Porky Pig is a very likable and amusing character, if at times overshadowed by characters with stronger and more interesting personalities. Have also thoroughly enjoyed a lot of Robert McKimson's stuff.
While 'Paying the Piper' is not one of the best cartoons of either, it is still great fun and an interesting original animated take on the famous story 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. The animation is terrific, the colours are vibrant, the backgrounds very meticulous in detail and the drawing fluid and very smooth.
Carl Stalling never disappoints and one of my favourite composers in cartoon history, 'Paying the Piper' does nothing to change that perception. Anybody expecting luscious orchestration, characterful rhythms, clever use of instrumentation and sounds and the ability to elevate gags to a greater level rather than just adding to it will find all of those aplenty.
Regarding the writing, it is fresh and witty with Supreme Cat getting the best lines. Porky by all means is no less funny in the humour department, and interacts very well with Supreme Cat. The gags are also well-timed and clever, and Supreme Cat is a very strong foil.
Voice acting is terrific from the incomparable Mel Blanc, no complaints there. Robert McKimson does a fine job directing. The story is somewhat routine, but is very well paced and with not a misfire in the humour department that it feels trivial.
In conclusion, great fun. 9/10 Bethany Cox
While 'Paying the Piper' is not one of the best cartoons of either, it is still great fun and an interesting original animated take on the famous story 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. The animation is terrific, the colours are vibrant, the backgrounds very meticulous in detail and the drawing fluid and very smooth.
Carl Stalling never disappoints and one of my favourite composers in cartoon history, 'Paying the Piper' does nothing to change that perception. Anybody expecting luscious orchestration, characterful rhythms, clever use of instrumentation and sounds and the ability to elevate gags to a greater level rather than just adding to it will find all of those aplenty.
Regarding the writing, it is fresh and witty with Supreme Cat getting the best lines. Porky by all means is no less funny in the humour department, and interacts very well with Supreme Cat. The gags are also well-timed and clever, and Supreme Cat is a very strong foil.
Voice acting is terrific from the incomparable Mel Blanc, no complaints there. Robert McKimson does a fine job directing. The story is somewhat routine, but is very well paced and with not a misfire in the humour department that it feels trivial.
In conclusion, great fun. 9/10 Bethany Cox