Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)

Aguilar calls the film a hilarious, expertly crafted triumph that preserves the series’ charm while making room for fresh ideas. He especially praises the dense visual gags and handmade stop-motion craft, which reinforce the film’s defense of human touch.

Bradshaw calls the film an exciting, ingenious and timeless Christmas treat. He especially praises its cheeky, inventive comedy and the way it brings Wallace and Gromit’s familiar charm to the AI storyline.

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Halligan presents the film as a welcome and highly successful return for Wallace, Gromit and their adversary. The standfirst singles out the return of the dastardly penguin and calls the film an instant classic.

Duerden finds the film a delight and says its painstaking production was time well spent. He especially praises Feathers McGraw as a perfectly cast, terrifying villain.

The critic finds the sequel warm-hearted, funny, and sharply crafted, with the franchise’s charms intact. They especially praise its meticulous stop-motion, sight gags, and physical comedy, while noting it lacks a set piece as imaginative as The Wrong Trousers’ train chase.

Jessop finds the film amusing and warmly entertaining, though it delivers chuckles rather than belly laughs. She praises the lovingly crafted animation and Gromit’s expressive features, while faulting the familiar plot and fewer background jokes.

Strong finds it a delightful, classic Aardman adventure that stays true to the series’ spirit. She praises the world-class hand-crafted animation and its intricate visual gags.

The review presents the return as a cracking, charming adventure with an inventive sci-fi flavour. It praises the caper’s dynamic duo and distinctly English character.

The critic finds the film a lively return that rises above self-pastiche. They single out Feathers McGraw’s return and the comic suspense of the high-wire hacking scene.

Murthi finds the film a cozy, affectionate return that is strongest when it focuses on Wallace and Gromit’s bond. He praises their expressive relationship, while noting that the villains and police side plot can feel monotonous or disconnected.

O'Hara finds the film delightful, though it does not reach the heights of earlier Wallace & Gromit adventures. She praises the expressive silent characters, especially Gromit and Feathers McGraw.

Nussen finds the film hilarious and heartfelt, with its friendship story giving the slapstick emotional weight. He especially praises the tactile, fingerprinted claymation as a warm counterpoint to the story’s concerns about technology.

Gyarkye finds the brisk, polished adventure just as entertaining as earlier Wallace and Gromit outings, despite a somewhat predictable story. She especially praises the detailed stop-motion animation and Gromit’s expressive screen presence.

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Debruge finds the feature charming but slight, with less ambition than The Curse of the Were-Rabbit. He praises the return of Feathers McGraw and the film’s handcrafted stop-motion comedy, while wishing the penguin appeared more.

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Hammond calls the film a complete delight that exceeds expectations. He especially praises the stop-motion animation and detailed character design.

Sandwell calls it a must-watch and a fresh, delightful return for Wallace and Gromit. He especially praises the meticulous animation and Feathers McGraw’s substantial comeback.

The critic calls the sequel great and a delight to revisit. They praise its memorable returning villain and the whimsy of its world.

Vorel finds the film a reliably charming, broadly appealing return for Wallace and Gromit, even though its story is predictable. He especially praises Feathers McGraw’s silent, menacing characterization and the lovingly detailed stop-motion animation.

Wilkinson finds the film an enjoyable, warmly fitting family comedy, with jokes that come thick and fast while the story stays easy to follow. She especially praises Feathers McGraw’s sinister characterisation, conveyed through his gestures and blinking eyes.