Wallace & Gromit - The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

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

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Only Aardman

Only Aardman could have come up with a storyline as funny as this one. One of the funniest movies of all time. Not only is the movie very funny but the bonus tracks are hilarious! Well worth the money. Your kids will watch it over and over. October 3, 2008

My boys LOVE this movie!

I have twin boys, now 3-and-a-half yrs. We first got this at the library over a year ago. They absolutely loved it then and still love it. It is easily their favorite, and we now own other Wallace and Gromit movies (actually, shows) and they are great - I love them too! September 24, 2008

Haven't watched it yet

I bought this as a birthday present for a friend--I don't watch movies myself. Sorry. She loved it when she saw it at a movie theater and wanted to see it again August 12, 2008

Wallace & Gromit - The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

DVD came in perfect condition in only a few days. Great doing business with you! June 21, 2008

You Betcher Bunny

Have some fun. The lovable claymation gadget-inventing duo hits the big screen for the first time in this outrageous and extremely silly adventure. Read the product description for the plot. Clever, harmless, engaging and completely goofy. The jokes are constant and hilarious. Also, check out their early adventures and the equally excellent Chicken Run by the same people. pet the bunnies and eat your vegs. Cheeeeeese!
June 7, 2008

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