Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf or Death [DVD]

I love Wallace and Gromit. I mean, really love Wallace and Gromit. I have all their films on dvd and vhs, plus creature comforts, plus the chicken run/flushed away/curse of the were rabbit dvd set, the world of invention dvd, plus pirates, band of misfits. I love aardman animation films and I love Wallace and Gromit. I was very excited to see this movie since it was the only short I hadn't seen and was a bit nervous because I had read some bad reviews on here, about Peter Sallis's squawking screams, about it being too violent. Here's what I think and I may be a bit biased because I love Wallace and Gromit so much: I really enjoyed Loaf and Death. Loaf and Death is about Wallace falling in love. Again. Oh, Wallace, have you learned nothing from a close shave and were-rabbit? This time, he falls in love with a woman who used to be the bake-o-lite girl, who had now gained a ton of weight from eating baked goods and is furious with bakers (similar to people who get angry with McDonald's because their food made them fat) and the bad news? Wallace and Gromit are not running a bakery delivery service. I think the film stirs (no pun intended) up lots of fun, humor, and suspense. Gromit, as always, sees the bad in this whole thing, but will he be able to save his friend? Yes, it is a bit violent, but I think people seem to forget Feathers pulled a gun on Wallace in the wrong trousers. I don't think the violence is that bad, and I think this is like watching an old movie. Wallace and Gromit still shine in this and I prefer this to world of invention. Too much live action and not enough Wallace and Gromit. I guess I thought they would be going around, interviewing inventors and it would be all Claymation. Spoiler: it wasn't. I think Loaf and Death is a great addition to the series and while a little violent, the message that good triumphs over evil (even if it takes 30 minutes to get there) is very clear

Nick Park and gang do it again. I love Wallace and Grommet. The subtle British humor married to clay-mation in the hands of expert animators cannot be beat. Here we have another marvelous mix of crime drama, comedy and action-adventure as Wallace finds himself smitten with a pinup has-been who is out for more than just a good time with a beau.As usual, it is up to Grommet to show his human better half that not all is tea, cheese, cakes and crumpets, and that malefactors are at work to satiate hostile desires.Truly another fantastic whimsical romp of two beloved character out to face another challenge as they take on the baking trade to open new frontiers to make their fortune. No cyber dogs here, and Wallace's luck with women remains constant as he strikes out yet again, but for his own good this time, or so it seems.See this really great piece of animation with friends and family, or just enjoy it yourself.Enjoy.

I have all of the Wallace and Grommit shorts, crackling contraptions, and movie, so I can say from experience that there is no such thing as a bad Wallace and Gromit feature. A Matter of Loaf or Death keeps the good streak intact, and is fine entertainment, albeit perhaps not as quite as good as A Close Shave or The Curse of the Wererabbit, in my opinion. But I've been anxiously awaiting release of A Matter of Loaf or Death here in the States, and it finally arrived today.Although the package states that the running time is 87 minutes, the actual feature is only about 30 minutes. Also included is a "making of" segment, and a "Shaun the Sheep" episode, so counting all three of these probably is how the 87 minutes were derived.So, I popped the DVD into the player, gathered the wife and kiddies around (the kids are only two and four years old, but they love Wallace and Gromit), and we watched the feature. It was funny, and the animation was great, as usual. However, it was more violent than previous entries, and I felt a bit uncomfortable at some of the scenes as my two and four year old watched them, particularly with regards to how Gromit and another dog are mistreated. The kids didn't have any problems or get scared, but you may want to watch the feature first before showing it to your young children. Its mostly cartoonish violence, but the other dog's owner, Miss Piella Bakewell, is a bit mean.But I'm pleased with my purchase, and strongly recommend A Matter of Loaf and Death. This is probably not the best DVD to get if you've never seen Wallace and Gromit before ... you should start with the original 3 shorts ... but its a "must have" if you're a Wallace and Gromit afficionado like myself.

2009's "Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death" marks the return of the popular British claymation characters. This DVD includes the 30-minute main title feature, a "Shuan the Sheep" short feature, and a bonus "Making of" featurette.Fans will recognize the familiar Wallace & Gromit style in the main feature, which opens with the bludgeoning death of a baker in his own kitchen by an unknown assailant armed with a rolling pin. We next see our heroes in their latest business venture, a whacky-tech bakery on wheels. While out on a delivery run, the two rescue a Miss Piella Bakewill and her pet poodle, who are trapped on a runaway bike. The very agreeable Miss Bakewell moves in rapidly on the love-struck Wallace, while Gromit begins to smell a trap. The plot manages to work in elements from half a dozen recent popular movies in filling out a funny story line.The animation is very much up to standard, while the comedy comes fast and furious. The main feature does feature a little violence, although most of it happens off-stage. Highly recommended to fans of "Wallace & Gromit."

Good service, great movie

So we bought this DVD for my son for Christmas and watched it last night. Very good W&G fare--but I thought I was buying a feature length movie, and it is not. It's only about 30 minutes long.If it was longer and the whole story was as good as what is there, I would rate it a 4 or a 5.The Shawn the Sheep episode in bonus features is awesome (although it is only about 5 minutes long) so if you do pick this up be sure to watch it.

No sé por qué, no puedo reproducirlo en mi DVD. Nunca me ha pasado con otros discos del Reino Unido...