Heckle and Jeckle escape from prison and decide to take the train but have to get past Dimwit Dog who doesn't fall for their tricks.Heckle and Jeckle escape from prison and decide to take the train but have to get past Dimwit Dog who doesn't fall for their tricks.Heckle and Jeckle escape from prison and decide to take the train but have to get past Dimwit Dog who doesn't fall for their tricks.
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- TriviaHeckle and Jeckle briefly disguise themselves as Groucho Marx and Harpo Marx.
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Back in the big house
The previous Heckle and Jeckle cartoon, which immediately preceeded 'Out Again, In Again', 'Free Enterprise' was good fun, well made and entertaining. At the same time it was also not one of the duo's best or funniest, and by Heckle and Jeckle standards at this point of the series it was reasonably tame and not as true as other Heckle and Jeckle cartoons to the series' generally darkly anarchic and "holding little back" tone.
Following on directly from where 'Free Enterprise' left off, 'Out Again, In Again' is the better cartoon. Also think that it is one of the better and funniest entries of what is to me Terrytoons' best and (certainly in the earlier years) more consistent theatrical series. It is not a classic, but it is on par with being among the best that the studio, whose output was very inconsistent (their best work being very good and their worst terrible), did. As far as the 1948 Terrytoons cartoons go too, 'Out Again, In Again' is one of the best in a pretty decent year for the studio.
'Out Again, In Again' has very little to criticise. Like the previous reviewer, my only major issue with it was the ending. For me it was rushed and it was obvious from the get go how it was going to end which took away a little from the tension, which did already begin to run out of steam in the last minute and a half. It is agreed that the title is far too much of a giveaway.
However, 'Out Again, In Again' starts off really well with lots of wild energy and a degree of suspense. Where it really comes even more to life is the action on the train, which contains some of the funniest, wittiest and most inspired Heckle and Jeckle action of the series. Also making one feel nostalgic for the Marx Brothers, who the two magpies impersonate hilariously towards the end. There is nothing tame about the humour here, while other cartoons in the series are more malicious the anarchy is fast and furious as well as very witty. There are plenty of gags and nearly all of them hit, apart from when it became predictable in the last minute and a half.
The character interaction is witty and sparkles at its best. Heckle and Jeckle are highly entertaining characters, their movements, the way they talk (in the use of language and the voices themselves) and their expressions make them quite unique characters for Terrytoons, although other cartoons see them more malicious. The guard dog is a nice contrast as is ever amusing and rootable Dimwit.
Likewise, the animation is still good, with vibrant colours, nice attention to detail and far from static or simplistic backgrounds. The drawing is so much smoother than when the studio first started and the transitions are much more fluid and less choppy, nowhere near as much recycling or cutting corners either. The music never disappointed with Terrytoons, always the best asset of their worst efforts and it is one of the best things here still. Actually would go as far to say that it's even better than the animation. It is so lovely to listen to and there is such an uplifting vibe hearing it because of the snappy character it has.
In conclusion, very well done and an improvement over the previous Heckle and Jeckle cartoon. 8/10.
Following on directly from where 'Free Enterprise' left off, 'Out Again, In Again' is the better cartoon. Also think that it is one of the better and funniest entries of what is to me Terrytoons' best and (certainly in the earlier years) more consistent theatrical series. It is not a classic, but it is on par with being among the best that the studio, whose output was very inconsistent (their best work being very good and their worst terrible), did. As far as the 1948 Terrytoons cartoons go too, 'Out Again, In Again' is one of the best in a pretty decent year for the studio.
'Out Again, In Again' has very little to criticise. Like the previous reviewer, my only major issue with it was the ending. For me it was rushed and it was obvious from the get go how it was going to end which took away a little from the tension, which did already begin to run out of steam in the last minute and a half. It is agreed that the title is far too much of a giveaway.
However, 'Out Again, In Again' starts off really well with lots of wild energy and a degree of suspense. Where it really comes even more to life is the action on the train, which contains some of the funniest, wittiest and most inspired Heckle and Jeckle action of the series. Also making one feel nostalgic for the Marx Brothers, who the two magpies impersonate hilariously towards the end. There is nothing tame about the humour here, while other cartoons in the series are more malicious the anarchy is fast and furious as well as very witty. There are plenty of gags and nearly all of them hit, apart from when it became predictable in the last minute and a half.
The character interaction is witty and sparkles at its best. Heckle and Jeckle are highly entertaining characters, their movements, the way they talk (in the use of language and the voices themselves) and their expressions make them quite unique characters for Terrytoons, although other cartoons see them more malicious. The guard dog is a nice contrast as is ever amusing and rootable Dimwit.
Likewise, the animation is still good, with vibrant colours, nice attention to detail and far from static or simplistic backgrounds. The drawing is so much smoother than when the studio first started and the transitions are much more fluid and less choppy, nowhere near as much recycling or cutting corners either. The music never disappointed with Terrytoons, always the best asset of their worst efforts and it is one of the best things here still. Actually would go as far to say that it's even better than the animation. It is so lovely to listen to and there is such an uplifting vibe hearing it because of the snappy character it has.
In conclusion, very well done and an improvement over the previous Heckle and Jeckle cartoon. 8/10.
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- TheLittleSongbird
- Sep 16, 2021
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