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Max Fleischer's Forgotten Milestones,
By David Coleman (Van Nuys, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Max Fleischer's Famous OUT OF THE INKWELL Vol. 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)
OUT OF THE INKWELL is an award-winning look at not only the man, but even more importantly, his work. If you are new to Fleischer and/or only know him from his more famous efforts such as the 1940's Paramount Superman cartoons or perhaps GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, an animated feature that was a favorite of t.v. syndicators for decades, you will be astonished by the imagination and creative vitality on display in these early masterpieces. And if you think only Betty Boop 'toons still play without apologies today, warts and all, wait until you experience the amazingly imaginative "Inkwell" series, many collected here in one highest-quality, meticulously enhanced edition for the first time ever.The "Out of the Inkwell" series focused on the rascally clown later called Koko. The basic set-up: Fleischer himself (along with other animators in his studio) would draw the clown using a special ink that literally and figuratively brought him to life. Rather than be a cooperative stand-in as requested, however, Koko desires to play by his own rules, frequently upsetting Fleischer's attempts to reign him in. It's amazing how surreal and post-modern the Fleischer works are today when you truly stand back and appreciate them with the proper awe as this flick does. For example, audiences swooned when a 120+ animators brought realism to interaction between Jessica and Roger Rabbit in the 1980's, but consider: nearly 60 years previously Fleischer invented the technique. You may think that all sounds quaint and historical, but consider today every c.g.i. shot you see is basically imported and created in a computer, the most significant advance over Flesicher's contributions. Sure, you can easily render photo-realism now, but to the standards of his day? Fleischer set them and he was pioneering the medium. Fleischer did more when the stakes were higher and did it largely by himself, albeit with an increasing crew of worthy and equally talented animators on his slowly growing staff. So while perfecting the techniques is wonderful, you're not re-inventing the wheel, merely making it faster, easier and more manageable to produce. These amazing and digitally-restored "Out of the Inkwell" cartoons are produced from the best film masters available. Combined with the meticulously well-done enhancements by Ray Pointer both visually and aurally, OUT OF THE INKWELL becomes not only essential viewing by any fans of the medium, but also the definitive versions of these shorts available anywhere else. MAX FLEISCHER'S FAMOUS OUT OF THE INKWELL delivers the goods and then some.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Amazing Production...,
This review is from: Max Fleischer's Famous OUT OF THE INKWELL Vol. 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)
Ray Pointer has outdone himself! "Out of the InkWell: Volume 2" is a very inspired and wonderfully undertaken venture. Mr. Pointer has not only presented us with the animation stylings of Max Fleischer and the directorial talents of his brother Dave Fleischer, but has included some biographical information in the form of an introduction/narration (narrated by Ray Pointer) about the history of the Fleischer brothers. Mr. Pointer has also included insights from Berney Wolf (an animationist working for the Fleischers) and Max's nephew Bernard Fleischer. As far as the visual and audio quality of this production; to quote Jerry Beck (Animation Authority/Historian) "The print quality is the best...and the transfers are excellent." This is an understatement! Ray Pointer also makes the very best use of sound effects and music (by Winston Sharples...Fleischer cartoon music composer) which, to quote animation instructor Brian LeMay, "...didn't intrude on the original animation..." and gives each cartoon a wonderful vintage feel. The fact that the original "Out of the InkWell" releases on VHS (which were the inspiration for the DVD for Volumes 1 and 2...go to [a website]...won the "GOLD AWARD in the Entertainment Category for the Houston International Film and Video Festival in 2001", is only the icing on the cake. Thank you Ray, for preserving this piece of history and for giving us an insight into the mind and talents of Max Fleischer!" Richard Kish
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THE INKWELL STUDIO,
By David Coleman (Van Nuys, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Max Fleischer's Famous OUT OF THE INKWELL Vol. 2 [VHS] (VHS Tape)
The first three volumes are # 1 The Bray Years 1919-1921, #2 The Inkwell Studio and #3 The Birth of Ko-Ko. Volume #1 is only 35 minutes with examples of Fleischers earliest films. Volumes #2 & 3 are 60 minute programs - and contain on camera commentary by Fleischer animator Berny Wolf and Dick Huemer's son Richard P. Huemer.The prints are superb (or at least the best we'll ever get), many are tinted. and come with the "classic" Winston Sharples Ko-Ko music (added for TV release in the 1950s).DVD editions will be available next month. My only request is more of his wonderful Fleischer collection. RECOMMENDED
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