Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” marks the delightful return of the beloved claymation duo after a 16-year hiatus, premiering today, December 25, 2024, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK, with a global release on Netflix scheduled for January 3, 2025.
Synopsis
The societal view on Wallace is affected by his invention and the deception caused by his gadget, A gnome named Norbot that was built by Wallace. Subsequently, Wallace becomes the main suspect for several destruction of gardens in the neighborhood, gromit on the other hand has one aim, to find who’s the real cause of the devastation and has put his master on the wrong side. Further complications arise with Feathers McGraw-the villainous penguin from The Wrong Trousers (1993) who here displays more depth and brings nostalgia and suspense.
Cast & Crew
- Directors: Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham
- Writers: Nick Park and Mark Burton
- Voice Cast:
- Wallace: Ben Whitehead
- Chief Inspector Mackintosh: Peter Kay
- PC Mukherjee: Lauren Patel
- Norbot: Reece Shearsmith
Ben Whitehead steps into the role of Wallace, succeeding the late Peter Sallis, bringing a familiar yet fresh energy to the character.
Critical Reception
В ранних рецензиях многих зрителей фильм понравился, о чем и говорит его рейтинг, который составляет по данным Rotten Tomatoes 53% по 53 рецензиям, а по данным Metacritic – 82%.
Cultural Significance
‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ not only brings back the beloved characters of Wallace and Gromit, but it also brings back Feathers McGraw, making the movie more interesting for veteran viewers. The plot of the movie provides a humorous commentary on the over-reliance on gadgets by the society, addressing some of the current issues in jest as only Aardman can do. The carefully designed stop-motion animation along with intriguing plot lines continues to raise the bar in animation, further promoting the legacy of the Wallace & Gromit brand.
Personal Insights
The film combines light comedy with thriller storylines which fits perfectly with two characters who have captured audiences all around the world, Wallace and Gromit. The return of Feathers McGraw is also nice to see, alongside the new Norbot x which touches on the more humorous aspects of overreliance on technology in a new way. The careful animation details, together with the perfect master voice performances, guarantee a watching experience that is warm and provokes thoughts at the same time.
