What a waste of my time!!!

A Brilliant Conflict

It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

Her Bob Clampett uses two lovely Strauss Waltzes, "Tales from the Vienna Woods," and "The Beautiful Blue Danube." They are conducted by our friend Elmer Fudd. In the former, Bugs Bunny reigns supreme over a hunter, Porky Pig, and his dog. As is usually the case, our rabbit friend is in total control. There is a great scene where Bugs is playing dead and Porky tries to pull his arms up so they can check him for a gunshot. Great results. In the second, Daffy tries to join a trio of little swans. The music is gorgeous and the animation is right on. The color never ceases to amaze me. Apparently, this was Warner Brothers answer to Disney's "Fantasia."

"A Corny Concerto" is a Warner Bros cartoon that runs for 8 minutes and was made over 70 years ago. Writer Frank Tashlin worked on several cartoons for the company and yet he is not too known. Slightly more known is probably director Bob Clampett. But easily the most known cast member is voice acting legend Mel Blanc. Sadly this is one of his weaker films. The music was great no doubt about,, but the story in these 8 minutes was fairly forgettable and the comedic elements were also fairly weak compared to what Warner Bros usually came up with during that time. I am a great fan of Disney's Oscar winning "Ugly Duckling", but even that reference could not save it for me near the end. Not recommended.

"A Corny Concerto" is a brilliant Warner Bros. musical cartoon directed by Bob Clampett. A splendid rip-off of Walt Disney's "Fantasia", it casts Elmer Fudd, of all people, as the orchestral conductor who introduces two familiar pieces of music by our favorite "waltz king" Johann Strauss, Jr. Co-starring Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and a baby Daffy Duck, with absolutely no dialogue! (Somebody once remarked that "A Corny Concerto" is one of the only Bugs Bunny films in which Elmer Fudd has the last word.) My favorite scenes from this charming cartoon: Elmer is hilarious as he struggles with his loose-fitting attire. Porky and his dog are also very funny when they cry in waltz time as Bugs supposedly lies dead. When the buzzard snatches away the three baby swans, it is revealed that one of them is cheating by using a motor. Determined to save the three little swans from the clutches of the buzzard, Daffy essentially becomes a fierce bomber airplane, and the swans become paratroopers (with a nice sound effect).The best thing about "A Corny Concerto" is the action that occurs COMPLETELY in synchronization with the musical accompaniment, which is hence where the humor of this cartoon lies. In addition, take note of the superb background paintings in this film, particularly during the opening "Tales from the Vienna Woods" segment.

One of the great things about the classic Looney Tunes cartoons is how they introduced children to elements of culture. "What's Opera, Doc?" was probably their most famous cartoon involving opera, but there was also "A Corny Concerto". Elmer Fudd - having some trouble with his clothes - presents two short films with opera music in the background. And both come out very well.The one with Porky Pig hunting Bugs Bunny had ending that seems like it would have been a little risqué for 1943 (especially in a cartoon), but that's what makes these cartoons so good; they weren't afraid to push the limits. But the one with a black duckling - possibly Daffy Duck - is truly the highlight; but how could it not be, featuring "The Blue Danube"? One scene there gave the cartoon a real feeling of WWII.So, this is truly one of the classics. Up in that great animation studio in the sky, Mel Blanc, Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, and that whole crew can take pleasure knowing that their work continues to impress us to this day.