Adventures of the Road-Runner

While at a length longer than the usual Looney Tune cartoon(25-6 minutes in alternative to 5-7 minutes) and done in an almost documentary style, that doesn't stop Adventures of the Road-Runner from being one of Roadrunner and Coyote's best, in fact a contender for THE best. And that is coming from a series that is always interesting but not always consistent in quality, with some gems, a lot of solid cartoons and a few misfires. There is a lot of re-used footage here, but the footage ranges from highly amusing to hilarious and the whole format of the cartoon is fascinating. The animation is crisp and clean, with the backgrounds less sparse than they could be. Roadrunner and Coyote are also very well drawn. The music is full of crackling energy and characterful orchestration, while the documentary-like narration is written in a witty fashion. Both Roadrunner and especially Coyote are on top form, Coyote is an inspired choice for the role he has in Adventures of the Roadrunner, and the two boys are appealing and never irritating. Mel Blanc's voice work is superb, no complaints there. All in all, one of this duo's best, proof that cartoons that utilise re-used footage can work wonders. 10/10 Bethany Cox