Little Beaux Pink

'The Pink Panther' "Little Beaux Pink" (1968)

Opening thoughts: 1968's Pink Panther cartoons were mostly solid standard, though expectedly some were stronger than others. 'Little Beaux Pink' is the best Pink Panther cartoon since 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Pink', one of the best of the 1968 batch and one of the most colourful and funniest of the series' earlier cartoons. Maybe not quite one of my favourite Pink Panther cartoons, though it very nearly was, but there is so much that is so good overall about the series that is present here.

Bad things: 'Little Beaux Pink' is somewhat predictable at points, but really there is very little to criticise.

Good things: For one thing, it is very colourful to look at, both rustic and elegant as well as crisply if simply drawn. The music doesn't disappoint at all, the scoring accompanying the action is catchy and jazzy while the theme tune for one heard umpteen times is still an un-annoying classic. 'Little Beaux Pink' isn't just one of the best 1968 Pink Panther cartoons, it's also one of the funniest.

The fence wire gag is hilarious, and the ending (one of the better and funnier endings of any Pink Panther cartoon from 1968) likewise. Pink succeeds as ever being funny and cool, and the supporting characters especially the cattleman support him beautifully.

Closing thoughts: All in all, colourful and very funny if predictable somewhat, if you are a Pink Panther fan Little Beaux Pink will not disappoint.

9/10.