imaginative and quick paced and satirical . american do zany and but the brit do witty and they love to poke fun at themselves ( ahem represent unattractive teeth and large lip or nose and haveddy common or haveddy snobby and obsession with the gahden ) . inside joke for the old folk in the audience and lot of action for the kiddy . subtle use of device from other classic film ( watch for back to the future and indiana jones . and harvey and tremor . and more ) . also and a nifty buddy film ( gromit be a quiet and but resourceful sidekick ) . add brilliant voice work by bonham carter and fiennes ( be it true . the best act these day be be do in animation . ) enjoy . i saw it with the grandkids . fun time for all . canuckteach .