'Rabbit Fire (1951)' is the first of a trilogy in which Daffy Duck aims to get Elmer Fudd to shoot Bugs Bunny instead of him. I've actually already seen the sequel to this, which has the unfortunate effect of making this seem somewhat repetitive. That's because the follow-up is pretty much the same as this one, with some gags even being repeated almost verbatim. For all intents and purposes, though, this is the more original of the two since it was actually released first. Having said that, I do feel as though it's slightly weaker than its sequel. It's still a fun, funny and iconic effort in its own right, though, with some all-timer gags that really showcase the at-this-point-nailed-down personalities of its stars. Bugs and Daffy are arguably the most iconic of all the Looney Tunes and their joint appearances are often the franchise's highlights. This particular short is a prime example of why that's the case. It also ends with a fantastic joke that I won't spoil here.
Review of Rabbit Fire
Rabbit Fire
(1951)
How a person can get so... so despicable in one lifetime is beyond me.
20 July 2023