The adventures of a miniature boy are illustrated.The adventures of a miniature boy are illustrated.The adventures of a miniature boy are illustrated.
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Like its main character, small in size but big in charm
While not one of my favourites, Ub Iwerks was responsible for a lot of interesting work. Especially when working with Walt Disney, his oldest friend and one of his best, and co-creating one of animation's most famous characters in Mickey Mouse. His career since opening his own studio had interest value but the quality was variable, often being successful in the animation and music but wanting in the story and variable in gags, lead characters and tone.
1933 to 1936 saw twenty five cartoons, mostly based on famous fairytales and familiar stories, as part of Iwerks's "ComiColor" series. The "ComiColor" series is very much worth watching and interesting, as is the case with many series some cartoons are better than others but there are no real animation nadirs. 1936's 'Tom Thumb' is a pretty good pleasant watch, with a few issues but a lot of big strengths.
Admittedly, 'Tom Thumb' is slight and is at times a little too cutesy and the ending can be smelt from miles away.
However, 'Tom Thumb' has enough freshness to stop it from being stale. It avoids the over sentimental factor generally and is never dull.
There are amusing gags, that aren't too corny and never repetitive, it's very charming, endearingly wild at times and there is a genuine likeability. charm and cuteness. The characters drive 'Tom Thumb' well , with a very likeable titular character whose antics can be surprisingly inventive. The supporting characters are lively.
Furthermore, the animation is great. Meticulously detailed, fluid in drawing, vibrant in colour and often rich in imagination and visual wit. The music is cleverly and lushly orchestrated, is infectiously catchy and adds a lot to the cartoon.
In conclusion, pretty good. 7/10 Bethany Cox
1933 to 1936 saw twenty five cartoons, mostly based on famous fairytales and familiar stories, as part of Iwerks's "ComiColor" series. The "ComiColor" series is very much worth watching and interesting, as is the case with many series some cartoons are better than others but there are no real animation nadirs. 1936's 'Tom Thumb' is a pretty good pleasant watch, with a few issues but a lot of big strengths.
Admittedly, 'Tom Thumb' is slight and is at times a little too cutesy and the ending can be smelt from miles away.
However, 'Tom Thumb' has enough freshness to stop it from being stale. It avoids the over sentimental factor generally and is never dull.
There are amusing gags, that aren't too corny and never repetitive, it's very charming, endearingly wild at times and there is a genuine likeability. charm and cuteness. The characters drive 'Tom Thumb' well , with a very likeable titular character whose antics can be surprisingly inventive. The supporting characters are lively.
Furthermore, the animation is great. Meticulously detailed, fluid in drawing, vibrant in colour and often rich in imagination and visual wit. The music is cleverly and lushly orchestrated, is infectiously catchy and adds a lot to the cartoon.
In conclusion, pretty good. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Jun 18, 2018
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