This short film, created by Leo Wright, is filled with playfulness and character that puts a smile on the viewers face.
Taking the story of the three little pigs to the next level and setting it in the Black Country, Leo Wright’s playful and enjoyable short film packs a lot in but does so with great meaning and poignancy.
Taking place after pigs discover the power of building with brick, the pigs built a a range of buildings to protect them from wolves. Until one day, a little pig named Richmond befriends a not-so-bad-wolf much to the dismay of his father.
While designed as a bit of a love letter to the Black Country in its references, the film also brings forward lovely messages of friendship and inclusivity that acts as a gentle reminder to us al not to judge a wolf by their cover.
Created at the Aardman studios and having been showcased at a range of festivals already, with The Big Bad Wolf Leo Wright showcases the charm of stop motion animation and the power in which it is able to effectively bring stories to life. Yes, this is perhaps something that we are all aware of through the work of Nick Park, but in this era of AI, it is nice that stop motion animation can still hold its own.
Through his script, Leo Wright has created characters that are memorable and enjoyable to watch through their escapades (I for one would love to see how the story could be developed further as I’m certain that children would love it). At the same time there is also plenty of drama that offers the story enough depth to keep the audience curious.
Every shot, every moment has been carefully created to make for an engaging and enjoyable five minute watch, leaving you wanting to find out more about how Richmond and the wolf’s friendship developed. Let’s hope it is not the end of the journey for them.
Overall, The Big Bad Wolf is a lovely little short film that doesn’t fail to charm and certainly restores the reputation of the wolf!
By Emma Clarendon
Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️