Pizzicato Pussycat

Pizzicato Pussycat won't go down as one of the greats, but at the same time don't expect that, expect for some good entertainment for 6-8 minutes or so and you'll find much to enjoy with Pizzicato Pussycat. The story is kept simply which is good and has good energy, there is very little new though and things can feel on the routine side. The animation is great though, very clever stylised drawing and the vibrant colours just pop out at you. There are also some funny gags that keep things to the point and never into too-much-irrelevant-filler territory, the climax is particularly entertaining. The characters are likable and sweet in their own way and while not especially memorable carry Pizzicato Pussycat nicely. The voice acting as always is solid as rocks, and what there is of the dialogue is good. But it's the music here that stands out, the jazzy style works so well for the cartoon and it's beautifully orchestrated and most importantly it's music that you won't forget in the long run. And of course, it synchronises so well with the action and the gags as well as with how the characters are feeling, something that Freleng always did excel at doing and better than most as well. All in all, a routine idea but done to clever and entertaining effect. Not a favourite, but worth a visit and even a couple of re-visits too. 8/10 Bethany Cox