Mark Kermode reviews Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - Kermode and Mayo's Take

[@joshhunt4146]

The train scene in The Wrong Trousers is one of the best action scenes ever committed to film

[@ComicbookSam]

Correct

[@gammaplayer1]

Absolutely!! :)

[@Reprint001]

Couldn't agree more. I'll add, it's the best action and most hilarious scene of all time.

[@jgowdey]

100%

[@pauldunkley760]

Totally agree. Mind blowing.

[@reetpateet8656]

Wallace and Gromit - to me, an absolute British institution! Utter quality that we should be very proud of!

[@2112pjm]

I was sick in bed on Christmas Day but I watched this and it saved my Christmas. Absolutely spectacular and perfect in every way

[@cameralabs]

I was lucky to attend a preview for this at the BFI last weekend, and the audience reaction for it was bigger than any film I've seen in years. As Mark says, so many great sight gags and references throughout, plus a real treat to see it on the big screen. Can't wait to see it again on Christmas Day!

[@samuelfinnerty5767]

My son is 16 months, this was the first time he ever sat still for more than 10 minutes. Glorious film

[@b3564]

Must have made up for it afterwards!

[@sleeming88]

The "Dog Reads Paper" headline in the newspaper Gromit reads in The Wrong Trousers is still my favourite W&G visual gag

[@highpath4776]

Aye Up magazine for "Hello" celeb mag front page.

[@IJBLondon]

I think mine is how nobody recognises Feathers when he has his chicken disguise on.

[@PR7-82]

I like Anton Deck gag in this one 🤪

[@highpath4776]

@@PR7-82 yeah but the Onya one upped the ante nicely. W and G are a neat cross between Morecambe and Wise and The Two Ronnies for Christmas TV. Even has Feathers doing a musical interlude

[@alannock1358]

It's Duck matches, (instead of Swan) that makes me smile.

[@stephenmarsh3986]

We all loved the cameo appearance of the Farmer from Sean the Sheep. Nick Park and Aardman always make Christmas happy. ❤

[@tomthompson7400]

The slowest chase in movie history is pure genius.

[@siriusmicromaniac]

The previous best slow chase was probably one in an episode of 'Detectorists', in which Lance's clapped out TR7 was in hot pursuit of a speeding moped. But this one beats even that one.

[@tboneisgaming]

You have to love the blue chase boat being called dun nickin'

[@hotdog1214]

It reminded me of that scene in Austin Powers where he runs over the Generic Henchman ™ in a super slow steam roller. Its filmed to look like the usual car running over person until the wide shot when you realise its miles away and moving at snail pace. The canal boat chase in VMF had the same effect and was also laugh out loud funny. 😂😂

[@GaijinEncarmine]

"Have you seen this chicken?" is still one of the funniest goddamn things I've ever seen. I was... what, 5 or 6 when I saw it? It's stuck with me ever since.

[@scratchanitch]

It's you!

[@pf7746]

Followed later in the film bit "It's you!!!"

[@andykey78]

It's when Wallace says, "Good grief! It's you!" When Feathers takes off the rubber glove 😂

[@BOABModels]

I got that on a t-shirt for Christmas last year. One of my favourites, definitely.

[@Millennial_Mike]

Absolutely 😅

[@peterjohnson8894]

Gromit's bedtime reading ... "A Room of One's Own" by Virginia Woof. A genius sight gag.

[@raymofarrell19]

Or 'Paradise Lost' by John Stilton.

[@peterjohnson8894]

@@raymofarrell19 in A Close Shave when Gromit is in a prison cell he sits on the bed reading "Crime and Punishment" by Fido Dogstoyevsky. Pure genius

[@genisisarc]

I loved the 'Gardens of the Galaxy' magazine featuring Alan Titchmartian! 🤣

[@LeeThomas11]

It's one of the many running gags through all the W&G films ... all of Gromit's books are classic literature with the authors names changed to have a dog theme, and all of Wallace's books are renamed with a cheese theme .. it's genius

[@peterjohnson8894]

@LeeThomas11 yep. Always look out for them

[@jameswburke]

The canal boat called The Accrington Queen was a classic gag.

[@Ron-Ayres]

No Parkin!

[@Dave5400]

Agreed, but the Copper's retirement boat name was even better: The "Done Nickin".

[@philb4462]

Sorry, I don't get it.

[@Dave5400]

@@philb4462 I think its a reference to The African Queen, a 50's film set around a boat of the same name.

[@markthorne]

Classic 😂😂😂

[@poe-mvision4299]

W & G films are works of art. Every Oscar Nick Park has won has been 100% deserved. We talk about films for adults and children then these are almost the definition of something for everyone. I've loved everyone with The Wrong Trousers and A Matter of Loaf & Death being my favourites, my children do but my late great Jamaican, Western loving Dad would howl with laughter at them too. We like millions of others will be watching on Christmas Day RIEP Peter Sallis, long live Wallace & Gromit!

[@EdVanMeyer]

Yes, spot the other film references and also.... on the props and models, the rust on the van wheel arches, torn and faded labels on things like the fire extinguisher, it is so realistic in its own way. These details and the models of the houses and sets are just so good.

[@michellegordon456]

@@EdVanMeyer and the barges name the Accrington Queen tops lol

[@jimluton6310]

@@EdVanMeyer Cape Fear at the start... brilliant.

[@AlanEvans789]

Well the radar had a lot of former RAF radar guys going, as it's really obviously based on a radar used at most RAF airfields.

[@curtinparloe]

"Good grief! It's you! Again!" Perfection.

[@manfred747]

I lost it completely when Norbot was being charged to 1%

[@sneezejs]

What took it to another level for me was the emotional pull between W&G this time round. Got quite choked up when Gromit eventually got his pat from his ‘best pal’. Outstanding, even by Aardman’s high standards.

[@chazharris]

It's almost Pixar-like to manage to make an entire movie's arc be about something as simple as a dog wanting to have a pat from his owner instead of a machine replacing human contact. It has such social commentary about the world we are living in today, while being an incredibly simple concept. Brilliant!

[@Elitist20]

Same. Sad how Wallace is often so oblivious to Gromit's feelings.

[@chrisvowell2890]

@@Elitist20 I think the biggest running gag of all is the fact that Gromit shows more human traits and empathy than Wallace!

[@ryannoble4789]

Rewatched the other films and realised they have more depth, better characters and stories then the last 20 Disney films that have had billions spent on them.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

Very much so, because Disney is all about 'flash and no substance', their movies are solely designed to make money and apparently give no thought whatsoever to innovative narrative and very high quality writing.

[@highpath4776]

I think thats a little unfair, Disney / Dreamworks I think dont do bad , but they do try too hard - half an eye on Merchandising + Stage Show / Ice Show, and maybe a little lack of the comedy entertainment that Mickey Mouse had (though I always prefered the Fred Quimby shorts of all kinds )

[@MaltingFarm99]

I couldn't agree more. Disney has lost it. Aardman put more effort into their films. Totally original and captivating as well as funny and clever.

[@bentleycharles779]

@@ryannoble4789 Absolutely right. Absolute talent v none.

[@joanormrod4893]

You can get away with rubbish fx if the script is strong (not that Aardman fx are rubbish).

[@NoDramatix]

Aardman films are all great but the Wallace & Gromit films are absolute genius. This is going to be a real treat, lad.

[@rosssharp1433]

Ideal sight joke if you live in Yorkshire. Two signs on either side of a canal bridge..."Yorkshire Boundary" on one side, "No Parkin" on the other !!

[@QuietBatperson96]

I nearly spat out my tea at that. I also loved that they followed up their “Yorkshire border: keep out!” gag with “Lancashire border: no, YOU keep out!”

[@topmandog1]

and confirms the shaun the sheep farmer lives on either the Pennines or top of peak district

[@22pcirish]

And the other sign that says Yorkshire: keep out, backed by the Lancashire sign that says: No, You keep out!

[@HLA-fq4pk]

And also the county lines below the viaduct it said (on the Yorkshire side) ‘stay out’ and on the Lancashire side ‘you stay out’.

[@stephenphillip5656]

"Keep Out" & "No, YOU Keep Out"!

[@klackon1]

There were some great homage scenes, the white fur seal on Feathers' lap - Blofeld with his white cat in the James Bond films. Then Feathers indicating that Gromit should walk towards him on the canal boat - Magua beckoning Alice from the cliff edge in Last Of The Mohicans. Not forgetting Feathers playing the organ on the submarine - Captain Nemo from 20 000 Leagues Under The Sea. Vengeance Most Fowl is yet another marvellous triumph for Nick Park.

[@siriusmicromaniac]

The precariously balanced canal boat is also a nod to the end sequence in 'The Italian Job'. We loved it, well done (again), Aardman.

[@hotdog1214]

Its another reminder as to why W & G are so good. They are fun on the surface but have so many details, both visually and narratively, with numerous connections and nods to other genres and films that we know, its clever on so many levels and makes them a delight to watch even on multiple repeats. The animation is a marvel in itself but the layers added are so incredibly rich and clever.

[@mikebutler6308]

@@klackon1 And the seal is called Ron... Ron Seal.

[@juliarose4397]

I am more excited for this than any 37-year-old should be.

[@davidjgomm]

Or any 66-year old, like me!!!

[@richardwilson1234]

or any 71 year old 😊

[@gwh3013]

It was brilliant ❤

[@EdVanMeyer]

Yes, it is quality, why we love it.

[@Hedge_witch]

38 here. I loved it.

[@cbnewham_ai]

Loved the reference to Aliens when Gromit has the radar. 😂

[@briandearden9791]

Submarine in sewer - The matrix ; van with feet underneath - Terry Pratchett's luggage', Organ - Captain Nemo

[@bmabs35]

Caught a lot of other nods but missed this one haha.

[@davehoser9415]

This is a superlative piece of cinema. I watched the preview at BFI and the audience reponse throughout the film was loud laughter at the myriad of sight gags. Absolutely wonderful. The applause at the end was sponaneous, loud and long. I think Nick Park was a little taken aback by the reaction. A classic movie.

[@HeidiLandRover]

Getting Shearsmith to play the scary gnome was perfect. And Onya Doorstep even looked like Diane Morgan; certainly not a co-incidence. It were reet grand!

[@SmallBlogV8]

A great bit of silly humour, that name, especially just after the appearance of Anton Dec.

[@hotdog1214]

The word play on Anton Deck and Onya Doorstep had me cracking up (and cracking toast!) Genius.

[@stephenphillip5656]

I watched Vengeance Most Fowl on Christmas Day & IMO it was THE best programme that day. Brilliant & if Nick Park/Aardman films don't get another Oscar, there's no justice. I've recently watched "A Close Shave" again & noticed that "Feathers Was Here" is written on the wall of Gromit's cell when hed been framed for sheep rustling. I'd never spotted it before.

[@rosssharp1433]

A subtle nod to 'Red Was Here' in the Shawshank Redemption, perhaps?

[@davidhuggan6315]

Feathers appears in every Aardman production since The Wrong Trousers 🙂

[@lagentium]

I watched this with my dad, brother, sister-in-law and 16 year old niece with all the adults pointing out the little nuances and loving the film. My niece loved it even though she missed those nuances. Having said that, she loved the cameo from the farmer in Shaun the Sheep and the overall comedy and drama of the story. We loved it 😊

[@karencarpenter8275]

I’ve never been in a room with 10 others of ages from 10 to 85 all in hysterical laughter as the narrowboat chase started…. Brilliant cinema - and love the nods to all sorts of other films. Deserves Oscar number 5 (thanks Ron-Ayers!)

[@Ron-Ayres]

Number Five, I hope - he's already got four! 😉

[@katashworth41]

Nick Park is probably the only person who has a completely perfect filmography, also I do metaphorically tip my hat at the W&G bench outside Preston market every time I pass it (which is at least twice a week).

[@tutstut6909]

I prefer morph

[@watkinzez]

Early Man was a bit mid. I need to revisit it to be fair

[@CorporalFriendlyShark]

@@watkinzez I was going to say the same thing. Good concept but then it essentially ripped off Space Jam but with football and done worse. Watched it once, have no intention of watching it again. It was also a box office flop.

[@Jackdaw5]

Mid?

[@FrozenSurf]

@@Jackdaw5get with it boomer 😂

[@rogerevans425]

A few years ago was walking round Magic Kingdom in Florida, wearing my Wallace and Grommit tee shirt, and was surprised at the number of Americans who were telling me that W&G were much better than anything "these guys" (I assume they meant Disney) produce. Just watched the programme, and it surpassed everything I was hoping for - possibly helped by fact that as someone who owns a narrowboat I was amazed by those sequences - especially the Yorkshire Pontcysyllte.

[@craigcharlesworth1538]

The fact that they've now made 6 films over 30+ years and they're still as good as ever is astonishing. I don't know any other series of films that's maintained this level of quality over that period of time.

[@JemmaGuaney]

This one had a lot of CGI in it, that's one of the notable detractions in my opinion. But, the quality is there and I cannot complain about the volume of output.

[@topmandog1]

@@JemmaGuaney i mean no where near as much as were rabbit though

[@ThePreciseClimber]

Well, 4 out of those 6 were more like extended TV show episodes than proper feature films. In general, W&G has very little content for a franchise that's been around for 35 years. Four short films and 2 feature films. And a couple of shorts & TV ads here and there. Compare that to Shaun the Sheep which got 172 episodes, 2 feature films AND a full-fledged spin-off called Timmy Time with another 80 episodes.

[@JemmaGuaney]

@@ThePreciseClimber I think the Nutcracker styled Norbot is likely replacing Shaun, after IP fatigue.

[@LeeONardo]

@@ThePreciseClimber W&G also have a game back on Xbox/PS2 era I believe, voiced by the cast.

[@Sako85]

Just wonderful, wonderful productions, my favourite all time quote is when Wallace and the world suspect Gromit of sheep rustling, Wallace says to him, "You'll be hunted down lad, well, like a dog...." - excellent !! Has anyone noticed the fertiliser advert which appears for a fleeting second as Gromit speeds past in Vengeance Most Fowl?

[@acetopbanana]

I fell off my chair when Anton Deck appeared! Pure genius!

[@susantailby3755]

Norbert's grating 'TA-DAH' was something. The Bondian canal boat chase was an impressive bit of animation and plotting. Love the Nortbert settings, the Nortberts rescue and how they are rebooted back to goodness =) Gromit getting his moment too!

[@PRAWNBALL11]

I'm 68 and believe W&G to be ageless. This can be enjoyed by all ages. Even at the extended running time it wasn't overlong, as there were enough action set pieces and sight gag's to please everyone. I particularly found the high speed (slow speed) barge chase a standout. All in all...this years TV Christmas highlight. Like Shaun The Sheep...Feathers needs his own series as he stole every scene he was in.

[@adamboydenfromesomerset]

Well I agree and would add that Vengeance Most Fowl is cinematic perfection, there’s nothing you could criticise about it. It’s just wonderful. Well done all

[@vkdeen7570]

u literally couldn't give this movie enough awards seriously... the voices, the jokes, the timing. It's actually genius. so much skill in making an animation like this watched it with my niece and i loved ot just as much as her

[@TheBigAyland]

This will be the highlight of my Christmas Day. Edit: It was the highlight of my Christmas Day.

[@gianniscardarella3220]

This and the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special 🎉

[@robertpewsey8931]

Should be, but sadly wasn't.

[@SlartiMarvinbartfast]

It was definitely the highlight of my Christmas day when it comes to film and TV entertainment.

[@JANGLEPOP1]

It was!

[@BetterTheDevilYouKnow]

It was mine, absolutely loved it.

[@jeemanx]

I remember a friend (at Manchester Film & TV School) showing me Nick's VHS of his student film "A Grand Day Out" way back when. We agreed then he was going to be huge. :)

[@gwh3013]

It is so cine-literate, smart and fun. Just a joy to watch. Loved it.

[@spibeson1]

I want to live in W & G world. The textures of the sets, particularly the indoor ones, and the beautiful way they are dressed and lit is so cosy and welcoming. Being a 68 year old Yorkshireman helps haha.

[@ZilogBob]

Eeeee bah goom!

[@Kelnef]

The "Lancashire Border, You Keep Out!" Got a chuckle out of me

[@ianwilson2968]

@@Kelnef matched by the NO PARKIN sign on the other side of border.

[@andrewwalledge6101]

Can't wait! Every film is a gem and I'm sure this will be too.

[@ArchieAndy27]

Brief mention of Reece Shearsmith as Norbot :D can't wait to see this on Christmas Day. Incidentally, highly recommend Kermode's Secrets of Cinema, such a wonderful series!

[@franko2886]

This was great. Best thing on the telly on Christmas Day. Great Entertainment. Just to add but there was great attention to detail in the recreation of the vernacular architecture - the old traditional English red brick houses and gardens etc...

[@Hedge_witch]

The gnome charging up properly broke me. I was choking on my xmas cake.

[@RaefonB]

My whole fam nearly choked laughing at that one! 😄

[@rikmoran3963]

One of the best noises ever! 😆

[@tboneisgaming]

A smart gnome. Brilliant.

[@michael_houghton]

@@Hedge_witch almost 2% charged 😂

[@B088ICH]

Having now seen this, this review is perfect. I watched it twice already and can't wait to rewatch it time and again to see more things I've missed

[@frogandspanner]

I liked the pontcysyllte viaduct being on the LancashireYorkshire viaduct. And the Feather McGraw as Captain Nemo at the submarine organ. And . . . There are just so many references that it's impossible to catch them all in one viewing; so it's a good thing I recorded it.

[@manfred747]

"It's you!"

[@fibrown444]

As a social and therapeutic horticulturist, I love that Gromit uses his garden to relax. I love the humour to plot and animation of the movie, it was wonderful. The little things to stop and pause at are always great.

[@kjh789az]

MMF is packed with inventive detail and humour. It occupies that narrow territory where logic and the physically possible merge with what we long for but is impossible in the real world and the join is barely visible ...Only when the very long list of credits roll do we sense the enormous amount of production work which realises the inventive screen play. I loved the early bedtime scene when the gnomic garden helper needs to recharge. After much bleeping and burping and eye-flashing a robotic voice says 'One per cent charged.' That's a reference many EV drivers will warm to! It's also a reminder that there's plenty of unrealised potential for social criticism within the Wallace and Gromet world. Thanks.

[@dorcas9370]

Such a treasure! So glad that they don't just cash in on the series and rush out substandard stories (unlike other filmmakers). Loved Aardman Animations right from the start, there is no corner cutting on either production or storyline - brilliant - please don't change!

[@colinhumphreys5916]

The detail on the Yorkshire border bridge “ No Parkin” Genius

[@fusionfan6883]

Sheer perfection❤️ Would love to see it in the Cinema because as they say here, it is so cinematic in ever respect. I have to give special praise to the voice actor who so perfectly captured Wallace’s voice, he has allowed W&G to continue entertaining future generations, what a wonderful job he has done 🙏 And the Norbots are just hilariously scary, I would love a full electronic toy with all the catchphrases, I’m not too old for it honest Mum, I’m only 63😀

[@corinnebrixton6577]

Now I'm looking forward to it even more!! Rewatched A Matter of Loaf and Death last night - utterly brilliant! I remember many years ago the joy of watching A Close Shave for the first time at Christmas - the scene with the sheep on the motorbike had me crying with laughter...

[@bob_the_bomb4508]

The joke with the ‘Toccata and Fugue’ organ playing is that Captain Nemo plays it on an organ in the movie “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”…

[@williamjohnson4117]

@bob_the_bomb4508 and on a submarine, too. The obvious place to have a massive pipe organ...

[@manfred747]

Missed that too. How does Nick Park do it?

[@vickster5001]

I was at the BFI preview last weekend and I absolutely loved it and the atmosphere in the room was wonderful. It's funny and so sharp and clever and fun. Filled me with nostalgia. Probably my favourite after The Wrong Trousers.

[@MadcapShambleton]

The boundless creativity and skill that goes into Nick Park/Aardman productions is truly gobsmackingly brilliant. (Also, gnomes are never not creepy and evil.)

[@lolwhatidk]

robot having an "evil" setting is straight from the simpsons

[@ben9DB]

Evil Krusty

[@TheFrogfather1]

Hopefully his eyes glow red when that setting is selected.

[@gemlife1329]

Here's your problem. Someone set this thing to evil

[@topmandog1]

i mean w and g inspired the simpsons im sure, so why not?

[@gemlife1329]

@topmandog1 And Toy story apparently when John Lassiter visited Aardman and saw the story boards of the train chase sequence

[@madelinesullivan2629]

Loved this on Christmas Day so much. The best thing on Tv !!! Well done to everyone in the production of a classic British comedy 🎭 thank you for making our family laugh 😹

[@Freelancer4tehwin]

Like, famously curmudgeonly Hiyao Miazaki is an Aardman appreciator. Spielberg has tipped his hat to Wallace and Gromit before. Nick Park is one of the most awarded filmmakers ever - he's got *4* Oscars for God's sake! So, I am absolutely unsurprised that this is shaping up to be a cracking good time. Looking very forward to it.

[@PaulHattle]

Well done Nick Park and crew, you stole Christmas this year. Nothing else came remotely close to this piece of genius.

[@paul1979uk]

"A chicken? Behind all this?" 😂 "Good grief, it's you! Again!!" 😂😂😂

[@e-remes7029]

The "Captcha" Select pictures containing Cheese. Entering Norbot's settings via the "Garden Centre"

[@JoMad53]

The puns come thick and fast, A dress shop called Cheap Frills, an advert for Madame Butter Pies and so on. Love it!

[@manfred747]

I'm ashamed to ask...Madame Butter Pies?

[@JoMad53]

As in the gilbert & sullivan opera Madame Butterfly…. weird I know

[@rosssharp1433]

@@JoMad53 Also a possible Northern cross-reference to Paul McCartney's Wings song 'Admiral Halsey'? kzbin.info/www/bejne/joW9aqlsmt2Amrc

[@sarahflanagan7259]

'Very mild threat'? Those gnomes are terrifying.

[@highpath4776]

Reminded me of Doctor Who early reboot christmas specials with santa clauses etc

[@ISuperTed]

We just thought of Weeping Angels!

[@andrewphippsphillips1455]

@@sarahflanagan7259 they almost turn into the goblins from the brilliant Disenchantment series

[@Studiocolourjoy]

Also Midwich Cuckoo vibes. I really wanted to love this but found it over long/underedited and there was something about the aesthetic of this one that was less appealing somehow. Or possibly some subliminal Netflix influence? Am going to watch it a few more times as could be I just wasn't in the mood. Or maybe it's just not going to be my favourite one.

[@dianeunderhill8506]

​@@StudiocolourjoyYou must be hard to please!

[@sharonjones873]

Wallace and Gromit have rightly assumed the crown that once belonged to Morecambe and Wise; that crown being The Kings of Christmas. Absolute genius and the most wonderful comedy. Glorious return, long live the kings!

[@thomashrubecky1663]

Mind you, I would love to see more of Aardman's Robbie the Reindeer animations. They were also an awful lot of fun.

[@davidhuggan6315]

On that note, it would be great to see a Christmas-themed Wallace & Gromit episode

[@michaelkenny4124]

So glad feathers is back! what a great character, as they all are. So excited to watch it.

[@joemorris4424]

I like the North News gag. And now we go to ‘Ant and Dec’…. Pan to ‘Anton Deck’ 😅

[@highpath4776]

Waiting for a small insect on a pack of playing cards

[@andydavison6759]

And ‘Onya Doorstep’😂😂

[@rosssharp1433]

Please...'Up North News' !

[@jmartin1885]

Christmas 1989... I saw the trailer on BBC for A Grand Day Out! Stop-motion WITH lip-sync, I said out-loud; "That is something very special, it's gonna be big!" I've watched ALL Aardman films all-my-life! I don't see a time when I won't watch... Happy Christmas everybody

[@NigelThompson-hb5jg]

Mr Mayo looks bored to tears at the beginning :)

[@frwdodoodid203]

always does to be honest

[@XL-5117]

@@NigelThompson-hb5jg He always looks like this

[@paulmurgatroyd6372]

Watching Feathers McGraw at the organ reminds me a lot of Davey Jones playing the organ on the Flying Dutchman. Except of course, Feathers has a mug of tea.

[@colinlambert882]

You missec the other reference - the big white tea mug said “World's Best Boss” from The Office.

[@DavidAlanGilbert]

I'd assumed that was a reference to The Abominable Dr Phybes playing the organ.

[@SpadgesJug]

@ No, it’s Captain Nemo (James Mason) playing his organ on the Nautilus submarine from 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea.

[@DavidAlanGilbert]

@@SpadgesJug Ah OK, an even older reference!

[@ISuperTed]

Laughed out loud when I spotted the mug on the Organ 😂

[@GorgeDawes]

Much like everyone else, I loved it. Brilliant voice work from the actor playing Wallace, you genuinely couldn’t tell that it wasn’t Peter Sallis. I can’t really explain why but I found the way that Norbot’s movements were animated to be extremely funny. My kids have banned me from doing the Norbot Walk out in public.

[@ZuluRomeo]

Just back from seeing it on the telly. By far the best TV event this Christmas and it isn't even close.

[@paulnolan4971]

Loved it. I knew nothing going in. FEATHERS !!! The nun lmao and the legend that is Reece playing both sides - as it were. Genius

[@PurushaDesa]

I loved Matter of Loaf and Death so much. Aardman riffing on crime thrillers is just the best.

[@mauriceedwards9588]

The amount of film references are multiple I was loving it got to watch it again for sure.

[@HARRi81_UK]

My favourite little moment was the appearance of the farmer from Shaun the Sheep.

[@strooomon]

Wallace and Gromit remains the most joyous cinema series. The end of A Grand Day Out remains etched in my soul. Itbis rare to both smile and cry. I remember goint to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for their W and G special section. The time and care are simpley incredible. The end result, nore often than not transcend.

[@rosssharp1433]

Yes - the MFA rarely disappoints! (I used to live in Wellesley)

[@strooomon]

@rosssharp1433 Brighton Framingham Watertown. MFA is pretty spe ial

[@steventhomas2856]

I like the fact that Onya Doorstep *somehow* actually looks quite like Philomena Cunk.

[@fadikhoory5350]

She is voiced by her.

[@topmandog1]

@@fadikhoory5350 thats the point

[@TenaciousDealer]

Truly unique and fantastic experience yet again. Perfect follow up to a brilliant film. Couldn't be happier with it.

[@kevinjones4559]

The canal chase is much more exciting than the finale of any Bond film involving space, airships or underwater.

[@brianmorgan9811]

Another masterpiece from Nick Park. His team deserve a further Oscar.

[@2chickenbone]

if this doesnt get nominated for any awards i will RIOT!! such a perfect follow up to TWT

[@the_lost_navigator7266]

The canal boat being modified with twin outboard motors was surely a nod to Top Gear (Clarkson's Toyota Hilux). I watched it on Christmas day and again on new years day. Also loved the Aliens reference.

[@cruachan1191]

I need no excuse to watch Wallace & Gromit at Christmas, and now I have a good reason to re-watch The Wrong Trousers as well. My niece (now 17) spent her childhood convinced every sheep in the world was called Shaun because of Aardman.

[@katashworth41]

I’m in a group (of frankly slightly mad people) who collect sheep and we all love Shaun, he may not be one of our Especially Beloved Herdies but I can speak on behalf of all us that he’s an honorary Herdy.

[@garyross3453]

Hilarious and action-packed, with all the charm you’d expect. But there’s also a deeper thread running through it - a thoughtful message about technology’s role in our lives (the pattomatic etc.) and how it often strips away the human touch. And honestly, that feels so quintessentially Aardman, doesn’t it? Their work has always celebrated the tactile, hands-on magic of creation

[@timothypeacock2737]

There are many films that are portrayed in this new production of W&G. Watch it again and look for them Yes African queen is one and the run away nun is another. There are many more. Brilliant Rebecca x

[@rosssharp1433]

I liked the 'Feathers (Red) was here' reference to The Shawshank Redemption !

[@jeremymullins1294]

Ok, well, the Evil switch is straight from The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror III" episode when Bart's talking Krusty doll tried to kill him. (A reference itself of the "Talking Tina" Twilight Zone episode!)

[@AndyGabrielPowell]

The organ on the sub... Captain Nemo. So many gags and preposterious moments, e.g. the submarine in the basement; it's another Oscar, surely?

[@lestrem11]

Best thing on television. A cinematic masterpiece. When Grommet fell from the bridge I had tear in my eye.

[@zaggyboy100]

Love howKermode repeats the Gnome improvements joke (clearly amused) and Mayo is like "yeah" (clearly unamused) haahahah

[@rokker101]

I have a sneaking suspicion that this W&G will be THE most watched TV show this Xmas!

[@wrightyy]

@@rokker101 Gavin and Stacey.

[@papalaz4444244]

@@wrightyy Mrs Brown's Balls

[@DKTronics70]

@@wrightyy Nobody wants James Corden on their TVs, ruining their christmas.

[@marksmith334]

@@DKTronics70he is made of sloppy clay though

[@leftmono1016]

@@DKTronics70 - I’m not a fan of Cordon by any means, but G&S is excellent. I’d like to think it’s all Ruth Jones in the writing department.

[@croggerobber]

The best one since the Wrong trousers for me. I bloody loved it.

[@headfirstonly]

*So* many spot-on nods, right from that "Cape Fear" reference straight out of the gate. Utterly brilliant.

[@grimTales1]

I really liked the Italian Job one was well :D

[@IJBLondon]

​@grimTales1 "Aliens" too with the radar blips coming through the fog.

[@Jazzhamster47-t5s]

Just notice something else. During the barge-chase, as the chasing barge barge gets closer, the shot changes to a wide shot showing the towpath. An old lady and a dog shuffle by. I'm convinced the she is one of Terry Gilliam's regulars from Monty Python. She also briefly appears in TCOTW-R.

[@citizencairn5230]

Watched it yesterday. Thought it was absolutely first class.

[@stevenmatthews9746]

Still laughing at Anton Deck the newscaster

[@Jazzhamster47-t5s]

Is it just me or is the organ scene a homage to Disney's 20,000 leagues under the sea from 1954? After all Captain Nemo was in a submarine when he was playing. (Or am I just mis-remembering?)

[@mikewilson8513]

You are spot on. I got that straight away as well.

[@unchattytwit]

Come on, " Garden gnomes are scary" ! Really!! Nick Parks and Aardman have surpassed Disney - how's that for an Xmas present! Great vlog.

[@Cw90118]

The only problem I have is knowing that it's going to be YEARS before we get another. Laughed HARD at several jokes in this, and had a smile on my face from start to finish. It's up there with The Wrong Trousers for me.

[@thereader6667]

@@Cw90118 apparently that’s the last one, the finale. 😞

[@Cw90118]

@ nope. Nick Park has already confirmed there will be more W&G

[@LFire12]

@@thereader6667 Doubt that! Feathers escaped, and the post credits shot was a definite inidcator for a third installment of a Feathers trilogy.

[@RobertWalsh-vp5ui]

It was amazing. I'd put it as number 3 in my top W&G movies. 1 is Wrong Trousers and 2 is Big Day Out. Then this one because it has the return of Feathers McGraw. One of the greatest villains in all of cinema.

[@tomhorwat5313]

I recently saw Chicken Run for the first time (I know, long time no see). The end scene with the plane taking off and chase, was one of the most genuinely exhilarating and funniest things I've ever seen.