They're Off (1948)
8/10
Snapshot III
12 March 2017
Warning: Spoilers
After a bit of a hectic week,I started to get in the mood for an easy-going,cheerful final viewing of the week. Remembering that I still had the last 2 titles on the Complete collection to view,I got set for the Goofy races.

The plot:

Being masters of spotting the winner, the wealthy members of the public put bets on Snapshot III winning the horse race. As the race kicks off, everyone discovers that Snapshot III is a bit too in love with all the attention.

View on the film:

Taking over from regular Goofy narrator John McLeish, Harlow Wilcox gives a wonderfully witty narration which keeps the racing energetic as Wilcox droll voice give the movie a playfulness. Gathering a whole bundle of Goofy's at the race track,the screenplay by Riley Thomson & Campbell Grant displays a sharp whip in giving each Goofy "their moment" and making them stand out in the crowd. Running round the entire track,director Jack Hannah gives the animation an incredible flow,with the difficult design of the horses each having a detailed,lively appearance,as Goofy crosses the finish line.
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