SUPER-RABBIT (Released to Theaters USA 1943)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  Super-Rabbit—cute, short, animated cartoon—has a defined military message at its conclusion. While the movie is not high quality, it is a suitable, one-time watch.  Film Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A scientist enhances carrots for a bunny so that the bunny can be a super-rabbit.  Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Charles M. Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger for making the film possible. Cast includes Mel Blanc, Kent Rogers, and Tedd Pierce.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. This is a suitable Bugs Bunny film. The movie is comical. This short film has suitable/good animation. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH (Released to Theaters USA 1970)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.9|5.0 Starsììì  The Phantom Tollbooth—creative and complicated—seems built more for the older teen and adult viewer due to its storyline which will be understood by an older viewer but leave the younger viewer with animation and no comprehendible story. There is a crossover between live action and animation that is fresh and exceptionally well done in the beginning scenes and ending scenes. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A boy enters a tollbooth and encounters two kings, one who thinks that letters are the most important and the other thinks that numbers are the most important. Additional Thanks  Thank you to Director Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow, and Dave Monahan for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Chuck Jones for making the film possible. Cast includes Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, Daws Butler, Candy Candido, Hans Conried, June Foray, Patti Gilbert, Shepard Menken, Cliff Norton, Larry Thor, and Les Tremayne.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. Overall, the movie is a creative offering for the older audience and presents concepts that are uniquely handled.  Video Critique Available Here:

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SNOWMAN'S LAND (Released to Theaters USA 1939)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Snowman’s Land—good animation with comedy—uses the voice of Pinto Colvig. This story presents well with good portrayal for a short film.    Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  A Canadian dismounted policeman is given assignment to arrest a high profile criminal.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Chuck Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Warner Brothers for producing the film. Cast includes Pinto Colvig and Mel Blanc.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. It's creative and comical.  Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

BEDTIME FOR SNIFFLES (Released to Theaters USA 1940)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì  Bedtime for Sniffles—short animated film—sweet, lovable, and cute story that is told very well. The animation is good.  Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline  Sniffles the Mouse wants to see Santa, but Sniffles is also tired.  Additional Thanks   Thank you to Director Chuck Jones for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Leon Schlesinger Studios for making the film possible. Cast includes Margaret Hill-Talbot.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. This is a good watch, sentimental, and comical. WOW! What a sweet storyline. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers