Hare-Breadth Hurry (1963) - The Internet Animation Database

Cumulative rating:	(5 ratings submitted)

Synopsis

In this final pairing-up of Bugs Bunny and Wile E. Coyote, Bugs, feeling particularly smug and talkative this time around, replaces Wile E.'s regular prey the Road Runner who has allegedly sprained a giblet.

Characters

Wile E. Coyote

Bugs Bunny
(Voice: Melvin Jerome "Mel" Blanc)

Credits

Video Information

Technical Specifications

MPAA No.: 20072

Production No.: 1616

Animation Type: Standard (Hand-drawn-Cel) Animation

Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1

Color Type: Technicolor

Sound Type: Mono

Print Type: 35mm

Negative Type: 35mm

Cinematographic Format: Spherical

Original Language: English

Original Country: United States

Reviews and Comments

From TibbyH :

This short is rather infamous among cartoon fanatics and aficionados. I hear nothing but furious negativity surrounding this entry, and I must say...I don't agree with all the hate. Let me get this outta the way: is it a great cartoon? No, not really. Is it Chuck Jones' best cartoon or his best Coyote or Bugs short? Are you kiddin'?! It is neither of those two things, but it is an fun cartoon with an interesting premise. See, it's a standard Roadrunner cartoon, except this time Bugs Bunny steps in as a backup actor of sorts. So because it's in the Roadrunner universe, the Coyote must obey the rules of the land and still wants to pursue Bugs for his meal. This is what I enjoy about the early 1960s Looney Tunes/Merrie Melodies. You could get the sense that the directors were tired of making standard cartoons and would try any new idea possible. And with new writers and a new producer who let the artists do as they pleased, Jones, Freleng, and McKimson were able to do whatever the h** they felt like. If I were to be critical, while I am a fan of John Dunn's writing talents (before the 70s), I would say there's a tad too much dialogue and some of the jokes don't hit as well. Even though Jones was great at working with smaller budgets and making his shorts appear grander and more lively than you'd expect, the animation is a bit limited and there's a bit too much "talking head" scenes. Not the bets cartoon around, but there's fun to be had. A guilt pleasure for me indeed.
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