as a central plot device.

*Fargo* and *The Big Lebowski* both feature kidnapping schemes as central narratives, examining the chaos and moral consequences of abduction crimes.

*Fantastic Mr. Fox* centers on animal theft and protection, exploring the emotional bonds between creatures and owners through a whimsical heist narrative.