The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a British stop-motion animated comedy horror film released in 2005. The film is directed by Nick Park and Steve Box and was produced by Aardman Animations and DreamWorks Animation. It is based on the popular animated television series Wallace and Gromit created by Nick Park. The film follows the adventures of Wallace, a cheese-loving inventor, and his faithful dog Gromit. In the film, the duo runs a pest control business and their mission is to protect the vegetables of their town, West Wallaby, from rabbits. They use various contraptions and inventions to catch and humanely release the rabbits.
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And those higher temperatures and additional nutrients can result in conditions favorable for algal blooms, the Environmental Protection Agency says. Videos from the coastline show dolphins jumping through glowing waves with boats seemingly emitting the glow as they glide through the water, and people walking through sand with every footstep igniting a neon blue spark.
They use various contraptions and inventions to catch and humanely release the rabbits. However, their peaceful lives are disrupted when a giant vegetable competition is announced. This competition attracts the attention of the mysterious Were-Rabbit, a creature that only appears during the full moon and has a craving for vegetables.
California dolphins were swimming in "magical" waves with a "beautiful blue glow." Here's what caused it.
California dolphins were seen swimming in "magical" blue waves. Here's what caused it. 01:02 Southern California's coast has taken on an unusual appearance in recent days. Every night, the water gets a "beautiful blue glow." Videos from the coastline show dolphins jumping through glowing waves with boats seemingly emitting the glow as they glide through the water, and people walking through sand with every footstep igniting a neon blue spark. "Just very awe-inspiring, wondrous. It's magical," Jessica Roame, a whale watching educator at Davey's Locker, a tour agency, told the Associated Press. "People are just — can't believe that this is something that's actually a natural phenomenon."
So what's causing it? Plankton blooms. Standing at the stern of the ship Lilah Knight, 29, left, and Will Gotsch, 30, right, both of Santa Monica are taking a 90-minute Davey's Locker Evening Bioluminescence Glow Coastal Cruise on Sept. 12, 2023, in Newport, CA. Francine Orr Roame said that there has recently been a "massive" bloom of photosynthetic plankton in southern California. And according to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, that bloom is being fueled by red tide, which southern California experienced a historic event of in 2020.
Red tide is a harmful bloom of algae that is packed with toxins linked to fish kills and has the power to dissolve oxygen levels. It's also known to irritate humans' respiratory systems, eyes and noses. The particular plankton within these California blooms are dinoflagellates, which Scripps says will swim toward the ocean surface during the day so that they can photosynthesize, and then go deeper into the sea at night. But not all of the plankton will leave the ocean surface once the sun goes down, leading to the bioluminescent waters. "Dinoflagellates use bioluminescence as a predator avoidance behavior," Scripps said during the 2020 event. "When the phytoplankton are agitated by waves or other movement in the water, they emit a dazzling neon blue glow at night."
Dinoflagellates use #bioluminescence as a predator avoidance behavior. When the phytoplankton are agitated by waves or other movement in the water, they emit a dazzling neon blue glow at night. This video by Scripps' Michael Latz shows bioluminescent waves near Scripps Pier! 🌊🏄 pic.twitter.com/KGj433GMID — Scripps Institution of Oceanography (@Scripps_Ocean) April 30, 2020
"When the waves are crashing, that's agitating the plankton," Roame adds. "When our boats are moving through it. when the dolphin and fish are swimming through it, that's creating an agitation, so it will stir the plankton up and create that beautiful blue glow." Roame said that something like this used to only happen "once every five to 10 years."
But now? "It's happening a couple times a year in spurts," she said. "So really, why this is happening so often may be due to climate change. . that's definitely one theory." As average global air temperatures increase, so will the temperatures of the world's oceans. Higher global temperatures are also linked to more frequent and intense storms, leading to more runoff getting into waterways. And those higher temperatures and additional nutrients "can result in conditions favorable for algal blooms," the Environmental Protection Agency says. "With a changing climate, harmful algal blooms can occur more often, in more fresh or marine waterbodies, and can be more intense," the agency said. ". Even if algal blooms are not toxic, they can hurt aquatic life by blocking out sunlight and clogging fish gills. Harmful algal blooms can also create 'dead zones,' areas in water with little or no oxygen where aquatic life cannot survive."
The town's beloved vegetables are at risk, and it's up to Wallace and Gromit to save the day. The film combines elements of comedy, horror, and mystery to create a unique and entertaining story. The stop-motion animation adds a charm and whimsy to the film, and the attention to detail in the sets and characters is impressive. The voice performances by Peter Sallis as Wallace and Ralph Fiennes as the villainous Victor Quartermaine add humor and depth to the characters. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit received critical acclaim upon its release and was a commercial success. It won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. The film is praised for its clever wit, visual humor, and endearing characters. It is considered a classic in stop-motion animation and a must-see for fans of the Wallace and Gromit franchise. Overall, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a delightful and entertaining film that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Its charming characters, clever storytelling, and impressive animation make it a timeless classic in the world of animation..
Reviews for "The Mythology and Folklore Behind The Curse of the Were-Rabbit"
1. Jessica - 2 stars
I was really excited to see "Watch the Curse of the Wererabbit" as I'm a big fan of animated films, but unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. The plot felt predictable and lacked originality. I also found the animation to be subpar compared to other animated films. The characters were one-dimensional and didn't have much depth. Overall, I was disappointed with this film.
2. Michael - 3 stars
"Watch the Curse of the Wererabbit" had some entertaining moments, but overall, I felt it fell flat. The humor seemed forced, relying too heavily on slapstick and predictable jokes. The storyline was disjointed and didn't flow well. Additionally, I found the voice acting to be lackluster and unconvincing. While the animation was decent, it wasn't enough to salvage the film for me.
3. Sarah - 2 stars
As a fan of animated movies, I had high hopes for "Watch the Curse of the Wererabbit," but unfortunately, it left me disappointed. The characters were uninteresting, and the dialogue felt forced and unnatural. The plot was predictable, and there were no surprises or twists to keep me engaged. Overall, the film lacked creativity and failed to capture my attention. I wouldn't recommend it to others who are looking for an enjoyable animated experience.
4. David - 2 stars
I found "Watch the Curse of the Wererabbit" to be a disappointment. The story was unoriginal, lacking any real depth or complexity. The characters were forgettable, and their motivations seemed completely superficial. The animation, while decent, was not groundbreaking or visually captivating. Overall, the film felt like a missed opportunity to create a truly memorable and enjoyable animated movie journey. I wouldn't recommend it to others unless they have nothing better to watch.