Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl

I know I’ve been reading more horror and nonfiction lately (The Shining, Whistle, and Careless People), but I’ve also made time for more lighthearted media too. One of my favorite films I watched earlier this year—which immediately springs to mind whenever I consider reaching for something light and humorous—is Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

The movie is a lot of fun, and the beginning was pretty silly but also kind of serious. Wallace’s latest invention was a robot named Norbot, which was meant to help with gardening. And, ultimately, there were hijinks and comedic mishaps (and one very annoyed Gromit). But, maybe because it was meant to make things so easy, Wallace couldn’t see the way the technology could be exploited, which left the door open for a thief with an axe to grind to exact his vengeance. It sounds pretty serious when I put it that way, but Vengeance Most Fowl is a comedy through and through with some spectacularly animated scenes (stop-motion is one of my favorite styles anyway) that were both humorous and dramatic in the best way. It also had a solid story with enough stakes to keep it interesting and a surprisingly touching resolution that makes the adventure worth watching.

So, if you’re looking for a movie that doesn’t have the highest stakes and could make you laugh, then I’d recommend checking out Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.