Hillbilly Hare (1950)

Really Surprised!

It is a performances centric movie

A brilliant film that helped define a genre

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

Warner Bros. cartoons had previously focused on less-than-intelligent hicks in "A Feud There Was" (the first time that the name Elmer Fudd appeared), but they took this focus to a really hilarious extent in "Hillbilly Hare". While on vacation in the Ozarks, Bugs Bunny encounters a pair of trigger-happy yokels, but of course manages to trick them. He's absolutely unbeatable! If there arises a debate about whether or not this cartoon makes fun of rural people, just remember that it's a total joke (think "The Beverly Hillbillies"). And besides, how can you not like how Bugs gets the two bumpkins to engage in the wacky dance? A really funny cartoon.

Bugs Bunny is on vacation in the Ozarks. "So quiet, so peaceful," he sighs, moments before he feels a shotgun against his cheeks. Elmer Fudd? Nope, some stereotype hillbilly with the big hat, jeans and bare feet, ready to blast our furry friend to Kingdom Come. Of course, he's a feuding" redneck, a "Martin" fighting the "Coys."After dealing with that bozo, Bugs runs into his brother "Pumpkinhead Martin," who is even dumber than his brother. Soon, both brothers are after Bugs.The action switches suddenly after Bugs puts a plan into effect. He disguises himself as an attractive woman, with the lipstick, short dress and sexy voice....and the two boobs (the men) are hooked, following Miss Bunny around the dance hall. Bugs, of course, hams it up with other things, such as a square-dance band and other things, all with the purpose, of course, to do what he does best: make his foes look stupid and fail in their attempts to shoot him! I can't blame him for that.This was okay; nothing super. The humor was more of the stupid variety than clever since Bugs was dealing with two total morons. The music - the final three minutes of this cartoon - might have been the best part, and Bugs was good as a violinist and singer! He is one multi- talented hare!

This is one of the best Bugs Bunny cartoons ever. Period. Sure it's kinda violent, but what wasn't when I was a kid? (b.1957) I never had the urge to attempt to drown anyone or throw someone in a hay bailer because of it though. Todays kids are missing a classic. Thanks Tipper.

Ah, one for the time capsules.HILLBILLY HARE is likely the most violent cartoon ever created. But, the violence is not the brainless "Tom and Jerry" variety, despite the fact that the "do-gooders" lump this in with that garbage.The violence that permeates H-H is motivated, timed and distinctly mired in hilarity. I simply cannot square-dance (not that I really ever WANTED TO) because of the fear I'll latch into the "grab a fencepost, hold it tight; whallop your partner with all your might" cadence.Without a doubt, the removal of this cartoon from television (the thought police even keep it of of CARTOON NETWORK) badly hurt the nation's sense of absurd humor. Thank God for the video!