Wallace and Gromit is a popular British animated franchise created by Nick Park. The main characters are Wallace, an eccentric inventor, and his loyal dog, Gromit. The franchise includes several short films, a feature-length film, and a series. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is one of the most famous installments of the Wallace and Gromit franchise. It is a stop-motion animated film that was released in 2005. The film follows Wallace and Gromit as they run a pest control business called "Anti-Pesto" to protect the town's vegetable gardens from rabbits.
English Standard Version
Come now, curse this people for me, since they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land, for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
King James Bible Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed. Numbers 23 7,8 And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying , Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel.
The film follows Wallace and Gromit as they run a pest control business called "Anti-Pesto" to protect the town's vegetable gardens from rabbits. However, they face a new challenge when a giant rabbit-like creature starts terrorizing the gardens at night. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit incorporates elements of horror and comedy, making it a unique and enjoyable film for both children and adults.
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New International Version
Now come and put a curse on these people, because they are too powerful for me. Perhaps then I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that whoever you bless is blessed, and whoever you curse is cursed.”
New Living Translation
Please come and curse these people for me because they are too powerful for me. Then perhaps I will be able to conquer them and drive them from the land. I know that blessings fall on any people you bless, and curses fall on people you curse.”
English Standard Version
Come now, curse this people for me, since they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land, for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
Berean Standard Bible
So please come now and put a curse on this people, because they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land; for I know that those you bless are blessed, and those you curse are cursed.”
King James Bible
Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I wot that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.
New King James Version
Therefore please come at once, curse this people for me, for they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land, for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
New American Standard Bible
Now, therefore, please come, curse this people for me since they are too mighty for me; perhaps I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
NASB 1995
“Now, therefore, please come, curse this people for me since they are too mighty for me; perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
NASB 1977
“Now, therefore, please come, curse this people for me since they are too mighty for me; perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
Legacy Standard Bible
So now, please come, curse this people for me since they are too mighty for me; perhaps I may be able to strike them down and drive them out of the land. For I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
Amplified Bible
Now please come, curse these people for me, for they are too powerful for me; perhaps I will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know [your reputation] that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
Christian Standard Bible
Please come and put a curse on these people for me because they are more powerful than I am. I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land, for I know that those you bless are blessed and those you curse are cursed.”
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Please come and put a curse on these people for me because they are more powerful than I am. I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land, for I know that those you bless are blessed and those you curse are cursed.”
American Standard Version
Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Therefore come curse this people for me, because it is stronger than I; doubtless we can put some of it to the sword and we will destroy it from the land because I know that whomever you bless is blessed and whomever you curse is cursed.”
Brenton Septuagint Translation
And now come, curse me this people, for it is stronger than we; if we may be able to smite some of them, and I will cast them out of the land: for I know that whomsoever thou dost bless, they are blessed, and whomsoever thou dost curse, they are cursed.
Contemporary English Version
They are too powerful for us to defeat, so would you come and place a curse on them? Maybe then we can run them off. I know that anyone you bless will be successful, but anyone you curse will fail.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Come therefore, and curse this people, because it is mightier than I: if by any means I may beat them and drive them out of my land: for I know that he whom thou shalt bless is blessed, and he whom thou shalt curse is cursed.
English Revised Version
come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I know that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.
GOD'S WORD® Translation
Please come and curse these people for me, because they are too strong for me. Maybe then I'll be able to defeat them and force them out of the country. I know that whomever you bless is blessed and whomever you curse is cursed."
Good News Translation
They outnumber us, so please come and put a curse on them for me. Then perhaps we will be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. I know that when you pronounce a blessing, people are blessed, and when you pronounce a curse, they are placed under a curse."
International Standard Version
So come right now and curse this people for me, because there are too many of them for me to handle. Perhaps I'll be able to strike them down and drive them out of the land, since I know that whomever you bless is blessed and whomever you curse is cursed."
JPS Tanakh 1917
Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me; peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.'
Literal Standard Version
and now, come, please curse this people for me, for it [is] mightier than I. It may be I prevail, [and] we strike it, and I cast it out from the land; for I have known that which you bless is blessed, and that which you curse is cursed.”
Majority Standard Bible
So please come now and put a curse on this people, because they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land; for I know that those you bless are blessed, and those you curse are cursed.”
New American Bible
Now come, curse this people for me, since they are stronger than I am. Perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land. For I know that whoever you bless is blessed and whoever you curse is cursed.”
NET Bible
So now, please come and curse this nation for me, for they are too powerful for me. Perhaps I will prevail so that we may conquer them and drive them out of the land. For I know that whoever you bless is blessed, and whoever you curse is cursed."
New Revised Standard Version
Come now, curse this people for me, since they are stronger than I; perhaps I shall be able to defeat them and drive them from the land; for I know that whomever you bless is blessed, and whomever you curse is cursed.”
New Heart English Bible
And now please come, curse this people for me, for they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall prevail, that we may strike them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed."
Webster's Bible Translation
Come now therefore, I pray thee, Curse for me this people; for they are too mighty for me: it may be I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I know that he whom thou blessest is blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.
World English Bible
Please come now therefore, and curse this people for me; for they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I shall prevail, that we may strike them, and that I may drive them out of the land; for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.”
Young's Literal Translation
and now, come, I pray thee, curse for me this people, for it is mightier than I; it may be I prevail -- we smite it -- and I cast it out from the land; for I have known -- that which thou blessest is blessed, and that which thou cursest is cursed.'
Balak Summons Balaam
… 5 he sent messengers to Balaam son of Beor at Pethor, which is by the Euphrates in the land of his people. “Behold, a people has come out of Egypt,” said Balak. “They cover the face of the land and have settled next to me. 6 So please come now and put a curse on this people, because they are too mighty for me. Perhaps I may be able to defeat them and drive them out of the land; for I know that those you bless are blessed, and those you curse are cursed.” 7 The elders of Moab and Midian departed with the fees for divination in hand. They came to Balaam and relayed to him the words of Balak.…
Numbers 22:12
But God said to Balaam, "Do not go with them. You are not to curse this people, for they are blessed."
Numbers 22:17
for I will honor you richly and do whatever you say. So please come and put a curse on this people for me!'"
Numbers 23:7
And Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying: "Balak brought me from Aram, the king of Moab from the mountains of the east. 'Come,' he said, 'put a curse on Jacob for me; come and denounce Israel!'
Numbers 23:8
How can I curse what God has not cursed? How can I denounce what the LORD has not denounced?
Numbers 24:9
He crouches, he lies down like a lion; like a lioness, who dares to rouse him? Blessed are those who bless you and cursed are those who curse you."
Micah 6:5
My people, remember what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered. Remember your journey from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you may acknowledge the righteousness of the LORD.'"
Come now therefore, I pray you, curse me this people; for they are too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, that we may smite them, and that I may drive them out of the land: for I know that he whom you bless is blessed, and he whom you curse is cursed.
Numbers 23:7,8 And he took up his parable, and said, Balak the king of Moab hath brought me from Aram, out of the mountains of the east, saying, Come, curse me Jacob, and come, defy Israel…
Numbers 24:9 He couched, he lay down as a lion, and as a great lion: who shall stir him up? Blessed is he that blesseth thee, and cursed is he that curseth thee.
Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
1 Kings 22:6,8,13 Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver it into the hand of the king…
Psalm 109:28 Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.
Proverbs 26:2 As the bird by wandering, as the swallow by flying, so the curse causeless shall not come.
Genesis 12:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
The animation is meticulously crafted and emphasizes the charm of the characters and their quirky inventions. One of the standout features of the film is the witty and clever humor, which is a trademark of the Wallace and Gromit franchise. The film has numerous jokes and visual gags that are cleverly woven into the narrative, offering laughs for audiences of all ages. Another aspect that makes The Curse of the Were-Rabbit memorable is its heartwarming story. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and acceptance. Wallace and Gromit's bond is tested as they try to solve the mystery behind the giant rabbit creature, and their determination to protect the town's vegetables creates a compelling narrative. The Curse of the Were-Rabbit has received critical acclaim for its animation, writing, and voice acting. It won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying the franchise's success. Overall, The Curse of the Were-Rabbit is a delightful and entertaining addition to the Wallace and Gromit franchise. It showcases the charm, humor, and creativity that make these characters beloved by audiences worldwide. Whether you're a fan of animation, comedy, or simply enjoy a good story, this film is a must-watch..
Reviews for "Behind the Scenes of the Wallace and Gromit Films: From Script to Screen"
1. Mike - 2/5 - I didn't enjoy "Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit" as much as I thought I would. The humor felt forced and the story lacked depth. The characters didn't resonate with me and I found them to be uninteresting. The animation, though impressive, couldn't make up for the weak plot. Overall, it just didn't live up to my expectations.
2. Sarah - 3/5 - While "Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit" had its moments, I wasn't completely taken with it. The humor was hit or miss, and I found some of the jokes to be too childish for my taste. The plot felt predictable and lacked surprises. The animation was impressive, as always, but it wasn't enough to make this film memorable for me. It's an okay watch if you're looking for something light-hearted, but don't expect too much.
3. John - 2/5 - "Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit" didn't impress me at all. The characters felt one-dimensional and the story line dragged on. The jokes were forced and didn't land with me. I found myself checking my watch, waiting for it to end. The animation was impressive, but it couldn't save this film from being a disappointment. If you're a die-hard fan of Wallace and Gromit, you might enjoy it, but otherwise, I would pass on this one.
4. Emily - 2/5 - I was really looking forward to "Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit" but ended up feeling disappointed. The humor felt outdated and didn't resonate with me. The story felt recycled and lacked originality. While the animation was well done, it couldn't compensate for the lack of substance in the plot. Overall, it was a forgettable film that didn't leave a lasting impression.
5. David - 3/5 - "Wallace and Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit" was just okay for me. The humor had its moments, but overall, it felt a bit forced. The characters were likable, but I didn't find them particularly memorable. The animation was well done, as expected from Aardman, but I couldn't help but feel that there was something missing in this film. It's a decent watch if you're a fan of the series, but otherwise, it's nothing extraordinary.