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A decade after their last hilarious short, the Oscar-winning A Close Shave, Claymation wonders Wallace and Gromit return for a full-length adventure. Daffy scientist Wallace (voiced by Peter Sallis) and his heroic dog Gromit are doing well with their business, Anti-Pesto, a varmint-hunting outfit designed to keep their English town safe from rabbits chomping on prized vegetables. Wallace meets Lady Tottington (Helena Bonham Carter), who appreciates Wallace's humane way of dealing with rabbits (courtesy of the Bun-Vac 6000), and sets up a rivalry with the gun-toting Victor Quartermaine (Ralph Fiennes, enjoying himself more than ever). Creator Nick Park, with co-director/writer Steve Box, delivers a story worthy of the 85-minute running time, although it stretches the act a bit; the formula plays better shorter, but the literally hand-crafted film is a joy to watch. Taking a chapter from classic horror films, a giant were-rabbit is soon on the prowl, and the town is up in arms, what with the annual vegetable contest close at hand. (Anyone who's seen the previous three shorts knows who saves the day.) Never content to do something simply when the extravagant will do, W&G's lives are filled with whimsical Rude Goldberg-style devices, and the opening number showcasing their alarm system is pure Aardman Animation at its finest. Even though there's a new twist here--a few mild sight gags aimed at adults--this G-rated film will delight young and old alike as Park, like team Pixar, seems incapable of making anything but an outstanding film. --Doug Thomas, Amazon.com
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Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.
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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Another sucess for Nick Park and co, this movie is yet another jewel in Aardman's crown. With a wide variety of characters and more visual gags than you can shake a stick at (or in this particular case, shake a carrot at) this is Wallace and Gromit as you've never seen them before. Since A Close Shave, they are now running a veg protection business called 'Anti-Pesto'. With the Giant Vegetable Competition only days away, a huge ravenous beast is on the loose, threatening to spoil everything. Can Wallace and Gromit catch him? This DVD will contain the following extras:
Anamorphic Widescreen Presentation
English DD5.1 Surround
English subtitles
Cracking Commentary with Nick Park and Steve Box
Deleted Scenes
How Wallace and Gromit Went To Hollywood
Behind The Scenes Of The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit
A Day In The Life At Aardman
How To Build A Bunny
The Family Album
Games such as: Anti-Pesto SWAT Team, Victor Quartermaine's Guide To Cool, and Style With Lady Tottington.
DVD-ROM Printables
Making of the Were-Rabbit
All 10 'Wallace & Gromit's Cracking Contraptions' shorts
The Amazing World of Wallace & Gromit
Stage Fright
5/5. A truly wonderful Wallace and Gromit movie.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wallace & Gromit seem to have been around forever. They've been catapulted to fame from three wonderful, oscar-winning shorts and now here comes their movie. No pressure then... It certainly doesn't feel like it.
This is an effortless film, full of visual and word puns. The films are a celebration of all things English. Our two heroes are not only on a par with great animated characters, like Bugs and Daffy, but are two of the great comic characters in film, alongside Laurel & Hardy. We're very lucky to be around while Nick Park makes films. He is a cinema giant making films that will be watched many years from now.
That said, the pair, like the aforementioned Stan & Ollie, do work better in the short format. The film, while never stretched, demands a lot from our trusted pair... Mr. Wallace is often off screen as the plot requires so it's up to his trusted friend Gromit to rescue both him and the film. Has he let us down yet?
It's a wonderful film for adults and children. The best that can be said for it is that it deserves a place on your mantlepiece alongside the three other charming shorts.
This is an effortless film, full of visual and word puns. The films are a celebration of all things English. Our two heroes are not only on a par with great animated characters, like Bugs and Daffy, but are two of the great comic characters in film, alongside Laurel & Hardy. We're very lucky to be around while Nick Park makes films. He is a cinema giant making films that will be watched many years from now.
That said, the pair, like the aforementioned Stan & Ollie, do work better in the short format. The film, while never stretched, demands a lot from our trusted pair... Mr. Wallace is often off screen as the plot requires so it's up to his trusted friend Gromit to rescue both him and the film. Has he let us down yet?
It's a wonderful film for adults and children. The best that can be said for it is that it deserves a place on your mantlepiece alongside the three other charming shorts.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An eagerly awaited full length feature film from Aardman starring the award-winning animated duo, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit lives up to expectations by having a good story, humour for kids and knowing wit for adults.
The quintessentially English duo have a job catching and looking after rabbits to ensure that nothing is spoilt or eaten for the forthcoming annual vegetable show. All is going well till one of Wallace's eccentric inventions gets into the mix with catastrophic results though it all, of course, turns out fine in the end.
A charming film with strong characters and Gromit's silent stares expressing more than any words. Well worth seeing.
The quintessentially English duo have a job catching and looking after rabbits to ensure that nothing is spoilt or eaten for the forthcoming annual vegetable show. All is going well till one of Wallace's eccentric inventions gets into the mix with catastrophic results though it all, of course, turns out fine in the end.
A charming film with strong characters and Gromit's silent stares expressing more than any words. Well worth seeing.
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Curse-it classic!
Great film, great characters, very funny. Some bits are a bit strange but that's fine. Storyline:Wallace is under a curse and he turns into a were-rabbit. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Stickaronney
Hilariously funny
This film is funnier than most So called adult comedys
that are being produced these days you and your kids will love it.
I had tears rolling down my cheeks.
that are being produced these days you and your kids will love it.
I had tears rolling down my cheeks.
Published 3 months ago by memo
Out of this world animation
My kids (3 and 5) are W&G addicts: Wrong Trousers; Close Shave; Loaf and Death; Day Out. I am a W&G admirer, actually more of a Nick Park admirer having watched the progression and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by a Brit in the Pyrenees
Universal horror meets the house of Ealing?
Just a few days to go until the Tottington Giant Vegetable competition kicks off. The villagers are feeling good due to the excellent work of Anti-Pesto, the protection firm run by... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Spike Owen
Brilliant!
While I'm a big fan of the Wallace & Gromit shorts, I find the film to be an equal masterpiece, with an intriguing and hilarious story, beautiful animation and a top-class voice... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Rochester
Fabulous fun
This is one of the finest works in animation ever. The fantastic models and smooth movements make it a joy to watch. With lots of witty puns and tons of features it is a must have. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Angy
Wallace & Gromit Curse of the Were Rabbit
This is an excellent film. It is very funny and suitable for adults and children. I can watch it over and over again.
Published 9 months ago by Ellie
Not great
The movie isn't nearly as good as the 4 episodes. I don't think the long format works and the movie spends too long on other characters. Read more
Published 13 months ago by NICH
Wallace & Gromit 'Curse of the Were Rabbit'
This was bought for my sister who is Wallace & Gromit mad. She absolutely loves this DVD. Very funny that your sides will split.
Published 16 months ago by loobyloo44
Good service, good dvd
Thanks for the swift delivery of my dvd, can't really go wrong with a classic like this, appeals to all!
Published 16 months ago by J Kee
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