Was very fond of Woody Woodpecker and his cartoons as a child. Still get much enjoyment out of them now as a young adult, even if there are more interesting in personality cartoon characters and better overall cartoons.
That is in no way knocking Woody, because many of his cartoons are a lot of fun to watch and more and also still like him a lot as a character. He is a lot of fun here and is never obnoxious or a jerk. One sympathises with him actually, especially when things are not what it seems. It was nice in 'A Fine Feathered Frenzy' to have a foil/partner that wasn't Wally Walrus or Buzz Buzzard for a change.
"Gorgeous Gal" herself is very entertaining with a voice that makes one think that she is attractive initially but is actually unattractive.
As ever, the animation is great. The characters are well drawn, but even better are the rich colours, meticulously detailed backgrounds and smooth drawing.
Music is another strength here. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The Woody Woodpecker theme song being heard is a delight. The whole cartoon goes at a snappy pace, especially in the second half, and there are continually impeccably timed and extremely funny gags and a great atmosphere.
Altogether, brilliant and one of Woody's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox
That is in no way knocking Woody, because many of his cartoons are a lot of fun to watch and more and also still like him a lot as a character. He is a lot of fun here and is never obnoxious or a jerk. One sympathises with him actually, especially when things are not what it seems. It was nice in 'A Fine Feathered Frenzy' to have a foil/partner that wasn't Wally Walrus or Buzz Buzzard for a change.
"Gorgeous Gal" herself is very entertaining with a voice that makes one think that she is attractive initially but is actually unattractive.
As ever, the animation is great. The characters are well drawn, but even better are the rich colours, meticulously detailed backgrounds and smooth drawing.
Music is another strength here. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The Woody Woodpecker theme song being heard is a delight. The whole cartoon goes at a snappy pace, especially in the second half, and there are continually impeccably timed and extremely funny gags and a great atmosphere.
Altogether, brilliant and one of Woody's best. 10/10 Bethany Cox
