This should not be compared to other Aardman productions because they are all different and have their own qualities. The reason these productions are so good it that Nick Parks has retained creative control - if he ever sells out to a big studio house then this - and the terrific creativity - will vanish.
Grommit has developed as a character and is very astute whilst Wallace is still a bit of a simpleton. Throughout everything Grommit looks out for Wallace and saves the day. Grommit's expressions are superb and convey more than if he ever spoke - a big studio run by dead-eyed accountants would never be able to see this.
15m people watched this on the BBC on Christmas day - it will go down in history as another great achievement for Aardman studios, well done Nick!
Grommit has developed as a character and is very astute whilst Wallace is still a bit of a simpleton. Throughout everything Grommit looks out for Wallace and saves the day. Grommit's expressions are superb and convey more than if he ever spoke - a big studio run by dead-eyed accountants would never be able to see this.
15m people watched this on the BBC on Christmas day - it will go down in history as another great achievement for Aardman studios, well done Nick!