This movie, obviously, had many improvements with the technology, the clay frame by framing, the special effects, etc. However, I feel that the plot has started to change a little from the classic stories that are simple and easy, to something with a bit more movie humor. And that isn't bad, if done correctly. But if pushed to it's limits, if movie references are taken, it starts to become more of a clique.Anyhow, the movie was still enjoyable. I feel that younger children may be scared by a few of the more intense scenes, but I wouldn't know since I'm way past that age. However, I am very impressed that the language is very mild. The violence, while intense, wasn't that terrible. Not that much blood. Just a few adult like jokes, etc.Overall a good movie, however a few of the comical movie clique jokes could have been minimized a bit.

I have seen everything publicly released by Wallace and Gromit (well, by the creators), and have to say that Wallace and Gronit (the series of movies, or short movies) is some of the best of it's kind to date. This include "Hollywood" animations.I grew up with the stop motion Norwegian movie Flåklypa Grand Prix (Pinchcliffe Grand Prix, in English), "Hollywood" animations, and some Eastern-European stop motion movies/shows, and for many years I found FGP to be the best of it's kind. FGP has been seen more times in Norwegian cinemas than there are Norwegians in Norway through the years, and that should say something...OK, Wallace and Gromit; The creator Nick Park has hit the spot for me when it comes to animations, and that's final, today. Unlike "Hollywood" productions, it's not showing superficial characters (not even the "hero's", read Gromit). Each character has each own unique look, often a kind of off-the-wall, non-typical look. Characters I have learned to just love... Wallace has to be my favorite characters of all time. The impressions of his face is just fantastic, not only for this short movie. All of them...This is English humor at it's best. Great stop motion animation and a quite good script.It's not the best Wallace and Gromit movie, but considering the quality, I can't give it less than 9 of 10 stars. This is in comparison to the quality of the Wallace and Gromit movies so far. I think the quality is so far beyond most of the "Hollywood" productions that it deserves this rating. Even my favorite animation movie Flåklypa Grand Prix (Pinchcliffe Grand Prix) is passed by Nick Parks work, I am SAD to say.I REALLY hope that this kind of quality and humor is preserved in the future, including the good looking production (vivid and dynamic colors). Why, Why, do "Hollywood" animations have to have so streamlined, "Barbie" looking, super-sweet and/or "He-Man" looking characters. Most of us have seen it before... Of course, the are some exceptions; Tim Burton's: Corpse Bride, for example (love the characters).Final word. This is not the best of the "series", but still very good. If you can select yourself, start with (in my subjective opinion):1. The Wrong trousers 2. A Close Shave 3. A Matter of Loaf and Death 4. A Grand Day Out 5. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (full-length movie)Enjoy :)

Always game for a new Aardman production. And it's Plasticine not clay. Plasticine is easier to use. Usually molded around a frame. This one brought a tear to me eye. And hadn't quite realized until the female poodle gave Gromit his box of collectibles that Gromit is a beagle. Should known in the back of me mind. No wonder I've always like the show. Miss my own beagle. The eyes always have it. But I was tearing up there good at the end. The movie is usually all laughs, but this one showed more emotion than previous ones. I wouldn't say darker. The movie curse of the were rabbit was much darker. That one included guns. This one doesn't. Was a bit strange they aren't plumbers anymore. Although the bakery idea was cute. I loved it. And indeed the ending will bring the weepies. Not that I'm a big poodle fan, abused dogs though obviously will come on along.Quality: 10/10 Replayable: 10/10 Entertainment 10/10 Overall.... 10/10Loved the DVD bonus feature with Shaun too.

I could go on and on why the Wallace and Gromit shorts are some of the best short films ever made. "The Wrong Trousers" and "A Close Shave" are especially excellent, and are just amazingly made. They use the right amount of suspense, with music perfectly placed throughout, and they both have hilarious and original climaxes. This short...eh! It's funny throughout, and has some elements of those other two shorts, but there's very little suspense, mainly because we know very quickly who the antagonist is, what their plan is, and then just a lot of talking. It's good, but not nearly as perfect as the other ones.Wallace and Gromit are apparently now bakers, and at the worst time too as there is an unknown baker killer on the loose. Anyways, while delivering some bread, Wallace happens to save the life of a bread company model, Piella, and they fall in love. She even has a French poodle named Fluffles that Gromit finds attractive. But, Piella is hiding a secret, and Gromit will find out what.This is a very funny short. It has some good jokes and an amusing plot. It's just with the knowledge of the other films (especially the two mentioned earlier), this one is not nearly as good. The other films had emotion, with the scenes where Gromit leaves after being unwanted, and the scene where Gromit goes to prison, but here, there is very little emotion. It's almost like this was a pilot for a Wallace and Gromit TV show. It would be a good pilot for a show, but it's not cinematic so much. It's like a gag filled kiddie show.This sounds pretty negative, but actually this is a very good short. It has a lot of funny gags, an interesting plot, and features an action packed ending, in true with the other films. Kids will love it, adults might be mixed, but no matter, it's meant for the younger group, and will entertain.Nick Park has made another entertaining Wallace and Gromit film, though perhaps he should review the formula, because if he wants to do another one, maybe he can shoot for excellent instead of just good.My rating: *** out of ****. 30 mins. Not rated.