A Close Shave
Overview
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin, and Gromit is framed for sheep-rustling in a fiendish criminal plot.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
A Close Shave continues the tradition of British animation excellence, building on the success of its predecessors. It also subtly comments on class differences and the resourcefulness of ordinary people when faced with extraordinary circumstances, a common theme in British cinema.
- The intricate and suspenseful plot keeps you guessing until the very end, with clever twists and turns.
- The stop-motion animation is superb, bringing the characters and world to life with charm and detail.
- It's a classic example of British humor, with witty dialogue and slapstick comedy that appeals to all ages.
- The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and overcoming adversity in a heartwarming way.
Fun Facts
- The character of Gromit was originally intended to speak, but the animators found his expressive eyebrows and body language were more effective.
- The motorcycle and sidecar sequence is a homage to classic chase scenes from films like 'The Great Escape'.
- Shaun the Sheep makes his debut in this short film, leading to his own successful spin-off series.
Available Languages
English
US
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Français
FR
Title: Wallace & Gromit : Rasé de près
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Italiano
IT
Title: Wallace & Gromit - Una tosatura perfetta
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suomi
FI
Title: Läheltä piti
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Pусский
RU
Title: Уоллес и Громит: Выбрить Наголо
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svenska
SE
Title: Wallace & Gromit: Nära ögat
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
"Wallace" and "Gromit" are making a few extra quid running a window-cleaning business, and are summoned to "Wendolene's Wools" by the eponymous owner and guess what - "Wallace" is lovestruck! That's despite the fact that she has a menacing dog ("Preston")! Now all of this happens amidst a sheep rustling epidemic and when this involves "Gromit" in a frame-up it's soon clear that two and two suspiciously make four - but can our intrepid duo save themselves as well as one's new love from the nemesis of the other? It's great fun this - right from the start with the misfiring porridge machine, we have gadgets galore mechanising everything in sight before a punchy denouement straight out of "Temple of Doom" (1984). The animation is detailed and characterful delivering a simple but engaging story that whizzes by for half an hour. Who knew sheep liked Wensleydale?
Peak Wallace and Gromit
Oscar Awards
Wins
SHORT FILM (Animated) - 1995
Nick Park
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
A Close Shave - The Birth of Shaun the Sheep - Wallace and Gromit
Clip
wallace and gromit in a close shave sample