Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit - A Movie Review

Beware the moon. The Were-Rabbit is on the prowl for your vegetables.

Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit released to theaters in 2005. Something is amuck. Wallace and Gromit set off on a new adventure to protect the neighborhood from a savage beast eating all the vegetables in everyone’s gardens. It’s only a matter of time before these events ruin the annual vegetable competition.

I have always been an immense fan of the Wallace and Gromit media since I was a little girl. I saw Wallace and Gromit: the Curse of the Were-Rabbit three times in the theater. I most likely watched the DVD over a thousand times. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is an impressive work of clay animation that sports a message about friendship.

Wallace and Gromit are a unique duo. I believe that The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is the best example of their friendship which is why this movie means so much to me. They are the total opposite, and sometimes that’s one of the best parts of a friendship. They each have a commemorating moment to share their loyalty to one another.

The voice cast for Wallace and Gromit is unforgettable. The late Peter Sallis’ commendable performance as Wallace is iconic. Joining the cast Helena Bonham Carter is a sensation as Lady Tottington. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit did not hold back with its menacing villain, Victor Quartermaine. I will always remember feeling on-edge in the theater when I was 10-years old. Ralph Fiennes outdid himself as the pompous man.

An entire ensemble of talented individuals added an incredible layer of comedy that will never be forgotten. I always got a kick out of the Vicor. The late Nicholas Smith’s delivery of Vicor’s prophecy of the were-rabbit is forever remembered. I even mimicked the monologue a few times on my own.

Being voiceless does not stop Gromit from speaking a thousand words through his expressive eyes. The clay animation is superb. You can immediately sense what Gromit is feeling no matter what. Gromit earns the best dog award in my book!

Aardman broke the record for the largest number of ensemble characters in a clay animated movie at the time. Whether it is just a small part, every character stands out delivering a funny line, a humorous background moment, or just one of the characters who animators had to animate in the background.

Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit spent five years in the making! Due to the incredibly slow process of clay animation, this film is absolutely remarkable! The best scene has to be the town gathering at the church discussing the events. I can only imagine what filming that scene had to be like because every single character moved at every second!

Give a hand to that team of 250 crew members who spent each day making 3-seconds of footage, creating 30 Miniature sets, and all of Wallace’s quirky inventions. Tottington Hall is a beautiful work of art. Credit also goes to Julian Knotts for his noteworthy signature music.

Nick Park and Steve Box most definitely earned the award for Best Animated Film in 2005. Their incredible patience, hard work, and creativity made a successful film. I would recommend that you listen to the stories they have to tell on the DVD commentary. There was a story every day logged of the frustrations, memories, or secrets in the five years of the making.

To this day, Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit will always be one of my favorite films. If you have not watched it, I recommend you grab a slice of cheese and enjoy it..