Hare Force

On a cold winter's night, Bugs Bunny knocks on an old woman's door to look for shelter. She brings him in and places him in front of the fire in place of her own dog. When she goes to bed the dog immediately throws Bugs out – but is it as simple as that?

Despite the character of Bugs being a little less well animated than in other cartoons, this cartoon still stands up as being very enjoyable regardless. The plot is simple and pits two good characters against each other. While the jokes are quite simple, it is all delivered with good spirit and is pretty funny in the main.

The dog is a simple character but stands up well alongside Bugs. Bugs himself is well developed here and is his sharp, plotting self. The two characters play off each other really well and it shows that Bugs is always at his best when playing off a strong foil.

Overall this film is simple in terms of plot but still manages to deliver a lot of good jokes and set ups. The characters bring energy and it will make you laugh!

An old lady places her dog Sylvester comfortably in front of a roaring fire for the night. She finds Bugs Bunny frozen at her doorstep. She pushes Sylvester out and puts Bugs in his place. He is not happy with Bugs taking up his bed. He sets out to kill off the competition and Bugs retaliates. Both try to drive the other out.

This starts off fine, but it doesn't reveal how Bugs came to the front door. It could set that up more. It's all going fine for the most part, but I don't like the ending. There is a need to justify that ending and it's not there. This short is not quite there in the writing.

On a cold snowy Winter night, an elderly woman takes in a cold Bugs Bunny who is dying on her doorstep. Her dog Sylvester doesn't like this one bit and tosses him out, of course you know that this means war and they take turns throwing each other outside. This cartoon is pretty good although Bugs seems to be off somehow from the version we all know and love. The dog made a pretty fun, if simple, foil for the rascally rabbit though. Not among the top wrung of the Bugs shorts, but fun none the less. This animated short can be found on Disk 1 of the Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 3 set.

My Grade: B

Granny has just tucked Sylvester the dog in for the night when she hears a knock at the door. She opens it and sees a half-frozen Bugs Bunny, who is exaggerating his sorry plight for effect. Granny buys the act and lets Bugs sleep right next to Sylvester in front of the fireplace. But the jealous dog is having none of it. The first chance he gets, he throws Bugs back out in the cold. Bugs plays on the dog's pity to get back in but can't resist a dirty trick. When a snow sculpture of himself melts, Sylvester thinks it's the real rabbit and succumbs to paroxysms of guilt before he discovers the ruse. From then on, the two play a game of one-upmanship that ends when Granny gets in on the game.

Bugs Bunny made a smart career move when he began playing a more sympathetic character—still violent but only when sorely provoked. Still, you gotta love the jerk he often was in his early films. He gets Sylvester to feel sorry for his unkind actions; he could have left it at that. But no, he has to go and torment the dog and generally cause trouble. And what Bugs does at the end?

"Ain't I a stinker?" Yeah, Bugs, you really are!

This cartoon is included in the "Looney Tunes Golden Collection, Volume Three," Disc 1.

Usually when someone suggests a break, they think of a certain chocolate bar commercial. However, my idea of relaxation is to pull up a good Looney Tune and watch your favorites. Hare Force is but one example. Bugs is brilliant as usual and his sole purpose, to entertain us, doesn't fail anyone.

Bugs Bunny's at it again, seeking hospitality from an old granny and facing yet another jealous foe, Sylvester the Dog.

Definitely one of Bugs' finer performances, his wisecracks and wit continue in top condition. Since Sylvester's much slower in mind, the cartoon logically, yet unfortunate, doesn't go on longer than I always hope. Any Bugs Bunny fan will enjoy it.