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. Actually appreciate it more now thanks to broader knowledge of directors, studios and animation styles that was not had as much before.
Chuck Jones is one of the greatest geniuses in animation history, or at least to me and many others, but 'Snowman's Land' while still a watchable effort is not one of the best representations of him by any stretch. Once his style was properly found, when his cartoons became much funnier, wittier, more inventively animated and iconic characters introduced and made household names, Jones did go on to much better things. 'Snowman's Land' having said that is an interesting look at him in his very early days.
Although the Mountie is kind of cute, the character is also rather bland and the chemistry between him and Dirty Pierre doesn't always have enough spark. 'Snowman's Land' is more mildly amusing rather than laugh-a-minute or among the funniest cartoons around, and there could have been more variety in the gags.
Story-wise, 'Snowman's Land' is likable and lively in pace but it is pretty predictable and occasionally does try too hard to be cute that it comes over as sugary.
However, the rest of the animation is very good. It's beautifully drawn, very detailed and the colours are vibrant, complete with some great expressions for particularly Dirty Pierre.
Carl Stalling's music score is typically lushly and cleverly orchestrated, with lively and energetic rhythms, it's also beautifully synchronised with the action and gestures/expressions and even enhances the impact. All of those things Stalling was an unparalleled master at in animation, or at least in my view.
'Snowman's Land' is amiable and amusing enough, the timing is lively and the animals add a good deal. The funniest and most interesting character in the cartoon is Dirty Pierre, displaying energy and menace. Mel Blanc's voice acting as usual is stellar in its versatility.
Overall, nice and watchable but unexceptional. Doesn't see a genius of his craft at his best or on top form, instead it's early career stages that's worth a curious look to see how he fared when he was yet to find or refine his style. 6/10 Bethany Cox
Chuck Jones is one of the greatest geniuses in animation history, or at least to me and many others, but 'Snowman's Land' while still a watchable effort is not one of the best representations of him by any stretch. Once his style was properly found, when his cartoons became much funnier, wittier, more inventively animated and iconic characters introduced and made household names, Jones did go on to much better things. 'Snowman's Land' having said that is an interesting look at him in his very early days.
Although the Mountie is kind of cute, the character is also rather bland and the chemistry between him and Dirty Pierre doesn't always have enough spark. 'Snowman's Land' is more mildly amusing rather than laugh-a-minute or among the funniest cartoons around, and there could have been more variety in the gags.
Story-wise, 'Snowman's Land' is likable and lively in pace but it is pretty predictable and occasionally does try too hard to be cute that it comes over as sugary.
However, the rest of the animation is very good. It's beautifully drawn, very detailed and the colours are vibrant, complete with some great expressions for particularly Dirty Pierre.
Carl Stalling's music score is typically lushly and cleverly orchestrated, with lively and energetic rhythms, it's also beautifully synchronised with the action and gestures/expressions and even enhances the impact. All of those things Stalling was an unparalleled master at in animation, or at least in my view.
'Snowman's Land' is amiable and amusing enough, the timing is lively and the animals add a good deal. The funniest and most interesting character in the cartoon is Dirty Pierre, displaying energy and menace. Mel Blanc's voice acting as usual is stellar in its versatility.
Overall, nice and watchable but unexceptional. Doesn't see a genius of his craft at his best or on top form, instead it's early career stages that's worth a curious look to see how he fared when he was yet to find or refine his style. 6/10 Bethany Cox
