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4.8/10
Senior Film Conservator
A definitive 4.8/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. The Crowd Snores remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.
If you like old-school, bouncy cartoons where everything moves at 100 miles per hour, sure. If you prefer plot logic or characters who make sensible life choices, stay far away. This isn't exactly Song o' My Heart, and honestly, that’s for the best.
There is something inherently funny about a dog in a race car. The whole thing feels like it was drawn in a frantic rush, which actually adds to the charm.
The animation style is super twitchy. I found myself staring at the background details more than the actual race. Some of the spectators look like they were drawn by someone who had never actually seen a human before, which is hilarious.
There is this one moment where Pooch hits a bump. The car doesn't just bounce; it turns into a pretzel for a solid three seconds. It reminded me a bit of the chaos in The Kaiser's New Dentist, just with more tires and less, well, dentistry.
I noticed a weird smudge on the film stock near the end. It looks like a thumbprint. It made me wonder who was handling the reel back in the day. Was it Walter Lantz himself? Probably not, but it’s a fun thought.
The sound effects are just pure noise. It’s like someone was throwing silverware into a blender. It gets tiring after a while, but it fits the manic energy of the whole thing.
It definitely isn't a masterpiece. It feels like a doodle that got a budget. I didn't hate it, though. Sometimes you just need to watch a dog drive a car into a wall for no reason at all. 🏎️💨