filippaberry84
I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
Mabel Munoz
Just intense enough to provide a much-needed diversion, just lightweight enough to make you forget about it soon after it’s over. It’s not exactly “good,” per se, but it does what it sets out to do in terms of putting us on edge, which makes it … successful?
Mehdi Hoffman
There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.
Edgar Allan Pooh
. . . refers to the catcher's specialized defensive gear. In the Looney Tunes Universe, "Tools of Ignorance" invariably denotes firearms, from Yosemite Sam's pistols to Elmer Fudd's long guns. Mr. Fudd is depicted as a patronizing bully to Bugs Bunny as soon as the former makes an appearance in WHAT'S UP, DOC? But as a Wealthy One Per Center, normal folks such as Bugs have to Kow-Tow to Fudd's every perverse whim. However, sensing that he could lose his status as Top Dog in the Looney Tunes Animated Shorts Universe to the more talented Bugs, Elmer introduces a shooting iron on the WHAT'S UP, DOC? scene 5 minutes, 21 seconds into this story. As soon as Mr. Fudd resorts to such a False Security Blanket, Bugs has the upper hand. It's now Elmer who's second fiddling for the remainder of this tale, forced to wield his "tool of ignorance" as a perpetual reminder that careers that live by the gun, die by gun. Move over Jesse James, John Dillinger, and Wild Bill: make room for Elmer Fudd!
Canadian_madness
Bugs Bunny performs in what today may be coined as a 'reality TV' manner, so the form of jokes in this episode are more in tune of observational humor from the audience point of view as opposed to Bugs delivering a punchline. (In many WB cartoons, the biggest punchline is often choreographed far beforehand and there is a tremendous buildup towards it as if creating a 'money' shot to laugh at) As this is unlike those more directionally forward comedic episodes, the plot line for this episode is much more structured and balanced to contain a stronger sense of realism. Or at least one that portrays Bugs Bunny is a real character trying to survive in a real world where he is a bunny entertainer.This is a very fitting tribute to stage performances and the jokes are true to life to anyone who performs live entertainment. (Similiariily as Dilbert mirrors office humor, the jokes effectiveness is based on these "true to life" moments) It is quite possible that this episode was created with that in mind and meant more for the entertainers of that era as the target audience. This video is an absolute must collect to share with anyone who entertains an audience as the frustrations, setbacks and randomness of success still proliferates today.
J. Spurlin
The Disassociated Press wants Bugs Bunny's life story. Got a pencil? "First," says Bugs, "I was born." He quickly learns he is different from the other children: he's a "rabbit in a human world." He grows up to accept repetitive chorus boy jobs in such Broadway revues as "Girl of the Golden Vest," "Wearing of the Grin" and "Rosie's Cheeks." His career hits the skids and he's living on a park bench before he's discovered by that great vaudeville star, Elmer Fudd. Their dual comedy act is a hit, which leads to film roles. Will Bugs Bunny ever have to look back?The director of this picture, Robert McKimson, is rated low among cartoon fans, and I think rightly so. But this film is a delight, especially Bugs's and Elmer's swinging musical number, "What's Up, Doc?" Here is McKimson at his rare best.Other treats include caricatures of Al Jolson, Jack Benny, Eddie Cantor and Bing Crosby, (and Elmer's crack at their expense); and funny bits from Bugs's and Elmer's comedy act.This cartoon is included in the "Looney Tunes Golden Collection, Volume One," Disc 1.
eye3
For my money, the penultimate of Bugs Bunny's career.Bugs tells his life story over the phone to the Disassociated Press (a clue for what we're in for.) We follow the trace of his career from dancing school, vaudeville, unemployment, a break from "big vaudeville star" Elmer Fudd (!), a twist in the act that's a hit with the audience and puts them in the big time.And finally, Hollywood. The bit where they sing the title song does it for me. But even then, they still have a joke on him at the end. See it yourself.
