A Matter of Loaf and Death
Overview
Wallace and Gromit open a bakery, accidentally getting tied up with a murder mystery in the process. But when Wallace falls in love, Gromit is left to solve the case by himself.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
A Matter of Loaf and Death is a classic Wallace and Gromit short, showcasing their British charm and penchant for inventing. It taps into the British love of baking, especially bread, and features a typically eccentric and slightly naive Wallace who is easily distracted by romance.
- The clever puns and witty dialogue related to baking and bread provide consistent humor.
- Wallace and Gromit's charming relationship and physical comedy are as endearing as ever.
- The intricate stop-motion animation and detailed set design are visually stunning.
- The engaging mystery plot, filled with suspense and unexpected twists, keeps viewers entertained.
Fun Facts
- The film was originally titled 'Trouble at Mill', referencing the Yorkshire phrase. 'Mill' in this case referring to a flour mill.
- Piella Bakewell, the femme fatale, is a reference to the Bakewell tart, a popular British dessert.
- The film features numerous subtle visual gags and references, rewarding repeat viewings.
Available Languages
English
US
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Deutsch
DE
Title: Wallace & Gromit - Auf Leben und Brot
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suomi
FI
Title: Wallace ja Gromit: Paakarin painajainen
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svenska
SE
Title: Wallace & Gromit: En strid på liv och bröd
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Pусский
RU
Title: Уоллес и Громит: Дело о Смертельной Выпечке
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Français
FR
Title: Wallace & Gromit : Un sacré pétrin
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Reviews
"Your buns are well and truly toasted!". "Wallace" and "Gromit" are now running a successful bakery business - well, "Gromit" is! His strenuous efforts to just get "Wallace" out of bed in the morning require the precision (and persistence) of the D-Day landings! According to the newspapers, baking is a dangerous business with twelve others having been rolling-pinned to death! Who'd want to harm them, though, eh? Enter "Piella" and her perfectly coiffured poodle "Fluffy". It's love at first sight for everyone - but can it be as good as it looks? It's perhaps not quite as good as the earlier outings for our cheese-lovers, but it's still great fun with some pithy dialogue and a denouement straight out of "Aliens" (1986) before some "Poochini" or "Hound of Music" to listen to in the car... Nope, sorry, "Puppy Love"!
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
SHORT FILM (Animated) - 2009
Nick Park
Media
Clip
A Matter of Loaf and Death 🍞 | Meet Piella Bakewell Clip | Wallace & Gromit
Featurette
Wallace & Gromit - A Matter of Loaf & Death - How They Donut