Genre: Clay Animation/Comedy/Halloween
Runtime: 85 minutes
"Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" Plot Summary
Dreamworks Animation and Aardman bring back famous Claymation pals Wallace & Gromit for frightful fun in “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.”
Wallace, the cheese-loving inventor, and his intelligent dog, Gromit, are in high demand as the town’s annual "Giant Vegetable Competition" approaches. The pair run “Anti-Pesto,” specializing in humanely ridding the neighborhood of dreaded veg-eating pests. The townspeople hold Anti-Pesto in high esteem as protectors and guardians of their precious prize-winning vegetables.
Wallace is especially pleased when he is able to impress the lovely Lady Tottington with his humane and efficient dispatch of her bunny breeding problem. However, the lady’s money-grubbing suitor, Victor, is not particularly pleased with Lady Tottington's adoration of the pest-control duo.
When a gigantic beast shows up on a veg-devouring rampage, Wallace and Gromit must defend their honor and the Anti-Pesto name by finding the beast and saving the fair. At every turn, they must contend with Victor, a cunning hunter and determined beau.
Note to Parents on "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit"
“Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” humorously parodies horror films in telling the story of the town ravaged by the Were-Rabbit. While some moments of peril unfold, accompanied by requisite scary music, the movie will probably only be slightly scary to young children.
Of greater concern to some parents will be the proliferate use of a rifle by the antagonist, Victor. In several scenes, Victor threatens or shoots at rabbits and the Were-Rabbit. He is rarely shown without the gun in hand.
The movie contains some mild innuendo and colorful phrases or words that play off of questionable words. Also, in one scene a man accidentally “moons” the crowd as his pants fall down.
"Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" Content Overview
The following contains some of the most prominent examples of possibly scary or offensive content in the movie:
Violence (High)
-Wallace uses a metal contraption around the rabbits' necks to hold them, although they don't seem to be in pain.
-Victor threatens to shoot and shoots at rabbits and the Were-Rabbit.
-Gromit flies a little plane in a "dogfight" with another dog. The other dog's plane crashes to the ground, but he is ok.
Sex/Nudity (Low)
-Some innuendos are made.
-A brief view of a man's Bottom is seen as he swings around a pole.
Profanity (Low)
-A townsperson states that he thinks the veggie ravaging beast is "arson...someone arsing around." .
Alcohol/Drugs (Low)
-Some townspeople are seen holding pipes.
Bad/Disrespectful Behavior (Medium)
-Victor is intent on shooting rabbits. Also, he wants to marry Lady Tottington, but only for her money.
-The Were-Rabbit burps loudly in a couple of scenes.
Scary Scenes (High)
-Scenes listed under violence may be scary for children.
-Shadows and sounds along with scary music convey that a large beast, the Were-Rabbit, is ravaging the vegetables and gardens. The scene in which this unseen danger terribly frightens the vicar could be scary for young children.
-Wallace leaves Gromit alone in the car at night. Gromit is fearful and hears scary noises.
-Victor goes after the Were-Rabbit with a rifle.
Sad/Distressing Scenes (Low)
-In one scene, Wallace appears to be dead, but he awakens when he smells a piece of cheese.
Discuss "Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" with Your Family
- Your kids may find Claymation and the five year making of "Wallace & Gromit" fascinating. Information can be found on the official movie website .
