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, even when more of a jerk. 'Bathing Buddies' is another cartoon with him Wally Walrus together, and while it's fun enough it's also not one of their best efforts. Even for a Woody Woodpecker/Wally Walrus cartoon, for a series of cartoons that are fairly formulaic story-wise in the first place, 'Bathing Buddies' is rather typical and is lacking in originality. Timing could have been sharper too in places, and there are efforts of theirs admittedly that are funnier.
While there may be cartoon characters with slightly more interesting personalities, Woody is still at his best funny with a commanding presence, even though this is not him at his most likable by any stretch of the imagination. Wally is amusing and compelling, and he is easier to root for here.
As ever, the animation is great. The characters are well drawn, but even better are the rich colours, meticulously detailed backgrounds and smooth backgrounds.
Another standout quality is the music. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The writing is amusing and chuckle-worthy enough and the gags are well-timed.
Voice acting is solid.
In conclusion, entertaining if typical. 7/10 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, even when more of a jerk. 'Bathing Buddies' is another cartoon with him Wally Walrus together, and while it's fun enough it's also not one of their best efforts. Even for a Woody Woodpecker/Wally Walrus cartoon, for a series of cartoons that are fairly formulaic story-wise in the first place, 'Bathing Buddies' is rather typical and is lacking in originality. Timing could have been sharper too in places, and there are efforts of theirs admittedly that are funnier.
While there may be cartoon characters with slightly more interesting personalities, Woody is still at his best funny with a commanding presence, even though this is not him at his most likable by any stretch of the imagination. Wally is amusing and compelling, and he is easier to root for here.
As ever, the animation is great. The characters are well drawn, but even better are the rich colours, meticulously detailed backgrounds and smooth backgrounds.
Another standout quality is the music. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The writing is amusing and chuckle-worthy enough and the gags are well-timed.
Voice acting is solid.
In conclusion, entertaining if typical. 7/10 Bethany Cox