An action-packed slog

A Disappointing Continuation

It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.

The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Love animation, it was a big part of my life as a child, particularly Disney, Looney Tunes and Tom and Jerry, and still love it whether it's film, television or cartoons.While not one of my favourite cartoons of all time and never will be, 'Hare-Um Scare-Um' is very well made and very entertaining. It is interesting to see a proto-version of Bugs Bunny before Bugs Bunny became famous and for having a hunter who is like a more menacing version of Elmer. There's not much wrong actually in 'Hare-Um Scare-Um', it is slight on story and there's not much original in it. Having said that, there is so much to recommend.However, the animation is very good. It's beautifully drawn, very detailed and the colours are vibrant, complete with some great expressions for particularly the rabbit.Carl Stalling's 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. All of those things Stalling was an unparalleled master at in animation, or at least in my view.The rabbit is no Bugs, not as interesting in personality, but the character drives the action to fun effect. The hunter is suitably antagonistic and fun, there are many very funny moments (with the ending especially being a treat) and everything concerning the meat entertains and informs. Timing is lively. Mel Blanc's versatility as ever shines impeccably.Overall, very good. 8/10 Bethany Cox

. . . irate American citizen, taxpayer, and Tea Partier "John Sourpuss" growls in response to newspaper headlines about the U.S. National Butchers Union imposing a 33% price increase on beef and pork so that they can earn a "Living Wage." Bugs Bunny, still cackling like Heckle and Jeckle during his "Happy Rabbit" Daffy Hare infancy, naively believes that Government Rules and Regulations will save him from harm in HARE-UM SCARE-UM. Sadly for Mr. Hoppy, he has not been heeding the Looney Tuners many prognostications concerning the Advent of Trumpism. These Flat Earthers would put the U.S. on the primrose path to IDIOCRACY on Jan. 20, 2017, by eliminating ALL government regulations, inspectors, and regulators. As choice cuts of Mad Cow Disease filled America's Meat Racks, Rich People Party Operatives giggled at the thought of a U.S. 2020 Electorate even DUMBER than that of 2016 (with most voter brains becoming holier than a wedge of Swiss cheese). No wonder "Happy Rabbit" sobers up to become the cynical "Bugs Bunny" once he realizes the havoc the Trumpsters such as "John Sourpuss" will wreak on a deluded America.

The current food crisis (or whatever to call it) in the world makes the otherwise goofy "Hare-um Scare-um" rather relevant. When a hunter can't buy food at the store, he and his dog go hunting. Needless to say, they come across a manic rabbit who makes their lives a living hell. Talking like Woody Woodpecker and behaving like Daffy Duck, this hare is a really wacky one! As the anonymous bunny affirms: "You don't have to be crazy to do this...but it sure helps!" Obviously, this cartoon holds a special historical significance as one of four cartoons (the others were "Porky's Hare Hunt", "Prest-o Change-o" and "Elmer's Candid Camera") starring the rabbit who eventually morphed into Bugs Bunny. Even if you don't know that the leporid here would soon become a street-smart, wise-cracking dude with a Brooklyn-Bronx accent, the cartoon is still a total hoot. But the fact that this nutty rabbit soon evolved into the Groucho Marx of rabbits just goes to show the importance (not to mention the hilarity) of this cartoon, and Mel Blanc's talent with voices. I truly recommend it.PS: director Cal Dalton ran Friz Freleng's unit from 1937-1939. Freleng had moved to MGM for a more lucrative job, and so Cal Dalton and Ben Hardaway took over his unit. When MGM canceled the series that Freleng had been directing, Warner Bros. rehired him ("You Ought to Be in Pictures" loosely alluded to his experience).

In just eight minutes, this early cartoon shows one of the early incarnations of Bugs Bunny doing what Bugs does best: outwitting hunters, getting the better of dogs and singing about how crazy he is."Hare-um Scare-um" has the hunter (an early Elmer Fudd?) hunting after our boy due to high meat prices and getting the worst of it at every turn - as is par for the course here. Bugs even tends to the hunter's dog after a dizzy spell ("Do you succumb to fits? So do I!") and acts as a decoy female pup ("I think you got something there, buddy!"), all in the name of some laughs. And they're here, thanks once again to Mel Blanc's voice wizardry and a skewed sense of humor.You'll love the last scene. Classic.Ten stars for "Hare-um Scare-um". Great job, Bugs - oh, and you too, Mel.