Was very fond of Woody Woodpecker and his cartoons as a child. Still get much enjoyment out of them now as a young adult, even if there are more interesting in personality cartoon characters and better overall cartoons.
That is in no way knocking Woody, because many of his cartoons are a lot of fun to watch and more and also still like him a lot as a character. It is true that 'Who's Cookin Who?' is lacking originality, with similarities to 'Pantry Panic', and it may not quite have the sharp timing of that cartoon. With that being said, it's still entertaining, and Woody Woodpecker should get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
While there may be cartoon characters with slightly more interesting personalities, Woody is still at his best incredibly funny, never obnoxious and very lovable self, summing him up in one word it would be wonderfully nuts. By now, whereas they were still evolving in 'Pantry Panic', Woody's design is closer to the character design he's best known for and his personality is better established.
As ever, the animation in 'Who's Cookin Who?' is great. The characters are well drawn, but even better are the rich colours, meticulously detailed backgrounds and smooth backgrounds.
Another standout quality is the music. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The writing is suitably witty and raises a number of chuckles, while the never less than amusing and beautifully timed sight gags are even more impressive.
Supporting characters are good support for Woody, you're shocked at the vicious, but thankfully never overly-sadistic that it'll make one uncomfortable, lengths they go to against one another.
Voice acting is typically solid.
In conclusion, unoriginal but colourful and entertaining. 8/10 Bethany Cox
That is in no way knocking Woody, because many of his cartoons are a lot of fun to watch and more and also still like him a lot as a character. It is true that 'Who's Cookin Who?' is lacking originality, with similarities to 'Pantry Panic', and it may not quite have the sharp timing of that cartoon. With that being said, it's still entertaining, and Woody Woodpecker should get a lot of enjoyment out of it.
While there may be cartoon characters with slightly more interesting personalities, Woody is still at his best incredibly funny, never obnoxious and very lovable self, summing him up in one word it would be wonderfully nuts. By now, whereas they were still evolving in 'Pantry Panic', Woody's design is closer to the character design he's best known for and his personality is better established.
As ever, the animation in 'Who's Cookin Who?' is great. The characters are well drawn, but even better are the rich colours, meticulously detailed backgrounds and smooth backgrounds.
Another standout quality is the music. It's characterful, lushly orchestrated and is not only dynamic with the action it even enhances it. The writing is suitably witty and raises a number of chuckles, while the never less than amusing and beautifully timed sight gags are even more impressive.
Supporting characters are good support for Woody, you're shocked at the vicious, but thankfully never overly-sadistic that it'll make one uncomfortable, lengths they go to against one another.
Voice acting is typically solid.
In conclusion, unoriginal but colourful and entertaining. 8/10 Bethany Cox
