The Wrong Trousers
The Wrong Trousers is a 1993 animated film directed by Nick Park at Aardman Animations in Bristol, featuring his characters Wallace and Gromit. It was his second half-hour short featuring the eccentric inventor Wallace and his quiet but smart dog Gromit, following 1989's A Grand Day Out and preceding 1995's A Close Shave.
Summary
A lodger comes to stay with Wallace, pushing Gromit out of his room and winning Wallace's favour. The penguin, named Feathers McGraw, turns out to be a ruthless criminal and plans to use Wallace's latest invention to steal a giant diamond. The Techno Trousers, designed to alleviate the burden of walking dogs, are hijacked and what's worse -- Wallace is stuck in them!
As before, the 30 minutes are packed with sight gags and exaggerated physical comedy, as well as a few subtle film parodies. Voice acting is again the sole duty of Peter Sallis (the voice of Wallace), as both Gromit and Feathers remain silent.
Trivia
In-jokes and references
Here are a few subtle jokes from the film.
- One of the characters from Aardman Animation's Creature Comforts can be seen in the museum
- When trying to get Gromit out of the house he plays music very loudly, including "How much is that doggy in the window" and "Tie a yellow ribbon round the 'ole oaktree", the latter a hint of previous jail time
Sequels
