Chuck Jones brings back his wonderful Ralphie Phillips character (voiced by Dick Beals) in this funny short. Ralphie previously in the classic From A to Z-Z-Z-Z, where he daydreamed in class about various heroic adventures. This time he breaks a window and is sent to his room, where his imagination once again takes over. A fun cartoon from one of the masters. Everything about this clicks. The writing is smart and funny, with a protagonist anyone who was ever a kid can relate to (sadly that doesn't cover everyone; some people were born old and miserable). The music accompanies the action perfectly. The voice work is flawless. The animation is crisp, colorful, and creative. Jones would use Ralphie again in the Adventures of Road Runner TV pilot. This is a beautiful classic, from both artistic and entertainment perspectives. Chuck Jones is my favorite of the Golden Age animation greats and cartoons like this are why.
Review of Boyhood Daze
Boyhood Daze
(1957)
"I hated to have to kill them all, but they had to be taught a lesson."
7 August 2016