Libramedi Intense, gripping, stylish and poignant

Reptileenbu Did you people see the same film I saw?

Contentar Best movie of this year hands down!

Payno I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

utgard14 Merrie Melodies short, directed by Bob Clampett, notable today for being one of the Censored Eleven. For those who don't know, the Censored Eleven are cartoons that were withheld from syndication because they were considered to be too offensive due to their use of racial stereotypes and imagery. This one, a spin on Snow White with a black cast of characters (mostly voiced by black actors), is arguably the best of all the cartoons on the Censored Eleven list. It's hailed as one of Clampett's masterpieces by many animation historians. Some viewers today might not see what all the fuss is about and will almost certainly be put off by the exaggerated racial stereotypes. But there is value here, particularly with the energetic animation and the incorporation of jazz music. And honestly it's funny in spots, too. Recommending cartoons like this is tricky business because people have strong reactions to anything racial. Many people will likely not enjoy it and may even find themselves uncomfortable watching a minute of it. But those who are able to view it through something other than a "modern lens" I think will see that there's a lot of artistic merit to it and, yes, even some entertainment. It's not for all tastes, though, obviously.

Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de) "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs" is basically Warner Bros' version of Snow White in the hood, very loosely based on the successful Disney movie from 6 years earlier. And even if I did not really enjoy these 7 minutes here, I believe that people who call everything racist only because there are black animated characters in here need to get a clue. It's absolutely not offensive by any means to people who emphasize equality. And if you do then stop complaining that there is actually also a black people version of Snow White here, because this is exactly what equality means. I only wish it would have been better. Clampett, Fister and Blanc of course have done many very funny cartoons, but this is not one of them. One reason to watch it is maybe to find all the historic/military/political references in here as this was done over 70 years during the days of World War II. But other than that, it is far far from Warner Bros' best. Thumbs down.

epa101 I do not watch cartoons normally, but I genuinely enjoyed this. The music and rhymes are quite clever. Everything fits together to make an impressive production. The story is different enough from Snow White to avoid feeling like a rip-off. The racial stereotyping is extensive. It shocked me in a way but, in another way, I thought that it was not all that different from Dave Chapelle shows or gangsta rap films. I wondered to myself, "What if I did not know that the maker of this film was White or Black?" It is very strange how the stereotypes in this film are still used today by mainstream Black comedians and entertainers. However, the slogan of the Murder Inc. firm is definitely racist against the Japanese.

haildevilman This has got to be one of the best cartoons they refuse to show.Like 'Clean Pastures' is boat-loaded with black stereotypes talking in 40's jive. Unlike same, it's got no real positive message here. Unless you count the overabundance of patriotism.It's a re-telling (from 'Mammy' to 'baby' in the wraparound.) of the Snow white legend. The evil Queen was hoarding everything that was being rationed during the war. And of course Prince Chawmin' was a zoot suiter.The seven dwarfs were a bunch of night club dancer types, except for the one shuffling one. And watch for the quick anti-Japanese quip.Yes, it can be a tad racist. And the WWII humor is dated as hell. But still a lot of laughs to be had. That is as long as you aren't TOO sensitive.