The Bosko cartoons may not be animation masterpieces, but they are fascinating as examples of Looney Tunes in their early days before the creation of more compelling characters and funnier and more creative cartoons. There are some good cartoons, as well as some average or less ones.
As far as Bosko cartoons go, 'Bosko's Picture Show' is one of the better ones, even though it is more a pretty good cartoon rather than great. Sure, as usual, the story is thin and more of an excuse to string along the gags. The archetypal villain character is a little melodramatic, while Bosko is too much of a supporting character in his own cartoon (only really shining in his song and dance routine), charming Honey and the caricatures make far more of an impression.
With all that being said, as always for a Bosko cartoon the animation is good. Not exactly refined but fluid and crisp enough with some nice detail, it is especially good in the meticulous backgrounds and some remarkably flexible yet natural movements for Bosko. The music doesn't disappoint either, its infectious energy, rousing merriment, lush orchestration and how well it fits with the animation is just a joy.
Sound quality has clarity and the synchronisation isn't sloppy and has imagination. The way Bosko is animated is well done and remarkably natural.
'Bosko's Picture Show's' gags mostly do work and the caricatures mostly work too. Loved the Laurel and Hardy and Marx Brothers. The newsreel gag was very dull though and the Hitler and Jimmy Durante one was a little too strange for my tastes.
In conclusion, pretty good. 7/10 Bethany Cox
