Review by TheLittleSongbird

With Disney and Goofy, you know you are going to have some fun. Hold a Pose is definitely fun(as expected and more than enough actually), but I'd hesitate in considering it one of my favourites. Humphrey the bear makes his debut here, and Hold a Pose is important in that respect. But seeing a different and rather vicious side to the cute and friendly fun-loving one seen usually seen with Humphrey will with people take some getting used to. He and Goofy do work very well together as well, but I am of the opinion that Donald's reactions and temperament, in the shorts later with Humphrey partnered with Donald, contrasted much more strongly. Goofy as always is funny and instantly appealing, he is clumsy but we love him for it and it has always been part of the fun with him. The gags are clever and the timing ensures that they make their mark, and it helps that the pacing is crisp and the scenario is one that generally plays to the strengths of both Humphrey and Goofy. The animation is beautifully drawn and brightly coloured. The music is lovely to listen to, and has great energy as well as adding to the actions and how the characters react with one another. Overall, fun and historically significant but not a favourite. 8/10 Bethany Cox