Despite Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and his cartoons being popular and well received at the time, they have been vastly overshadowed over time by succeeding Disney characters (like Mickey, Donald and Goofy) and those from Looney Tunes. It is a shame as, while not cartoon masterpieces, they are fascinating for anybody wanting to see what very old animation looked like and what Disney animation was like before Mickey arrived on the scene.
'Ozzie of the Mounted' is not one of the best Oswald cartoons, 'Bright Lights' and 'Great Guns' being the best of the previous Oswald cartoons, while also not one of the weakest (the still decent enough 'All Wet'). Admittedly the story is slight and familiar and some of the pacing is a bit hectic.
The animation is very good on the other hand, it's crisp and fluid enough with some nice detail. The music is lush and energetic, adding a lot rather than distracting and enhances the cartoon's quality even.
While the gags are never hilarious or imaginative, they are still very amusing and well-timed and executed. Oswald is an endearing protagonist and Pete a lot of fun.
In summary, very nice cartoon. 7/10 Bethany Cox
