Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-RabbitDirectors: Nick Park, Steve Box
Cast: Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham CarterAnimated
Rated: G
85 minutes
When it comes to animation, things generally fall into two categories: Mature matter targeting an older audience or kiddie eye-candy. However, in the wasteland there are those rare jewels that honestly deliver something for everyone.
In that field, Nick Park has solidified himself as a name that can be trusted. Park has come a long way. From quiet screenings of his animated short Creature Comforts to full-fledged phenomenon status with Chicken Run.
And it's all thanks to the dynamic duo of Wallace, a simple idiot with a knack for zany inventions and his dog/lifepartner/servant Gromit.
The first thing that strikes you when watching them is the staggering amount of work it took to complete such a pleasing product. A crew of 250 people used 44 pounds of glue every month to assist in sticking down the sets. They even had to create new software to pick up the slight imperfections such as fingerprints on the figures faces, which add wonderful character and remind us that this project took five years to finish.
In this, their first full-length feature, Wallace and Gromit are humane rabbit hunters protecting their town's most prized possessions, their big vegetables. It's days before the veggie show and wouldn't you know it, there's trouble afoot.
Wallace and Gromit's trademark hijinks are rampant as contraptions are used and silliness ensues. Definitely a delight to be enjoyed on the big screen, and since it's a favourite of all ages it's a great candidate for parent and tot time.
