Rex the Runt
Rex the Runt is an animated claymation television show produced by Aardman Animations for BBC Bristol in association with EVA Entertainment and Egmont Imagination. Its main characters are four plasticine dogs: Rex, Wendy, Bad Bob and Vince. The series began with a short, Ident, in 1989 directed by Richard Goleszowski. After a long gestation period this developed into two unaired shorts and then thirteen ten-minute episodes that first aired over two weeks on BBC2 from December 1998. A second thirteen episode series aired from September 2001 on the same channel. As well as the core cast guest voices included Paul Merton, Morwenna Banks, Judith Chalmers, Antoine de Caunes, Bob Holness, Bob Monkhouse, Jonathan Ross, Graham Norton, Arthur Smith, June Whitfield, Kathy Burke, Pam Ayres and Eddie Izzard.
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Plot Summary
Rex the Runt is a stop-motion animated British comedy series that follows the misadventures of Rex, a loveable but dim-witted dog, and his group of eccentric friends. Set in a bizarre, alien-like world, the series often involves Rex and his companions stumbling into strange situations and often dangerous quests, usually driven by Rex's naive understanding of the world and his friends' equally peculiar logic. The humor is surreal, often dark, and relies heavily on quirky dialogue and absurd scenarios.
Critical Reception
Rex the Runt gained a cult following for its unique visual style and dark, surreal humor, which set it apart from typical children's programming. While its offbeat nature didn't appeal to everyone, critics and audiences who appreciated its niche humor often lauded its originality and distinctive animation. It was particularly praised for its innovative stop-motion techniques and its consistently bizarre, yet compelling, storylines.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its highly original and surreal humor.
- Admired for its distinctive and innovative stop-motion animation.
- Noted for its dark comedic tone and bizarre storylines.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'Rex the Runt' is not readily available. However, its cult status suggests a dedicated fanbase that appreciates its unique brand of dark, absurdist comedy.
Fun Fact
The distinctive look of the 'Rex the Runt' world and its characters was heavily influenced by the surreal artwork of artists like Hieronymus Bosch.
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