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One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

IF IT WEREN'T for one particular extended gag, this could very well have been indistinguishable from so many of the Bugs Bunny pictures of its day. That's not to say that it wasn't an enjoyable and worthwhile 8 minutes well spent, for it would have been Any BB Cartoon of this period is pigeon holed in this manner.UP TO THE point of which we speak, it was typically a "aren't we smarter than those hicks, hayseeds and ridge-runners. It's the same premise that spawned and sustained THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES for so many seasons, a one joke comedy extended to the nth degree.THIS ONE GAG that we're raving about is when Bugs becomes the Square Dance Caller. It lasts for a good 2 1/2 minutes or so and is really a Tour de Force for Voice actor, Mel Blanc.THIS ROUTINE ALONE should put Mel into Animators Heaven as swell as their Hall of Fame (if there is one!).

I think this is one of my favourite McKimson cartoons. While a tad too fast in pace occasionally, it is still hugely enjoyable with a huge amount to like about it. The animation is crisp, clean and smooth, with some gorgeous colours, and the character designs are fine. The music is excellent too, coming across as energetic and quirky, while the dialogue is infectious and the story is great. Bugs is a likable and witty lead and the hillbillies take the support well, and Mel Blanc as he always is is impeccable at the vocal characterisations. What does make Hillbilly Hare though is the square dancing sequence. In every sense, it is simply genius with a fun memorable melody and hilarious lyrics, while the dancing was good too. In short, I concur that it is one of the greatest scenes in cartoon history, let alone in the history of the Looney Tunes cartoons. In conclusion, a fun and enjoyable cartoon. 9/10 Bethany Cox

Bugs Bunny is on vacation in the Ozarks. "So quiet, so peaceful," he sighs, moments before he feels a shotgun against his cheeks. Elmer Fudd? Nope, some stereotype hillbilly with the big hat, jeans and bare feet, ready to blast our furry friend to Kingdom Come. Of course, he's a feuding" redneck, a "Martin" fighting the "Coys."After dealing with that bozo, Bugs runs into his brother "Pumpkinhead Martin," who is even dumber than his brother. Soon, both brothers are after Bugs.The action switches suddenly after Bugs puts a plan into effect. He disguises himself as an attractive woman, with the lipstick, short dress and sexy voice....and the two boobs (the men) are hooked, following Miss Bunny around the dance hall. Bugs, of course, hams it up with other things, such as a square-dance band and other things, all with the purpose, of course, to do what he does best: make his foes look stupid and fail in their attempts to shoot him! I can't blame him for that.This was okay; nothing super. The humor was more of the stupid variety than clever since Bugs was dealing with two total morons. The music - the final three minutes of this cartoon - might have been the best part, and Bugs was good as a violinist and singer! He is one multi- talented hare!

This is a delightful cartoon, with hilarious dialogue moreso than visual gags. The squaredance scene alone is worth the price of admission, but my absolute favorite line, one that just busts me up every time. Bugs says to one of the Martins, "And who might you be?" to which his response is, "I might be Teddy Rooseyvelt, but I ain't!" So sue me! I think it's a funny line! Highly recommended.