It's a rabbit infestation! Days before the towns annual Giant Vegetable Competition, it is up to the Anti-Pesto Team, Wallace (Sallis) and Gromit, to keep the veggies safe. The capture the rabbits humanely and keep bring them home. They are contacted by the hostess of the competition, Lady Tottington (Carter) to get rid of her rabbit problem in a humane way, much to the chagrin of boyfriend Victor Quartermaine (Fiennes) who has a problem with senseless killing...he likes it, but it has become a problem.
Then the problem gets bigger...much bigger in the form of a large rabbit, also known as the Were Rabbit, who only feeds at night is ravaging the vegetables. As the villagers panic and begin forming angry mobs, it is up to Wallace and Gromit to stop the Were Rabbit before Victor shoots him. With Lady Tottington backing them, and secretly falling for Wallace, things could get harey (yes, I know...it's a bad pun, but I had to do it!).
Time and again Aardman Animation has proven itself. Excellent storytelling (you can follow it), entertaining characters (non-verbal communication) and smart humor (and they're British!)...what more can you ask for.
Wallace and Gromit have proven themselves in a series of short films, but left the audience wanting more...but there is no doubt that they can handle more time. Fans of the shorts (or Aardman Animation) already know what to expect, but it is easy for newcomers to find their way. The rabbits are a wonderful (and adorable) addition to the cast. I laugh at everything they do! And it was interesting seeing how the rest of the town views the gadgetry of Wallace, and to see how he relates to other humans (not just women he is in love with, or mute animals). Beyond the usual humor of the series, the writers reference classic horror films (in humorous ways).
The voice talents are also impressive. Peter Sallis continues to bring warmth and humor to Wallace, and in this film to the character of Hutch as well (I won't talk about this character because it gives away too much of the plot). Ralph Fiennes is brilliant as Victor, at first I didn't even realize it was him! He is the perfect villain, menacing while still overly funny. And Helena Bonham Carter was a great choice as Lady Tottington. Overall it is a great film!
Dude, it's quotable: it is laugh-out-loud funny (even after multiple viewings)
Rent it multiple times: you can't fully appreciate the film until you've seen it a few times. I saw it in theatres twice, and I own the film, and I still find knew aspects of the story, and new things to laugh at/about.
Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were Rabbit (2005) 85 minutes
Director: Nick Park and Steve Box
Starring: Peter Sallis as Wallace / Hutch
Ralph Fiennes as Victor Quartermaine
Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Tottington
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