While not one of my favourites from Porky Pig or Frank Tashlin, 'Porky's Romance' is still a good example of what makes Porky a likable character and why Tashlin is so under-appreciated.
Am not crazy about the character of Petunia, it is very clear why she's like that and it is also clear that it is intentional, but one can't help thinking that even for what the cartoon was going for with her character that she was rather too cruel. Also much prefer Mel Blanc's voice work for Porky, his voice and stutter more natural and more endearing than the overdone one provided here by Joe Dougherty.
Animation on the other hand is great. The black and white colours are lovingly done, the drawing is fluid and smooth and the backgrounds have some very nice detail. The music score by Carl Stalling is bursting with lively character, beautiful orchestration, clever instrumentation and an unmatched ability to enhance the action and elevate material to a greater level.
'Porky's Romance' is not what you call a funny cartoon, it is not that kind of cartoon. What it is though is very emotionally poignant and sweet and it is very easy, well impossible not to, to relate to Porky. One really hates the amount of hate and heartbreak he endures, which makes how he has the last laugh at the end even more satisfying. Do have to agree that 'Porky's Romance' excels at how it tells its story.
Overall, a very good cartoon if not among my favourites. 8/10 Bethany Cox