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Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection (2009)

Rating: 4 Stars (out of 4)

Whole Lotta Wensleydale

By Jeffrey M. Anderson

Buy Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection on DVD

You may already own the three classic Wallace & Gromit short films, A Grand Day Out (1989), The Wrong Trousers (1993) and A Close Shave (1995) on DVD. But if you don't, this will be your chance to pick them up in a new four-disc set that also includes the brand-new short, A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008); or you can upgrade to Blu-Ray, if you're so inclined. Each disc comes with its own commentary track and extras -- including all ten "Cracking Contraptions" -- and the box features an unusual relief portrait of the two title heroes (though the unusual shape could mess up your DVD shelving system). If only it included the feature film, Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005), as well, then it would be truly complete, but this is still a must-have. Also available on Blu-Ray.

With: (voices) Peter Sallis, Anne Reid, Sally Lindsay, Melissa Collier, Sarah Laborde
Written by: Nick Park, Bob Baker
Directed by: Nick Park
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 120 minutes
Date: September 21, 2009