Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham reunite to direct Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, the sixth installment in the beloved stop-motion series. A must-watch for fans of animation, this film is now streaming on Netflix and BBC. While prior knowledge of the series enhances the experience, newcomers can easily jump in and enjoy the unique adventures of Wallace and Gromit.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is poised to captivate audiences and reclaim the spotlight for stop-motion animation. In an era where this art form is often overlooked and replaced with high-octane action and sci-fi, Park and Crossingham’s latest masterpiece is set to revive its magic. Dive into our review to discover the highlights of this charming film and find out if it’s the perfect fit for you!
Wallace & Gromit are Back!
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl begins with a flashback on a stormy night as Wallace rings the police to let them know he and Gromit might just have foiled a robbery. Thanks to the brave duo, Feathers McGraw, a penguin is put behind bars for attempting to steal a diamond, and is sentenced to spend the rest of his natural life behind bars, and clearly, he isn’t thrilled about it. Meanwhile, in the present time, Wallace and Gromit are living their best life.
Since this is the 6th installment of the movie series, the bar was set high for the stop-motion aspect of the movie, and we have to admit, it was delivered from the very beginning. There’s no doubt that this installment has experimented a little more than the previous ones, and it has certainly paid off. The opening sequence after the flashback especially stands out when Wallace uses unique tech to eat his breakfast. Elon Musk might just get some ideas from this movie!
One of the central themes of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is Gromit’s loyalty whilst feeling left out because of Wallace’s latest invention, a robotic garden gnome. There are things Norbot can do that Gromit can’t, like tedious garden tasks in a matter of seconds. Of course, Wallace is constantly impressed by his invention, but Gromit doesn’t feel the same way. This remains the ongoing narrative of the movie, and one can occasionally focus on it when not admiring the top-notch stop-motion.
Wallace, voiced by Ben Whitehead, is one of the highlights of the movie, which is a little surprising, considering he took over the role after Peter Sallis retired in 2010. Nevertheless, Whitehead has done a brilliant job playing this iconic character. In addition, the plot line involving Feathers McGraw also makes things more interesting, and anyone who might think this is an animation for kids, couldn’t be more wrong.
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is for anyone and everyone who enjoys an entertaining storyline and some great animation because that’s the best way to summarize this movie. The runtime doesn’t feel overwhelming, and it is quite a breezy watch!
Conclusion
The entertainment industry needs to work on adding more stop-motion movies and shows because they truly feel like a lost art that needs to be revived, but for now, Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is an excellent addition to this genre!