Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl * A Journey Unlike Any Other – From The Characters To The Storyline It Is Fantastic
Aardman’s four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award-nominated Merlin Crossingham return with a brand new epic adventure, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. In this next installment, Gromit’s concern that Wallace is becoming too dependent on his inventions proves justified, when Wallace invents a “smart” gnome that seems to develop a mind of its own. When it emerges that a vengeful figure from the past might be masterminding things, it falls to Gromit to battle sinister forces and save his master… or Wallace may never be able to invent again!
KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Avalon N. comment, “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is an impressive animated and well-thought out film that took me on a journey unlike any other. From the characters and their development to the animation backgrounds it is a fantastic film.” See her full review below.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
By Avalon N., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is an impressive animated and well-thought out film that took me on a journey unlike any other. From the characters and their development to the animation backgrounds it is a fantastic film.
The storyline follows the character Wallace (Ben Whitehead) as he begins to get a little too dependent on all his inventions. Gromit is concerned that this has gotten out of hand. Gromit’s suspicions prove to be valid when a smart gnome that Wallace has created seems to develop a mind of its own. When a figure reappears, ready to execute his revenge, it is up to Gromit to stop him or Wallace may never be able to invent again.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Aardman’s four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award-nominated Merlin Crossingham. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
One of the most impressive parts of this film is its animation technique. Wallace & Gromit films all use a style of animation called claymation which is essentially a mix of computer animation and clay models of characters and sets used in the movie.
Claymation involves being very careful not to mix the different clays or it could result in the colors of the clay figures being amiss. It is a very long and tedious, yet rewarding process.
I also really like the plot. I can’t say too much for fear of spoiling it but, the whole story really captured and held my attention. Even from the beginning when all we see is Wallace’s numerous inventions. I also really enjoy how they feature a dog as a central character that drives most of the story and yet, he cannot speak. That keeps a bit of a realistic aspect to the story.
The film’s message is to always be careful with what you create and trust your gut instinct.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
I give Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18, plus adults. You can watch this film on Netflix starting January 5, 2025.
Photos: Aardman’s four-time Academy Award®-winning director Nick Park and Emmy Award-nominated Merlin Crossingham return with a brand new epic adventure, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024
