Aquamania (1961)
6/10
Funny...but lacking the animation you'd expect in a Goofy short.
14 August 2023
In the early 1960s, Disney discovered a way to make far less expensive cartoons. They used copy machines to copy backgrounds and characters to speed up the animation process. Although fast, it also resulted in rather ugly films compared to their films of the 1950s. The newer cartoons look 'muddier' and less polished. In addition, "Aquamania" also has incredibly simple backgrounds...often splashy and lacking detail. As a result, this Goofy cartoon looks like none before or after.

The story itself, unlike the animation, is excellent. Goofy and his son (who looks little like their later version of Max) are out waterskiing. Goofy skis and his son drives the boat...and they accidentally enter a race...and chaos ensues.

This is a fun cartoon and you will enjoy it. The only reason I scored it 6 is because it just looks cheap...very cheap.
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