Love animation, it was a big part of my life as a child, particularly Disney, Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry, and still love it whether it's film, television or cartoons. Not just because so much of it is entertaining, moving and well made or the nostalgia, but also because of how it relaxes and comforts me (sorry if that sounds corny). Tex Avery was one of the greatest and most influential animation directors there ever was, with a unique visual and humour style and his best work saw some ahead of its time content.
He did do much better though than 'Egghead Rides Again', one of a small handful of Egghead (a character reminiscent of early Elmer Fudd) cartoons. Of which it is to me is his weakest outing, 'Count Me Out' being a contender for his best despite being made by vastly inferior directors. It is watchable and terrible it is not by a longshot, but it is not by any stretch anywhere near his best and is not demonstrative of what made him so great and influential.
'Egghead Rides Again' is early Avery and by his standards rather tame, the humour became much wittier and more daring and the visuals became more imaginative and unique. The story is not much of one and could have done with much more energy and imagination, that plays a large part in the tameness. The humour is never hilarious and can be very corny, would have liked more of it to have been physical and visual as well.
It is more verbal-oriented here and it is a bit too talky as a result, and that would have been more forgivable if the dialogue was better because some of it is groan-worthy. Egghead is funnier and more likeable in all his other cartoons, he can be pretty annoying here and it would have helped if at times Mel Blanc toned down his voice work a bit, to me he overdoes it despite admirably giving his all as always.
However, there are amusing moments, the bit with the cow towards the end is the best part, and the cartoon agreed has its charms. The animation ranges from good to excellent. It's fluid in movement, vibrant in colour and very meticulous in detail.
Carl Stalling's music is typically superb and along with the animation is the best thing about 'Egghead Rides Again'. It is as always lushly orchestrated, full of lively energy and characterful in rhythm, not only adding to the action but also enhancing it. The cowboys are enjoyable and are more amusing and interesting than Egghead.
Summarising, watchable if not great. 5/10
He did do much better though than 'Egghead Rides Again', one of a small handful of Egghead (a character reminiscent of early Elmer Fudd) cartoons. Of which it is to me is his weakest outing, 'Count Me Out' being a contender for his best despite being made by vastly inferior directors. It is watchable and terrible it is not by a longshot, but it is not by any stretch anywhere near his best and is not demonstrative of what made him so great and influential.
'Egghead Rides Again' is early Avery and by his standards rather tame, the humour became much wittier and more daring and the visuals became more imaginative and unique. The story is not much of one and could have done with much more energy and imagination, that plays a large part in the tameness. The humour is never hilarious and can be very corny, would have liked more of it to have been physical and visual as well.
It is more verbal-oriented here and it is a bit too talky as a result, and that would have been more forgivable if the dialogue was better because some of it is groan-worthy. Egghead is funnier and more likeable in all his other cartoons, he can be pretty annoying here and it would have helped if at times Mel Blanc toned down his voice work a bit, to me he overdoes it despite admirably giving his all as always.
However, there are amusing moments, the bit with the cow towards the end is the best part, and the cartoon agreed has its charms. The animation ranges from good to excellent. It's fluid in movement, vibrant in colour and very meticulous in detail.
Carl Stalling's music is typically superb and along with the animation is the best thing about 'Egghead Rides Again'. It is as always lushly orchestrated, full of lively energy and characterful in rhythm, not only adding to the action but also enhancing it. The cowboys are enjoyable and are more amusing and interesting than Egghead.
Summarising, watchable if not great. 5/10