Rabbit of Seville
Directed by Charles M. Jones
Animated by Phil Monroe, Ben Washam, Lloyd Vaughan,
Ken Harris, Emery Hawkins
Distributed by Warner Brothers Pictures
Summary: After surviving gunfire from the notorious Elmer Fudd, the legendary Bugs Bunny entraps his foe by tricking him onto stage and initiating an opera performance in front of a large crowd. Too stage-frightened to save himself, Bugs Bunny can have what he will from Elmer, including massacring his face with a blade.
Opinion: This animated short is quality - everything syncs to the opera instrumental music playing over it, Bugs performs quite a few gags that could be categorized under slapstick and absurdist; using props that shouldn't be on stage to perform gags that shouldn't be possible. This short makes use of the flexibility of the medium in every shot, and it's quite a fun watch.
Also the use of facial expression is masterful; they are so slight, so calculated and minimalist, that they hold more weight than their over-expressive counterparts from only years ago.
Also the use of facial expression is masterful; they are so slight, so calculated and minimalist, that they hold more weight than their over-expressive counterparts from only years ago.
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