Disappointment for a huge fan!

This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

Tortoise Wins by a Hare (1943)**** (out of 4) Semi-sequel to TORTOISE BEATS HARE has Bugs Bunny asking Cecil Turtle for a rematch since the rabbit can't stand losing the race. Bugs tries to gain an advantage but have no fear because Cecil has a few tricks up his own sleeve. This is another very enjoyable film that manages to be as fun as the original. I enjoyed both of the shorts but think I prefer this one a little more because of the supporting characters, which include a bunch of rabbit gangsters who show up to make sure Bugs wins. The uncut ending, available on the Warner DVD, is a bit over the top and we probably didn't need it but it doesn't take away from any of the laughs in the film.

Bugs Bunny was still in his relative infancy when they made "Tortoise Wins by a Hare". It portrays Bugs Bunny angry that Cecil Turtle always wins and challenging him to a race. But this time, Bugs has a dirty trick up his sleeve: he finds out Cecil's secret - his "air flow chassis" shell - and makes himself one. However, this works against him, as the raceway is lined with rabbit thugs who mistake Bugs for Cecil, and keep impeding his performance.The ending seemed like a weird one for a cartoon: when the rabbit thugs realize their mistake, they all blow their brains out. I've always wondered why cartoons would show those sorts of things. But no matter; this cartoon is mostly acceptable for everyone.

Bugs Bunny attempts to beat Cecil Turtle in a race, but can't. This short shows that Bugs doesn't lose very often. But when he does he can be as sore of a loser as Daffy Duck. I found the short to be hilarious myself, with great sight gags. but I can see why others would disagree. This short leaves the ending unedited unlike when it's shown on TV. Also the ending brings to mind that there IS a fair amount of suicide in the Looney Tunes canon of shorts. I have no idea what THAT'S about. I'd definitely recommend this short without hesitation. This cartoon is on Disk 3 of the "Looney Tunes Golden Collection Volume 1" My Grade: A

Bugs is sure acting out of character in this cartoon. He sounds and behaves a lot like Daffy Duck. Why would Bugs cheat in a race with a turtle? He doesn't need to. But he's made to, to fit in with the story of this dull short.So he loses the first race and wants to go again, like Mike Tyson being unable to lose with the indignity of a defeat. Bugs is now bound to win with the support of other rabbits and the mob behind him. But he disguises himself as a turtle (and the turtle a rabbit) for the race. Naturally the rabbits and the mob fall for this and keep him behind while the real turtle wins. Then they all commit suicide by blowing their brains out!Strange. Not funny. And one kick yourself for missing.