No Hunting
No Hunting

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No Hunting

1955
Movie
6 min
English

Donald's "hunting spirit" takes him on a hunting trip. Unfortunately, everybody else seems to have the same idea.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: Chuck JonesGenres: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In this classic Looney Tunes short, Bugs Bunny finds himself in the crosshairs of a hunter who is determined to bag a rabbit. However, Bugs, with his usual quick wit and resourcefulness, consistently outsmarts the bumbling hunter. The hunter's attempts to get Bugs range from elaborate traps to outright pursuit, but each effort ends in comical failure, often with the hunter becoming the victim of his own schemes.

Critical Reception

As a beloved entry in the Looney Tunes canon, 'No Hunting' is widely praised for its sharp comedic timing, clever gags, and Bugs Bunny's iconic personality. It is considered a prime example of the golden age of American animation, showcasing the creative brilliance of Chuck Jones and the Warner Bros. animation studio. The short is consistently recognized for its humor and its effectiveness as a standalone cartoon.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its masterful animation and hilarious chase sequences.

  • Bugs Bunny's cleverness and the hunter's incompetence are a consistent source of comedy.

  • A quintessential example of Chuck Jones's directorial prowess in the Looney Tunes universe.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the cartoon's enduring humor and Bugs Bunny's charm. Many appreciate the nostalgic value and the timeless quality of the gags. Specific praise is often given to the inventive ways Bugs escapes peril.

Fun Fact

The hunter in this short, often referred to as 'The Hunter' or 'Elmer's Cousin,' was designed by Chuck Jones and later appeared in other cartoons, though he never achieved the iconic status of Elmer Fudd.

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With the annual hunt looming large, any animal worth it’s salt has fled to safety as “Donald” and his buffalo-hunting grand-pappy set off to bag themselves a moose, or a deer, or a bear - indeed anything except a cow. They are not alone. Ju...