The Fun House: A chaotic day at the roller rink

Is it worth your time?

If you have about seven minutes to kill and a soft spot for 1930s animation, sure. It's not high art, but it's a pleasant enough distraction if you like watching rabbits on wheels. If you need a deep plot or high-stakes drama, look elsewhere. Honestly, this is for people who just want to see a dog trip over his own feet for a solid minute.

There’s something weirdly hypnotic about the way these early cartoons handle movement. Oswald and Sissie are zipping around the rink, and the physics are just… optional. They move like liquid.

Then you’ve got Elmer. Poor Elmer. He’s the physical comedy engine here, and he spends most of his screen time tangled in his own limbs. Watching him try to navigate the floor is honestly exhausting. I felt tired just looking at the way his legs splayed out in every direction at once.

It’s not as manic as A Zero Hero, which feels like it’s vibrating at a higher frequency. This one feels a bit more grounded, if you can call a rabbit on skates 'grounded.'

A few notes from the cheap seats:

• The sound design is basically just rhythmic clacking and slide whistles. You’ll be hearing it in your sleep.
• The background art at the fair is surprisingly detailed for something that gets blurred past so fast.
• The moment Elmer crashes? It’s a total classic. I’ve seen that same gag a thousand times, but it still works.

It’s a lighthearted mess. It doesn't overstay its welcome. Sometimes that's all you really need on a Tuesday afternoon. Unlike the more dramatic stuff like Side Streets, this doesn't ask you to care about the characters' lives. It just asks you to laugh when someone falls down.

I wish the ending had a bit more punch, but that’s animation for you. It just stops. Poof. Just like that. 🎡