Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

'Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears' will never be one of my favourite cartoons by any stretch of the imagination, but it is a very entertaining cartoon and one of the better "Censored 11" cartoons.As to its banning and its criticism for racism, sure there are stereotypes but by today's standards they come across as tame and to be honest this reviewer didn't detect any blatant racism. There are far more extreme examples of racism and racial stereotyping in other "Censored 11", a prime example being the hunter in 'All This and Rabbit Stew'. While it does need a re-watch, from memory 'Angel Puss' was pretty offensive and the worst of the "Censored 11" but by all means it will be given a chance.It is not a perfect cartoon. The animation is very exaggerated which is not and won't be to the tastes of some people, personally found it quite unattractive with quite ugly and over-stereotypical character designs, not very imaginative (Bob Clampett this ain't) and does lack smoothness and fluidity. It is agreed that Little Red Riding Hood is very annoying.On the other hand, the music is absolutely amazing and easily the highlight of the cartoon. 'Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears' is also very funny, sometimes hilarious, with the bears very effectively and imaginatively utilised.Effective also is the voice acting, which is very exuberant and of top-notch quality throughout. Mel Blanc, one of the greatest voice actors who ever lived and had the unsurpassed ability to voice multiple characters in the same cartoon and give them different and individual personalities, can do no wrong, and 'Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears' is interesting for the involvement of Ruby and Vivian Dandridge, mother and sister of Dorothy.To conclude, a very enjoyable "Censored 11" cartoons and one of the better ones. 8/10 Bethany Cox

Merrie Melodies short, directed by Friz Freleng, notable today for being one of the Censored Eleven. For those who don't know, the Censored Eleven are cartoons that were withheld from syndication because they were considered to be too offensive due to their use of racial stereotypes and imagery. This one updates and re-imagines the Goldilocks and Red Riding Hood stories for the (then) modern day. The Three Bears here are three jazz musicians who play their instruments to the point they are too hot to handle, so they leave them to cool off. While they are out, sexy Goldilocks shows up. Little does she know the Big Bad Wolf is after her because Red Riding Hood was late showing up to Grandma's. Anyway it's a light-hearted cartoon with some good jazz music and a few clever gags. In addition to Mel Blanc, this short features voice work from Lillian Randolph, Ernest Whitman, and Dorothy Dandridge's mother Ruby and sister Vivian. As for the animation, the characters are drawn and voiced in an exaggerated stereotypical way that will make some uncomfortable today. I'm far from politically correct but even I cringed at some of it, particularly the Red Riding Hood character. I do think the cartoon has value, historically and artistically, but be aware of what you're watching before you seek it out.

This is the last of the Warner Bros. "Censored 11" cartoons I've seen on Thad's Animation Blog and what a cartoon to watch as the final entry since it has hot jazz music performed by the title character animals, the Big Bad Wolf from Red Riding Hood (who's off riveting), Goldilocks wearing out the Wolf from jitterbugging with him, likewise with the returning Red Riding Hood and her Grandma (with voice by Dorothy Dandridge's mom, Ruby). In fact, the story starts with the instruments that the bears are playing (clarinet, piano, and bass) all literally getting red hot from rehearsing too much! So they all take a walk while both the Wolf and Goldilocks go inside. While nearly all of the characters have African-American features, only the piano-playing bear has the stereotyped face, voice, and characterization (of the Stepin Fetchit kind). And with Friz Freling at the helm, you know you're in for an animated musical treat. In fact, Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears seems like one of the least offensive of the "Censored 11" cartoons I've seen here. It's certainly way better than the worst one, Angel Puss. So on that note, I highly recommend this short for animation buffs and jazz music lovers.

This short is just wonderful, with a jazz soundtrack and with the three bears as a jazz combo that takes a break (takes five) because their instruments get too hot from their playing. This is another short that will probably never see broadcast or commercial release because it's politically incorrect. Which is truly a shame, because there's nothing here that would offend anyone, unless it's someone that sees racist overtones in their breakfast cereal. It's fast paced, infectious and totally delightful. Well worth seeing. Most highly recommended.