Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008)

Wallace & Gromit never disappoint! Now the two operate a huge mechanized bakery out of their home -- so the Rube Goldberg-style wake-up routine threads the chute for Wallace amongst the chutes for bread and the pair's delivery-truck routine is perfectly synchronized and choreographed -- until Wallace meets Piella Bakewell, former Bake-O-Lite poster girl turned doughy dowager. Unbeknownst to Wallace, Piella plans to woo him as her 13th murder victim for a literal baker's dozen of revenge! Always the brains of the outfit, Wallace's dog Gromit struggles to save the day -- but will need help from Piella's put-upon pooch, Fluffles. The ending is ingenious, however, you will see Wallace's scorched buns just as two nuns do the same and drop their kittens. If your kiddos can handle the concept of a "serial killer" who brains her 12th victim (off-camera) and threatens Wallace as well as Gromit, they will doubtless laugh at the slapstick fun. Adults can appreciate the dry wit, movie references, and painstaking stopmotion animation. As always, Wallace & Gromit pack an hour of action and delight into a half-hour. Enjoy! 5 stars.