Love animation, it was a big part of my life as a child, particularly Disney, Looney Tunes, Hanna Barbera and Tom and Jerry, and still love it whether it's film, television or cartoons. Actually appreciate it more even through young adults eyes, thanks to a broader knowledge.
Chuck Jones is one of the greatest geniuses in animation history, or at least to me and many others, but 'Caveman Inki' while still a worthwhile effort and the best Inki cartoon definitely is not one of the best representations of him by any stretch. There are other cartoons that are much funnier, wittier, more inventively animated, Jones did go on to much better things. 'Caveman Inki' having said that is still decent.
Although Inki is kind of cute and the interaction with the supporting characters is amusing, people are not going to take kindly to the unappealing visual design of the character or the less than flattering stereotypical behaviour. Just to say though, there are far more offensive cartoons and characters about. 'Caveman Inki' is more amusing rather than laugh-a-minute or among the funniest cartoons around, and there could have been a little more variety in the gags.
Story-wise, 'Caveman Inki' is likable and lively in pace but it is pretty predictable.
However, the rest of the animation is very good. It's beautifully drawn, very detailed and the colours are vibrant, complete with some great expressions for particularly the lion and shots.
The music score is typically lushly and cleverly orchestrated, with lively and energetic rhythms, it's also beautifully synchronised with the action and gestures/expressions and even enhances the impact. Then again what do you expect from Carl Stalling, a near unequalled master at this. There are great use of sound effects.
'Caveman Inki' is amiable and amusing enough, some of it funny, the timing is lively and support is fun. The best character is the Minah bird, namely for the perfectly synchronised movement and hopping to Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture cleverly slowed down. Pacing is lively.
Overall, worthwhile with Inki's last cartoon (of five) being the best, saying this by some way as the others for me just scrapped above average. Doesn't see a genius on top form though. 7/10 Bethany Cox