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Wallace & Gromit: Wrong Trousers [VHS]

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This British claymation film features bumbling inventor Wallace and his dog, Gromit. It's Gromit's birthday, and to his horror, Wallace gives him not only a collar and leash, but a mechanical, walking pair of trousers to take him out on "walkies." To make matters worse, a mysterious penguin has moved in, taken over Gromit's room, and, it seems, his spot in Wallace's heart. Gromit leaves home and discovers the penguin is the notorious criminal "Feathers," who plans to use the mechanical pants to steal a priceless diamond.

The story is very clever, and the claymation completely enchanted me. It's very droll and sly, often poignant, and really, really funny. Clever Gromit, absent-minded Wallace, and the sinister penguin are comic characters you can enjoy over and over. This Academy Award-winning film can be enjoyed by all ages, and I think adults may laugh even louder than the children.

Kona

Well, after seeing just a short sample of Wallace and Gromit, I'm sure that your image about clay animation will be forver changed. As we can see here, clay animation is probably the best way to make an animation when we want to make the characters look funny and sympatethic enough. Nick Park nad his fellows have created something that hasn't changed only the world of animation, but also the whole film industry!!! the plot here is so stunning, as it offers quality entertainment to all kinds of people no matter how old they are. Rarely have I seen so brilliant film!!! A true treasure!!!

We received "The Wrong Trousers" as a gift a year or more ago, watched it once, and in the process of moving, packed it away. We just recently found it again, and thinking it might be something our two-year old might enjoy, played it for him. It has been an almost continuously-running feature since. "Again! Again!" cries Caleb.

As many times as I have seen it now (and noticing something new each time), I have developed an immense appreciation for Nick Park's creativity: Wallace's silliness, Gromit's silent toleration of same, quick-take scenes, facial expressions, imaginative camera angles and composition (including subtle props and intricate set piece details) all add up to a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

What a great video. I watched a documentary on how this film was done by hand! I found this video about 3-4 years ago and still enjoy it today. When I need a good laugh, I pop it in. Highly recommended for kids and big kids like me. Script and special effects are top of the line. Enjoy!

We like to watch either really campy movies or very silly movies on New Year's Eve. Wallace & Grommit doesn't really fit this category, but it was just *so* funny, and the animation is so clever! I don't know what it was that captured my attention: the penguin in disguise ("Oh, it's you!"), poor Grommit in disgrace, or the clever, clever details... The claymation is absolutely unbelievable! Of the current three videos available, this is the best, followed closely by "A Close Shave."

I received all three Wallace and Gromit videos as a Christmas present a few years ago and I still love them. All of them are truly 5-stars but I feel that The Wrong Trousers is the ABSOLUTE best. The Wrong Trousers is the second episode in the trilogy of Wallace and Gromit films. The story centers around a clever inventor; Wallace and his genius-dog; Gromit. This, the second time around, our dynamic duo are experiencing financial troubles. When Wallace decides to let out a room to a sly penguin the story really gets going and does not wind-down to the very end with the grand finale. The Wrong Trousers is very clever and cute and the animation is simply amazing. This is a very delightful and enjoyable film that is great for the whole family. Kids and parents both will love it! A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave are all highly recommended.

This has got to be one of my favorites of all time. Not only are the characters well-formed and interesting but in a very short video you get to know their personalities and see them thru trials and tribulations with lots of laughs thrown in, too. The chase scene should not be missed. It's got to rival the best of Hollywood!

You can watch this one over and over again. It's got it all: edge-of-your-seat suspense, a knitting dog, crime, heartbreak, an amazing chase scene, a technologically advanced breakfast, and (given all the above, I guess this is inevitable) character development.

this is the film that first interested me in this duo. still an impressive work for claymation. blows away the concept started by mr. bill and gumby/pokey. plus the british humor can cross all oceans.

I loved this cute kidz show. I was watching it when I was babysitting some kids. They had rented it. I usally get bored when they stick in some little kid show like Barney or something but this actually was good for all ages. My parents would like this!