Tex Avery cartoons are awful. They often abound with sadism and cruelty that makes many "do gooder" parents cringe. Thankfully, I am NOT one of those humorless idiots who whine about violence in cartoons. I say we need MORE, not less. And when I need a violent cartoon fix, who better to fit the bill than Tex Avery and his wonderful and irreverent films for MGM.
This film is chock full of violence--thanks to an insane bear who hires Spike the dog to be his watch dog during hibernation. As the bear is unhinged, he threatens grievous bodily harm to Spike if anything should wake him--and the nasty little white dog decides to take full advantage of the situation. Again and again and again, the little dog hurts Spike and Spike is forced to run out into the wilderness to scream. Hammers to feet, firecrackers in the mouth and many other violent and extremely painful things are done to poor old Spike, though fortunately in the end he gets his revenge.
Good old fashion cartoon violence and a great sense of humor--what more could you want in a film?!
This film is chock full of violence--thanks to an insane bear who hires Spike the dog to be his watch dog during hibernation. As the bear is unhinged, he threatens grievous bodily harm to Spike if anything should wake him--and the nasty little white dog decides to take full advantage of the situation. Again and again and again, the little dog hurts Spike and Spike is forced to run out into the wilderness to scream. Hammers to feet, firecrackers in the mouth and many other violent and extremely painful things are done to poor old Spike, though fortunately in the end he gets his revenge.
Good old fashion cartoon violence and a great sense of humor--what more could you want in a film?!