"The Early Bird Dood It!" is an American cartoon from 1942, so this one is already over 75 years old and it is another work by Tex Avery. At sligthly under 9 minutes, it is a bit longer than most other cartoons from that time during World War II. And it is in color of course as usual with Avery's MGM works. As usual with Avery, this is a bit different than what you'd expect from the dominating Disney and Warner Bros during that time. The ending is the best example. You think the bird and cat actually died and it seemed that way, but then there is the usual things that makes things even more bizarre and maybe even unsuitable for the little ones. But typical for Avery. Cartoon animation for grown-ups and with that I don't mean it has adult stuff ot anything. As many other times with Avery, this is more about wit in terms of animation and about unexpected plot twists than really about fun or comedy or cuteness. The latter is something you will never find in Avery's works. The lake scene is the best example when the bird piicks up the lake like a carpet to find the work. Oh yeah, this film here is based on a famous proverb obviously, very loosely of course as you won't find a cat in there certainly. All in all, I must say that I was not entertained as well as I hoped I would be by this one, but then again I have never been a huge very fan, but even he has works that I enjoy a lot more than this one and I can still see why people like it I guess. It all depends on personal taste. I give it a thumbs-down though- Not recommended.
Review of The Early Bird Dood It!
