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(October 20, 2024) Original

Release Date:

January 3, 2025

Synopsis:

From IMDb: “Focus on Gromit’s concern that Wallace has become over-dependent on his inventions, which proves justified when Wallace invents a “smart gnome” that seems to develop a mind of its own.”

Poster Rating: C+

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Review: (#1, C+) It’s a bit corny and the shadow of vengeance in the background is predictable. Fans of Wallace and Gromit will certainly be intrigued, though they might have been from the mere title regardless of the mediocrity of the poster design.

Trailer Rating: B-

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Review: (#1, B-) There are four potential reservoirs of attendees this film needs to appeal to. Fans of Wallace and Gromit, fans of stop-motion animation, fans of animated films in general, and those who have no biases against any of those three types of films. The first set are a given without the trailer, the other three need to be courted and while those who like animation might have some interest, most of the build-up will be with the stop-motion group. Unfortunately, the trailer doesn’t do enough to appeal outside of the first two groups.

Oscar Prospects:

While Aardman has missed in the past, it has been one of the most consistent animation houses in terms of Best Animated Feature recognition. This year might be tough for the film to cross over, especially since it’s ostensibly a “sequel,” but it should at least be on your shortlist for consideration.

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Posters

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