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A Grand Day Out
1990 24 min United Kingdom G 16+
★7.9
Family, Animation, Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
Director: Nick Park
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Description
Wallace and Gromit have run out of cheese, and this provides an excellent excuse for the duo to take their holiday to the moon, where, as everyone knows, there is ample cheese.
Budget:
$17,300
Worldwide:
$40,118
Starring
Peter Sallis
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 1990
— Best Animated Feature
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Animated Short Film
Key opinion
A Grand Day Out is widely celebrated as a milestone of stop-motion animation, cherished for its wit, charm, and innovative spirit. Critics and audiences alike praise the film for establishing the iconic, soulful dynamic between Wallace and Gromit through its unique claymation style and distinct British humor.
| Production | The claymation techniques provide a tactile, soulful quality that stands out as a unique alternative to modern CGI. | |
| Acting | The animation succeeds in making the characters feel alive through subtle facial expressions and expressive body language despite their plasticine origins. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay masterfully blends whimsical, absurd fantasy with a simple, engaging premise that resonates with both children and adults. | |
| Humor | The film defines the series' signature tone by combining clever, dry British wit with heartwarming character beats. |