Hillbilly Blue

About This Movie

Hillbilly Blue is this quirky animated gem from Butch Hartman, and it's got this laid-back, almost whimsical vibe to it. The story follows Crawdad Eustace, who's really had it with being everyone's dinner, and teams up with his possum buddy Mordechai for a road trip to New Orleans. The pacing is loose and breezy, making it feel like a meandering adventure. The humor leans on the absurd side, with a certain charm in its character designs and animation style - definitely a hallmark of Hartman's work. It's got this underlying theme of self-discovery and pushing against the roles society assigns you, which adds a nice layer to the otherwise light-hearted tone. The performances are lively, capturing that unique, offbeat spirit.

Not widely known in mainstream collectionsFeatures distinctive animation style typical of the 90sGood example of Hartman's storytelling and humor