Gay Purr-ee Review
Until the late '90s, Disney was the only studio that had any real commercial success with full-length animation -- and therefore very few studios were willing to take a gamble on anything other than seven-minute cartoons. Gay Purr-ee stands out as one of the rare non-Disney entries, and while it is no classic, its virtues are considerable. Chief among these are the vocal talents of stars Judy_Garland and Robert_Goulet, as well as supporting players Red_Buttons, Morey_Amsterdam, and delicious Hermione_Gingold. Garland and Goulet provide especially fine characterizations, and rarely has a cartoon score been so well sung. The score itself is also noteworthy, with two songs -- "Little Drops of Rain" and "Paris Is a Lonely Town" -- deserving of much wider appreciation. The film's primary distinction, however, is the animation (as it should be). The flat, purposefully limited UPA-style animation is blended with a more traditional approach to good effect, but the backgrounds are what really stand out. Painted in homage to Van Gogh and the Impressionists, they are stunning and create an ambiance that is unique in the cartoon world. While the story is thin and the pacing drags somewhat, Gay Purr-ee is still a small pleasure that bears viewing. Craig Butler, Rovi
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