Wendell & Wild (2022)
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Two demon brothers enlist the aid of Kat Elliot — a tough teen with a load of guilt — to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other.
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... Wendell (voice)
... Wild (voice)
... Sister Helley (voice)
... Kat Elliot (voice)
... Buffalo Belzer (voice)
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I'm a huge fan of stop-motion animation and of Henry Selick, but this film has been quite disappointing. It is nothing compared to 'Nightmare bedore Christmas' and 'Coraline'.
Animation is great, even though I would have preferred some more "old style" techniques, such as less green screens and computer effects, but it was very good overall.
The big problem is the plot, there's too much in it. And you can't get what this film is for, children or adults?
About the characters, they're not enough developed. You can't sympathize with anyone.
You should watch it if you like stop-motion, but don't expect anything exceptional.
Director:
Writer:
Henry Selick (Screenplay)
Henry Selick (Book)
Jordan Peele (Screenplay)
Clay McLeod Chapman (Book)
Release Date:
2022-10-21
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Reviews of
Wendell & Wild
I'm a huge fan of stop-motion animation and of Henry Selick, but this film has been quite disappointing. It is nothing compared to 'Nightmare bedore Christmas' and 'Coraline'.
Animation is great, even though I would have preferred some more "old style" techniques, such as less green screens and computer effects, but it was very good overall.
The big problem is the plot, there's too much in it. And you can't get what this film is for, children or adults?
About the characters, they're not enough developed. You can't sympathize with anyone.
You should watch it if you like stop-motion, but don't expect anything exceptional.
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"Wendell & Wild tells a simple yet beautiful story about the grieving process and how people who have gone through it have as much or more potential to change the future.
It doesn't reinvent the narrative wheel, being a screenplay close to the usual formulas, but as a stop-motion animation fanatic, the impressive visual quality is more than enough to grab this viewer. Despite the central theme and the characters needing to be more detailed, it's still a viewing that I consider mandatory, especially for families."
Rating: B-
Cast & Crew of
Wendell & Wild
Cast
... Wendell (voice)
... Wild (voice)
... Sister Helley (voice)
... Kat Elliot (voice)
... Buffalo Belzer (voice)
... Wilma Elliot (voice)
... Delroy Elliot (voice)
... Siobhan (voice)
... Mariana Cocolotl (voice)
... Sweetie (voice)
... Father Bests (voice)
... Raúl Cocolotl (voice)
... Irmgard Klaxon (voice)
... Lane Klaxon (voice)
... Manberg (voice)
... Ms. Hunter (voice)
... Young Kat (voice)
... Sloane (voice)
... Sister Chinstrap / Sister Daley (voice)
... Bearz-A-Bub (voice)
... Dr. Ngo (voice)
... Fawzi (voice)
... Cassandra / Sukie Jordan (voice)
... Governor Bribes (voice)
... Female Cop (voice)
Crew
... Casting
... Foley Artist
... Sound Designer
... Original Music Composer
... Screenplay
... Director
... Producer
... Book
... Executive Producer
... ADR & Dubbing
... ADR & Dubbing
... Production Manager
... Lead Animator
... Screenplay
... Producer
... Lead Animator
... ADR & Dubbing
... Associate Producer
... Book
... Other
... Storyboard Artist
... CG Supervisor
... Director of Photography
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Editor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Lead Costumer
... ADR & Dubbing
... Executive Producer
... Sound Designer
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Foley Supervisor
... Art Direction
... Character Designer
... Animation Supervisor
... ADR & Dubbing
... Storyboard Artist
... Lead Animator
... Storyboard Artist
... Art Direction
... Animation Supervisor
... Lead Animator
... Rigging Supervisor
... Rigging Supervisor
... Gaffer
... Casting Associate
... ADR & Dubbing
... Foley Artist
... Animation
... Production Accountant
... Line Producer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Storyboard Artist
... Sculptor
... Post Production Supervisor
... Music Editor
... Editor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Roto Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Casting Associate
... Storyboard Artist
... Dialogue Editor
... Digital Compositor
... Foley Mixer
... Grip
... ADR & Dubbing
... Publicist
... Compositing Supervisor
... Co-Producer
... Art Direction
... First Assistant Director
... Art Direction
... Music Supervisor
... Producer
... Key Grip
... Editor
... Digital Supervisor
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Executive Producer
... Animation
... Props
... Compositor
... Music Coordinator
... Music Producer
... ADR & Dubbing
... Animation
... Sound Effects Editor
... Additional Director of Photography
... Storyboard Artist
... Foley Editor
... Executive Producer
... Co-Producer
... Editor
... Production Coordinator
... Lead Set Dresser
... Storyboard Artist
... Visual Effects Producer
... In Memory Of
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