“Kinopoisk” has such a pleasant tradition – to produce very soulful video essays on cinema, and this time they rolled back almost 50 years ago to highlight the theme “Well, wait!”, thereby motivating me finally at a conscious age to review, so to speak, this cult almanac of “short meters” about the hare and the wolf. Said - done: joined once again with his wife before the main screening of one "series", and here all twenty-two issues for January flew unnoticed.
It is worth mentioning at once that not all issues were directed by Vyacheslav Kotenochkin, so we make specifics: the first sixteen episodes are his, then we observe the continuity of generations in the face of his son, well, and cover all this ugliness purely "Yutubov" special issues for three minutes. If there is nothing to discuss in the later works, because either nothing or bad, then we will focus on the classics (1-16).
That thirty years ago, that now I draw all sorts of parallels between 'Well, wait!' and 'Tom and Jerry', and yes, my opinion has not changed: Kotenochkin clearly drew both form and content from Hannah and Barbara. And here and there slapstick/buffonade. Here and there are anthropomorphic animals. And here and there is a script in the spirit of the time and agenda of those years. At the same time, the work of Vyacheslav firmly settled in the “cultural code” of Russians, but in connection with what is such a cult status and popularity? Yes, everything is simple: “Well, wait!” is simply a vivid example of captured “Soviet” time. Here's Tarkovsky's quote, after all. The eternal conflict and the pursuit of the wolf after the hare is the notorious opposition of anarchy and socialism, marginal and Komsomol, sloppy and decent man, punk rock and pop movement. Simply put, social, accessible and understandable to everyone, regardless of the generation. Time passes, everything changes, but the essence is unchanged: as long as there is social and class inequality, that is, envy. The wolf is a collective image of the main scourge of the USSR: a parasite-alkash, concurrently an incomprehensible nonsense that thinks that it can be with everyone on equal terms, while leading an antisocial lifestyle. The hare is a typical “soviet man”, which is built into the system, especially “does not shine” and at the same time exists perfectly within the framework of its being: it lies on the beach, and goes to museums, and jumps from a parachute, and participates in a cruise on a ship. Indeed, why the hell did the wolf need this particular hare when other animals, including other hares, appear in the series (it is worth remembering the choir at the concert). All tsimes in the banal destruction of bonds and foundations, proof that one in the field is a warrior. That a single cog can easily break the entire well-coordinated mechanism. Alas, the system is stronger and grinds down all those dissatisfied with the regime. Yes, at the exit we still have a children's cartoon, so everything is written within the framework of satire and shown through the ironic prism of the constant and ever-incessant pursuit of the predator for the herbivorous, but if you try to step away and look at the whole picture, the obvious will be both simple and incredible.
The first sixteen episodes are a masterpiece on a masterpiece. This is the case when nothing is added or reduced. Beautiful hand animation, excellent tempo rhythm, which is important for the genre of buffoonery, pleasant voice acting by Papanov and Rumyantseva.
From the seventeenth to the last is dancing on the bones and an attempt to revive the former greatness, where neither sound design, nor humor, nor directing saved the situation. What can you talk about when even a voiceover from old works was scratched, so as not to write everything new and independently.
As a result, 'Well, wait!' is a product of its time, which works in every way and beyond its limits. The lamp comedy is about the main thing: socialization makes a man a man, and swimming against the flow and combing against the wool is the lot of cattle. After all, this is how it turns out: the hare constantly comes out of the conflict unharmed, and the wolf collects tumaks and holds on to a sore head. One thing is certain: even if all this turmoil and running is one big game, and animals are friends, then the tandem results in the notorious principle of Yin Yang, and it is only us who decides which scale will fall below. Enjoy your visit.
To humanize Soviet citizens and show their life, albeit conditionally, in the form of human-like forest and not only animals. At the same time, catch up and outstrip the “West”, of course, which at that time was actively building masses of its hares and wolves of similar kind.
For the Soviet viewer, our cartoon was a revelation. Although the Soviet entourage is guessed, but much is performed with a Western spirit, rhythmically, vividly, without an ideology of obvious even, rather it does not exist at all, in many melodies even the jazz component is easy to guess, although there is a modernized classic, over time Western music is generally inserted - music generally means a lot in such projects: it conveys mood, luck and loss, love and hatred in part, joy, even the movements of heroes and surrounding paraphernalia. There are many names and objects, cars of different classes, which are painfully familiar to the Soviet resident (many of them did not leave the roads for decades, others even lived in the 90s and the beginning of zero - just unkillable skeletons once did, eternal, because simple, simple, therefore not always functional and convenient for the end user, but they performed their function clearly).
Who doesn’t like to drive and drive? We travel a lot in this animated series, on different transports we race on the ground and on the water surface; sometimes we do different sports, like summer ones (there is even a series dedicated to the Moscow Summer Olympic Games of 1980, respectively, the 80th year of release), and winter versions; we visit a typical Soviet construction site, where we first demolish old wooden huts, and then build something new; we visit this television (the world-famous TV tower is a spectator); culturally enlightened in the circus and go to the famous circus (we go to the circus). The series is very short, but surprisingly capacious. Conciseness is the sister, brother and matchmaker of talent, as they say.
In the rest, good voice, although the characters are few words. The downside, perhaps, is that there are smokers (and this is ironic today, since in today’s reality the age rating should be 18+), but before smoking was treated differently, as we understand. There are other dangers, but they are not perceived as dangers, as is usually the case with cartoons designed for the youngest children from 0+ to 99+ years.
Yeah, there's another moment. As you can see, the cartoon came out for many decades, even after the collapse of the USSR, which, as you understand, slightly reflected on it - the attributes of different eras, especially perestroika theme is. It’s fun to see how things have changed over time. Immediately give now to see only 18 issues like - until the mid-90s it turns out - in the 18th generally clean America began, as it was in the 90s.
All right. Terrible nostalgia breaks through everything Soviet from any Soviet cinema. You can't watch that. For some reason it hurts, although the pain and sweetness of some kind, without bitterness, nostalgic for the time in which none of us really had time to live, even those who have lived all their lives.
And we do not dream of the roar of the cosmodrome,
Not that icy blue.
And we dream of the USSR, the USSR.
Otherwise, our main characters are all normal. The wolf chases the hare, can not catch, and if he catches, he can dance with him (or with her - dancing a man with a man somehow subconsciously does not even want to watch) and dance. A hare can literally save a wolf from death.
Legendary Soviet cartoon, which grew up more than one generation of children – “Well, wait!”. It was shot by Soyuzmultfilm studio in 1969. Note the features of this cartoon and evaluate it:
9 out of 10
1) In the film, everything takes place in different locations: The hare chases the Wolf on the beach, in the train, at the Olympics, in the house of the technician, so the plot is diverse.
2) In the performance of Clara Rumyanova (Zayats) and Anatoly Papanov (Wolf), the characters are unique: The hare is intelligent and intelligent, the wolf is simple, cruel, but partly soulful (he sings many memorable songs, shots - ' pictures with sound ').
(3) The soundtrack. These are different songs: “We are not firemen, we are not carpenters...”, “Well, wait, it’s not evening yet,” “But we can not hear the roar of the cosmodrome.” These songs play themselves when you look at the scenes of the cartoon.
(4) The behavior of the wolf and the hare is changing. Sometimes the Hare saves the wolf (for example, in the issue about fairy tales) or the Wolf congratulates the Hare (and brings him a drink), thanks to this, the series does not represent an endless and boring chase.
(5) A variety of heroes: a hippopotamus in the role of a museum caretaker (the museum, by the way, stylishly depicts all the exhibits and the creators put their soul into this), a cat-fakir and illusionist, chess players, and a bunch of circus spectators and passers-by. It satisfies the plot of the cartoon.
(6) The original appearance of the characters: a pink shirt, black trousers, a tie in green peas and the shape of a sailor captain, so the Wolf is a master of reincarnation, and the Hare dresses in New Year costumes and looks bright and beautiful.
The Wolf may be somewhat violent and has bad habits, but it shows us that doing so is a bad thing. Therefore, this is not a significant disadvantage and fits into the context of the cartoon.
Let’s touch on the new remake (2021). This is not a direct continuation of the Soviet cartoon, a children's version, it is worthy, does not teach bad, but in combination with this cartoon not everyone will like, although it slightly resembles an old cartoon.
So the Soviet series will never lose its position and will always be for us masterpieces of cartoons, it shows us the right moral guidelines. There is some magic in this project.
Dignity: Graphics, old heroes. Flaws: There's a gun in the shot. I really wanted and waited for a new series of my favorite cartoon. And this desire arose many years ago, when all the series were viewed and studied to the holes, and the soul demanded more! Wait! Now it seems relevant when they can not come up with something better new, take and make a new version of the old. That was the case with movies, now with cartoons. You can learn everything from the same melody. Children like it and remember it. The graphics are great, you can't pick on it. The main characters are still the same. Time has no power over them. Nice to the eye and sweet to the heart. I didn't like the plot. And I just don't understand why in one of the episodes in the cartoon used a gun? Yes, of course, in the old cartoon, they found fault with cigarettes in the frame, but they learn from mistakes. It's not a gunman! Or should modern children be prepared from childhood for the harsh reality? The voiceover is different. It's easy to get used to. And the kid won't even notice the difference. I was curious to see, but still, I like the old version much more, so in comparison with it this one does not hold up. Overall impression: It used to be better.
The authors show us the inner world of the individual through the antithesis of two incompatible characters.
Nietzsche’s conscious despair of the worldview of one is balanced by the template primitiveness of the moralizing philosophy of the other. The choleric, aggressively purposeful nature of the predator is opposed by Buddhist phlegmatism and the forgiveness of his herbivorous alter-ego.
The failure of one entails the triumph of the other. Or vice versa?
Slowly, the creators of this psychedelic canvas try to convey to us elusive thoughts, understandable to people with a worldview, not burdened with the dilemmas of post-pubertal experience.
'Well, wait!' was probably the most important animated film in my childhood. We were eagerly awaiting the release of the new series, and the old ones were repeatedly revised with great interest.
The film was popular and remains as many years would not pass. Each episode is built on how the wolf comes up with different ways to catch the Hare. But he ends up in stupid situations.
About the latest new series, I will say this: the graphics, of course, are not Pixarovsky, but it is not necessary here. The wolf and the hare are the same as in childhood. Absolutely cute muzzles in all the animals that appear on the screen, whether it is a goat, a raccoon or a hippo. During the credits, the same familiar melody from childhood sounds 'Well, wait'. And despite the fact that neither A. Papanov nor N. Rumyantseva are alive, the wolf and the hare speak almost the same voices.
In general, we watched the cartoon with great pleasure. We can only be glad that we have professionals who can create such funny and colorful cartoons. This version is no worse than what it was in childhood.
Personally, I grew up on this cartoon. I think, like many others in our country. 'Well, wait!' - a phrase that imprinted on anyone who was born in the 70s - 90s.
The plot is based on the endless attempts of the poor wolf to catch a hare. As a result, the hare always slips straight from the clutches of the wolf, and remains intact.
The scenery for each series are culture and recreation parks, a beach, a museum, a city stadium, and even a metro. In general, as we understand, most often various situations in the cartoon occur in public places of leisure of the Soviet person.
I want to note the good humor of the cartoon, which was accompanied by popular songs at the time. And of course, some praise deserves Anatoly Papanov, who voiced the wolf.
And the plot itself is not without meaning, because it tells the audience that even if you have visual advantages over the opponent, you can always win with your mind, not physical superiority.
Definitely, I will show this cartoon to my children, because now it is difficult to find something both funny and instructive.
10 out of 10
The sloppy wolf chasing a well-bred Hare is the basis of the cult animated series “Well, wait!”, which originated in 1969 and delighted viewers of all ages for another 37 years. It was talked about and actively talked about until now, because, without any doubt, it has become a classic of Soviet and partly Russian animation. The point here, of course, is not a simple story-chase. It's about familiar situations.
The beach, the amusement park, the country highway, the house of culture, the resort, the village and even the fairy tale - all these are settings and places well known to residents of the USSR and CIS countries. It is here, in these “native” locations, that all the events that are always associated with the irritable Wolf unfold, which is hindered by the Hare. Moreover, it does not interfere with evil: then annoying music will accidentally turn on in the neighboring suburban area, then it will be the host of a chic concert. Why him and not the Wolf? These are the "why" and chase the wolf after the object of his envy.
I must say that, despite the resounding success, “Well, wait!” still remains an underrated series, because 20 issues in 37 years – it will not be enough. On the one hand, it is good that the creators stopped in time, having managed to complete the series before Soyuzmultfilm began to shame itself with sequels and restarts of other projects, but on the other... was it so difficult to create a sensible plot for at least a dozen episodes and arrange a meeting of the Wolf and the Hare somewhere in the kitchen of an elite restaurant or in a computer club? Minimum violence, maximum positive, a pleasant soundtrack with the involvement of famous performers - in fact, this is the case with any release. Unlike most other Soyuzmultfilm franchises, "Well, wait!" is designed not so much for children, but for a general audience. And that was a big plus too.
The message, almost repeating the famous story of Gaidai, makes us nod approvingly, seeing how the Wolf unsuccessfully tries to poison the Hare peaceful but rich life. Only on this, and not on any civil novelties, always kept "Well, wait!", so in the light of recent news, according to which they are already planning to shoot a series-reboot with a focus on the younger audience, involuntarily a lot of fears arise. In any case, the classic 20 issues of "Well, wait!" will forever remain in my heart.
10 out of 10
Devils of the bygone Soviet era, native musical themes, parody and very funny details of life, recognizable types and scenes. The musical range is incredibly rich and finely selected from the popular melodies of its time, ironically illustrating the smallest twists of the plot. The Wolf and the Hare live not in the conventional world of cartoons, but in a very specific, recognizable world, which is populated so much that the dwelling of similar relationships Tom and Jerry will seem deserted.
By the way, about 18+ (a question for those who believe that in Soviet cinema often shows smoking and drinking alcohol): what is better for a young viewer: a cigarette and a bottle of Wolf or when Jerry chops a cat into minced meat with a kitchen cleaver?
Not so long ago I thought that Gaidai from animation is David Cherkasy. A lot of similarities, but a careful examination of the first, second, and, in the end, the third - "Well, wait!" led to the conclusion that David Yanovich does not correspond to this title at all, unlike Vyacheslav Mikhailovich. There is one quality in his series with Gaidai, to which we will come at the end of the review.
Think for yourself - what are the characteristic features of "Well, wait!", which distinguished him from the general row, and brought him to the top? In fact, there are two main features:
1) The almost complete absence of author music. Only in the 15th issue was Victor Babushkin present as a composer, in all other series there was only "musical design of such and such". It would seem that socialism will not be asked for copyright. But for 10-minute cartoons, sometimes such melodies were written, which are a hundred times superior to the soundtracks of a dozen modern Russian films combined. "Well, wait!" was a complete exception. Looking ahead, I will say that this is very good, because the selection of compositions is very high-quality and non-banal.
2) Almost complete absence of speech. This seems to catch the eye much more than the first point, but it is noticed less often. For one New Year song Rumyanova and Papanov uttered more words than for the rest of the timekeeping.
These were facts, and now their analysis. The emotion of “Well, wait!” is formed by music by 95%. Let it be good and interesting, but after all, with our hands on our hearts, we feel nothing behind the heroes. The atmosphere, which contains only the aimless pursuit of a wolf after a hare, is so superficial that we can not say what the characters live, what society lives in this animated series, what problems are posed. If you try to “disassemble” “Well, wait!”, as Ivan Didenko does with various works of Soviet culture, then nothing will work, because there is nothing to disassemble. There is no plot, there is only a set of jokes. Moreover, jokes are not the most base, but do not cause such delight (" It was so cool to think of) as those that were composed in the works of the already mentioned Cherkasy.
So, what Kotyochkin and Gaidai have in common is that the works of both do not tell us about "What should be, and why." I heard this phrase from the author of the YouTube channel “Kultprosvet” Innocent Speransky. In "Well, wait!" we get an almost complete absence of any morality or moral message. If Gaidai at least ridiculed all sorts of “princes” and other people with petty-bourgeois consciousness, we cannot bear anything from the Wolf’s failures. For this series and loved . Many people are tired of high moral load, and here on you - do not think about it!
Are they guilty of their desires? No, because wanting to "rest" after intense mental work is not a crime. Another thing is the present time, where they rest not after intensive work, but after the previous rest. Today, wolves with hares are full of strength, but for Pavka Korchagin we call to repent. In Soviet cinema, there was a healthy balance of moral and not-so films with a clear advantage of the former. And “Well, wait!” in this regard should be considered only as a balancing load, and not as a “classic”. Kotyochkin is not an enemy of the people for me, and his creation is not bad, but simply secondary in nature. That’s why I gave the review a gray color, even though my score of 8/10 is green. Evaluation put for the mentioned music and certainly high-quality work of artists, animators and the director himself, of course.
In conditions when not a comprehensively developed person is brought up, but the so-called “literate consumer”, the moral cannot be found in the day with fire, and the immoral sometimes becomes simply immoral, “Well, wait!”, as well as the comedies of Gaidai becomes for someone just an outlet, and for many, the very classics of Soviet culture. These many are already tired of mass culture, and the true classics are first difficult to understand, and secondly show it in the range from rarely to never. But the plus is that from “Well, wait!” it is quite possible to push off for something serious, which one should hope for.
Fans of “Well, wait!” in our country – a lot. Nevertheless, we can safely say that this is the most underrated Soviet animation, and not only among ordinary viewers, but even professionals. First of all, this is due to the fact that purely formally the tape is made in the Disney tradition (understood broadly as the dominant tradition of American animation in general), which prevented you from seeing its inherent innovation.
For example, in “Well, wait!” for the first time in the world of animation (and in cinema in general), the soundtrack became an independent semantic part of the picture. Compare, for example, with the same “Tom and Jerry” (with which it is customary to compare “Well, wait!”) – the music there plays a purely official role. As a reverse example, we can recall, for example, such classic samples of soundtracks as “Natural Born Killers” or “Brother 2” – a kinship in attracting and using musical material is undoubtedly.
Also, “Well, wait!” was one of the first cartoons (along with the Soviet “Winnie the Pooh”), in which the image of the voice actor was deliberately used as part of the plot-forming idea – it was assumed that the Wolf would voice Vysotsky. Completely implement this idea, however, failed, because the actor voiced this role was not Vysotsky, and Papanov. Nevertheless, the creators of “Well, wait!” did not abandon the very idea – outwardly, the Wolf clearly resembles Vysotsky (compare with “Tom and Jerry”, where the cat and mouse are just a cat and a mouse, and nothing more), and in his behavior he is a double of the “lyrical hero” from the tons of “blat songs” (with whom Vysotsky was often mixed in the mass consciousness then).
You can also pay attention to the “locations” of the cartoon. Of course, it is somewhat strange to talk about animated locations – nevertheless, “Well, wait!” fully presents the typical landscapes of the Soviet civilization of the Brezhnev era (try to find the same civilizational specificity in “Tom and Jerry”). In the scenario “Well, wait!” recreated the same typical for the era of Brezhnev household scenes (for example, dissecting on a motorcycle with a wheelchair police).
It is impossible not to mention the director’s ingenuity, with which individual episodes of “Well, wait!” were removed. Hannah/Barbara in “Tom and Jerry” with this did not strain at all – many scenes of the chase of a cat for a mouse are shot almost under the blueprint (however, given the conveyor shooting of the American animated series, this is not surprising).
Unfortunately, in the future, “Well, wait!” gradually lost its originality. All episodes made after 1991 are average in quality at best. But if we talk about the early releases of “Well, wait!”, directed by Kotenochkin and voiced by Papanov – Rumyanova, the assessment is unambiguous.
10 out of 10
“Well, wait!” is a kind, wonderful animated series from a distant childhood, on which generations of children of Soviet and post-Soviet times grew up.
It was created by Vyacheslav Kotenochkin.
In the animated series there are two main, main characters: a hare and a wolf.
If the wolf can be some features of his character associated with the traditional image of the wolf in fairy tales from the time of oral folk art: stupidity and cruelty. He always wants to catch a rabbit for a purpose. The role of the wolf was voiced by Anatoly Papanov. And maybe, vaguely, you can draw a parallel with the image of Lelick from the “Diamond Hand”. And not only that one voice - a sonorous male bass.
That hare goes beyond the traditions of this image. He's not a coward. There is a lot of positive things in the image for the younger generation. It is sunny optimism, cheerfulness, love of life, desire to study this diverse and interesting world. And most importantly, he's kind. A great contribution to the perception of this image was made by his voiceover Clara Rumyantseva.
The adventures of two heroes, a hare and a wolf, take place in the real world. And generations of children watching the cartoon discover this real world when watching this cartoon.
Construction: the fascinating adventures of heroes on the construction site are shown, and at the same time the young viewer discovers for himself, his level of work of the builder, life.
The ship: through the adventures of heroes at sea, including a storm - an extreme situation - the work of a sailor.
In the museum - in numerous halls of different subjects the world of the past, guns, shield.
Adventures in the city and discover how the city life with its buses, subway, and watermelons.
Adventures in the countryside - we learn how the village life is arranged in its silence (first shots) and work.
And the world of technology in one house. The world of sports through adventure in the stadium.
The grandiose and magnificent world of the circus with its various beasts: a fierce lion, a beautiful horse in the movement of his running, a slow and treacherous snake.
The Olympics in the USSR, where the idea of universal brotherhood and unity is particularly clearly revealed.
Journey into the world of fairy tales with its wonderful, beloved since childhood heroes, which are collected from different fairy tales: Snake Gorynych, an old man pulling a net, Baba Yaga. A fairy tale where a state of magic, a miracle through transformation is so strongly felt, the line between reality and such an attractive world of dreams and fantasies.
And a separate festive New Year's issue about the New Year - one of the most favorite holidays not only childhood. Where the dancer and grandfather Frost and Snow Maiden. Who are they? And most importantly: the New Year mood of happiness, joy, expectation of a miracle is transmitted.
All issues are accompanied by wonderful music - many of the most beloved songs of the era.
This is a brilliant find: through exciting dynamic adventures, with exciting music in compressed ten minutes of screen time, the young viewer opens up to real life, work, life. What is good (the image of a hare) and what is bad (the image of a wolf). One is a role model, the other is an example of what not to be.
“Well, wait!” is a great animated series with powerful, magnificent and educational and cognitive goals.
10 out of 10
It is difficult to part with your favorite heroes: with an inordinately stupid romantic Wolf and with the spoiler of fate Hare. Our legislators decided: The wolf smokes too much, children cannot watch, but they forgot about the maniac Tom and the absolute vulgar with square brains to the bobe sponge. They were left... and our favorites the Wolf and the Hare were banned.
But we don't pay attention to stupidity. We continue to watch the funny loser Wolf and the super-Hare, struggling so, incidentally, from the screw, with the most creepy predator in chamomile panties. And the voice... just two words and oh-oh Papan bass or ay-ay Rumyantsev soprano... it is always recognizable to us. And pretending to continue shouting “Well, wait!” Everything we needed when we were kids. And even if Americans wonder how a wolf can be made to smoke a whole pack in one sitting, we will be surprised in response: how can an ordinary domestic cat wield a chainsaw?
We won't give anything of our own, not even in court. Including, "Well, wait!" And all sorts of moralists will answer: “Smoking wolf less harmless than discussing the pike heroes and heroines of the House-2”.
Undoubtedly, the cartoon “Well, wait!” is the best Soviet cartoon.
Throughout the series, the Wolf is trying to catch the Hare. But the latter is not so simple and it is not difficult to find a way out and remain unharmed. During the chase, the characters get into comic situations (especially the Wolf). This is the main part of the film.
I also want to focus on character development. I'll start with the Wolf. Despite the fact that this character is a bully and vandal, I can not call him a negative character. He is rather unhappy, because by his own stupidity he gets into trouble. Speaking of his clothes, I can say with confidence that he knows a lot about them. A pink shirt, black trousers and an elegant yellow tie - just beautiful! I like the hare as much as the wolf. He is a calm and kind hero, leading an active lifestyle. That's what every person should be. In addition to the Wolf and the Rabbit in the cartoon there are such characters as the Behemoth, the Cat-magician, etc. These characters are also interesting.
And of course, it is impossible not to mention the music and songs that sounded in the cartoon. There are a lot of them here. But the most famous song is the composition “Water skis” by Hungarian composer Tamas Deak. The same one that sounds from series to series in the credits.
Sincere thanks to Vyacheslav Kotyochkin for creating the cartoon, Felix Kamov, Alexander Kurlyandsky and Arkady Hayt for the script, as well as Anatoly Papanov and Clara Rumyanova for the voiceover of the Wolf and the Hare, which will forever remain in our hearts!
10 out of 10
A wonderful Soviet animated series that is loved by millions of people of our country. The cartoon is strong in that from series to series the main characters give new interest, enthusiasm and new chases. From series to series, songs of those times sound and that the most amazing thing is that they so merged into this cartoon that it is simply impossible to imagine some episodes without songs.
Indeed, the creators managed to find the right moments in the plot to add songs. Even though "Well, Wait" is a lot like "Tom and Jerry," I think our cartoon is much stronger in moral terms because it shows kindness and conscience that teaches the young viewer the right things to do in the future.
“Well, wait” is a Soviet, family, adventure, comedy, animated series and a real legend of Soviet cinema. These cartoons about the rabbit and the wolf know everything. They are incredibly kind, positive, cute and funny. “Well, wait” is a cartoon that went through no childhood, but millions, millions of children.
We see the famous characters of this cartoon - the Hare and the Wolf, we see their adventures, and in each new series we see their quarrels, reconciliation and various, comic stories.
When you remember this cartoon, all the songs from this series immediately come to mind. They're all windy and memorable. “Well, wait” is a window into each of us’ childhood. This cartoon is more than a Soviet, old cartoon. There are so many people watching it that you can’t imagine. The heroes of the Rabbit and the Wolf were voiced by wonderful Soviet actors, and we will always remember their voices. I always advise children to include this animated series, because it is so clean, kind and cute that it just charms with its childish charm and wants to stay there forever. “Well, wait” is one of the most wonderful cartoons I’ve seen, and the voices of Klara Rumyanova and Anatoly Papanov are simply impossible to forget. This is a wonderful movie!
1969 in Soviet animation was marked by the release of the first issue of the now legendary animated series "Well, wait!". Few people know, but initially everyone’s favorite Hare and Wolf appeared in a small cartoon, which created Gennady Sokalsky , and later the story was picked up by Vyacheslav Kotenochkin , who changed the appearance of the characters and finalized the graphics to the high level, which became the hallmark of both Kotenochkin himself and the Soviet animation as a whole. To voice the main characters attracted the best actors of domestic cinema, namely Anatoly Papanov and Klara Rumyanov, who have long proved that they can easily drink all the hardships and hardships of classical drama and at the same time try on a clown costume, which is peculiar and happened during the work on "Well, wait!".
Each new issue of the animated series is built according to the classical scheme. The cunning, but completely unsuccessful Wolf (Papanov) tries at all costs to catch a cheerful and cheerful Hare (Rumyanov) for the sake of the most ordinary gastronomic interest. However, as in any Soviet film, the story will again and again give the toothy villain an instructive lesson, and therefore we will not have to worry about the health of the eared excellent student. The wolf in the interpretation of Vyacheslav Kotenochkin is the personification of many human vices, the harm of which should be reported to younger viewers. As it is not difficult to guess, the painted villain does not work anywhere, abuses alcoholic beverages (not a direct, but quite clear hint of drinking beer), smokes like a locomotive, does not mind improving his well-being with the help of theft and chronically dislikes law enforcement. Well, in order for the young audience to perceive such a colorful character with the necessary irony, human stupidity and irrepressible desire to catch the Hare were added to the character of the Wolf, as is often the case in the wild.
As for the Rabbit itself, he is the prototype of the ideal Soviet schoolboy - an excellent student, a pioneer, an athlete and simply a future luminary of society. The hare does not harbor a feeling of hatred for the wolf, but on the contrary, tries to make friends with him with all his strength, despite the possibility of being caught. The eared hero shows children how to spend their free time in order to succeed in their personal development and at the same time help those in need. Together with the Hare, we attend concerts and exhibitions, play sports, soak up on the beach and even get into a fairy tale. Naturally, the Wolf follows him, but it cannot be otherwise, because the plot needs humor and dynamics. And for him, the character of Anatoly Papanov is responsible, who in the best traditions of the overseas “Tom and Jerry” gets into a variety of troubles, symbolizing the mandatory triumph of the law over banditry.
It is worth noting that Vyacheslav Kotenochkin and the company were in no hurry to put their offspring on the conveyor and produced only a couple, or even one series once a year. “Well, wait!” refers to an era when the artistic qualities of projects were fundamental and filmmakers did not pursue profits, focusing entirely on the creative process. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that the action of each new series of the project unfolds in completely different locations using extraordinary creative finds. The Pacific liner, the Historical Museum, the ski resort, the Olympic Stadium, the Circus - where only the main characters have not visited. And each shown place has multiple details, so that we literally feel its spirit. Moreover, Kotenochkin managed to so accurately recreate the atmosphere of the scenes of his series that it is no wonder to feel the cold mountain wind or the scorching sun of the sea resort. And this despite the fact that “Well, wait!” is not a documentary, but a fabulous cartoon.
In addition to the Hare and the Wolf, “Well, wait!” boasts other regular heroes of its stories. So in many series you can meet the Behemoth, who appears before us in completely different roles - from a fire inspector to a construction foreman. I don't think it's worth explaining in detail why he has constant conflicts with the Wolf. Also periodically in the frame gets the Cat magician and Bears-policemen, organically complementing the plot. The soundtrack deserves special mention, in which the filmmakers inserted many popular melodies of the era. "For a week, until the second, I will go to Komarovo ...", "Again, the last train escaped from me ...", - well, who among us at least once sang these well-known songs?! So the series “Well, wait!” followed in step with the era and sometimes played out moments of public life much more detailed than a particular feature film. We will not see people in the series, as the creators position their project as completely fabulous. In addition, the characters can not boast of complex dialogues and phrases, content with individual exclamations like the same “Well, wait!”. However, it is not necessary to reduce the value of the work of voice actors, because they cause a real storm of emotions with their laughter, cough and wheezing. I just want to say "Bravo" to them!
As a result, I want to say that "Well, wait!" is a real pearl of Russian culture. Vyacheslav Kotenochkin, Anatoly Papanov, Klara Rumyanova and a team of talented animators managed to create such a strong cultural phenomenon that is not lost against the background of Hollywood analogues like Tom and Jerry. Despite the fact that most of the issues of the project saw the light of day in the Soviet era, “Well, wait!” will be interesting for young viewers of new generations, as we are all brought up in a single culture. And no matter how our mentality changes, the foundations of morality and honor will always be inviolable, and therefore I can wish both older viewers and younger only one thing - a pleasant viewing!
10 out of 10
The wonderful Soviet animated series "Well, wait!" is, without a doubt, a grandiose success of domestic animation. Heroes created by a wonderful director Vyacheslav Kotenochkin, voiced Anatoly Papanov and Klara Rumyanova, and, of course, drawn by a whole group of talented artists have become one of the most popular animated series for many generations of young viewers. The very first issue of “Well, wait!” was released in 1969 and since then the audience has lived in anticipation of the next adventures of the Wolf and the Hare. Thankfully, the audience’s prayer was heard. Subsequently, more than a dozen excellent short issues were created, each of which boasted a variety of locations - from ordinary construction to the real fairy tale. And to break away from the screen at the moment when the Wolf once again plots against the Hare is simply impossible!
I think it’s not hard to guess that “Well, wait!” is the Soviet answer to the American TV series “Tom and Jerry”, in which the unfortunate cat was constantly fruitlessly chasing a cunning mouse. But I believe that our version in the person of the Wolf and the Hare is not inferior. In addition, domestic animators flavored their plots with a projection on our realities, which makes watching the series much more interesting because if you want in one or another part you can consider a parody of Alla Pugacheva or visit an exhibition popular in the era of 70-80-ies of robotics.
In 2006, thanks to the efforts of Russian filmmakers, the revival of “Well, wait!” took place, in which the children of the Hare and the Wolf tried on the main roles. For the sake of interest, they even changed roles - now Ushasty acted as a hooligan, and Toothy acted as a villain. But the audience did not accept the updated series and returned to the good old classics, because sometimes nothing can replace the favorite hobby of childhood.
Therefore, I boldly advise "Well, wait!" to view both the viewers of the older generation and children who would not hurt to get acquainted with the hobbies of their older relatives. And do not be afraid that younger viewers may misinterpret cigarettes and alcohol, and now and then consumed by the Wolf. Soviet filmmakers were able to ridicule the vices of mankind in the most original way, and therefore I wish you only the most pleasant viewing!
10 out of 10
Cartoons are the thing that can be discussed for hours, and Soviet cartoons for days, every person has or was in childhood favorite cartoons, were not loved, but this is a masterpiece, legendary animated series loved, loved and will love everyone and always.
In my understanding, "Well, wait" is a unique product of animation. I do not believe that someday, somewhere there will be a cartoon that will be loved, watched and reviewed by people of all ages, but most importantly children. All the more incomprehensible, it seems to me, is the opinion of our State that this beautiful creation of Soviet animation has a bad effect on children, despite the fact that our country is the homeland of this work of art.
This animated series well and in ideal proportions reflects the life and life of people. There are no negative characters, many will say: Isn't Wolf a negative character? But after all, he is no less perceived as his own, native, and most of the humor here comes from this character. There are many instructive things in this cartoon, by the way, in many ways also coming from the character of the Wolf.
I would also like to say a few words about new, modern series, but there is nothing special to say, there are positive points and some general similarities with the classic series, but in full these series do not reach them.
In conclusion, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Vyaseslav Kotenochkin and everyone who worked on this cartoon. Thank you for giving us a childhood. I give the maximum but unfair assessment, because this beautiful creation deserves more.
Remember with what ecstasy in the series The Wolf chased the Hare in one of the most beloved cartoons of our childhood. “Why?” the viewer asked incomprehensibly. Did the wolf want to eat the hare or pursue other goals?
Let's look at the heroes. We're going first.
Bunny! A furry, long-eared miracle, a modest, decent creature.
Wolf. The gray wolf in the cartoon “Well, wait!” is not bloodthirsty and not at all terrible, but, according to many, is very charming and cute. The figure of the Wolf is drawn in a benevolent, humorous way, all his "violences" are not real. The wolf is very agile - perfectly dances, skates and performs various acrobatic tricks.
The hare and the wolf are not the victim and the pursuer, but two mischievous buddies. In difficult times, they are always ready to help each other. Remember how in the series about the construction Hare visited the crippled Wolf in the hospital? How did the Hare cry over the Wolf’s glove, thinking he was dead?
Summing up, we can conclude: the animated series not only entertains, but also nurtures in young minds feelings of compassion, kindness and responsiveness.
Finally, I want to quote the opinion of “Well, wait!” a certain lady calling herself Fighter for the World.
“First of all, this cartoon is just stupid. I don’t understand how you can watch with interest how someone walks around after each other... cat and mouse, ooh! It was like that when I was a kid, and I didn't watch it often. I was so stupid.
Well, what can I say? He was a fool and he remained a fool.
10 out of 10
People who have not watched Soviet cartoons such as “Well, wait” can only sincerely sympathize. This is especially true for those under the age of 18. Raised on modern cartoons like “Luntika”, these people are unlikely to learn something really useful for themselves, but they can. But it is better to leave this issue for discussion and address it to those who are supposed to engage in the moral education of the younger generation.
As for "Well, wait," I can only express my personal opinion. This is one of my favorite Soviet cartoons, some extraordinary simplicity and at the same time, extremely wise and instructive. There is a lot of kindness and humor in it, which does not poison the child’s consciousness, but, on the contrary, slows it down, encouraging a person to strive to think and be responsible for their actions.
Soviet animators have done a truly great job of creating the characters of “Well, wait” exactly as they are. It was hard work, but in the end it paid off with millions of enthusiastic children’s eyes and words, recognition of both domestic and foreign critics, the fact that it is watched by more than one generation of children. If I have kids, I hope they watch it too.
Became a legend, “Well, wait” is a vivid example of what cartoons should be for children. Therefore, it is very desirable that they are not forgotten and at least occasionally shown on the central channels. And, especially, those who are so far from them, as well as from the culture itself, were not prohibited.
An animated series on which more than one generation of children grew up.
“Well, wait” can be called a cult animated series. As a child, I watched this cartoon on a cassette and could not take my eyes off. I enjoy watching it now that I’ve grown up.
In each episode, we see the hooligan Wolf behind the clever Bunny. Funny chases, lots of funny moments. Emotions overflow. These two characters are so different that they just can’t without quarrels. The wolf and the hare are so different. But in the end, after the copious amount of tomatoes and bruises that the Wolf almost always gets, they are sure to reconcile.
"Well, wait", like the American "Tom and Jerry", but having its own characteristics and created in the USSR. This cartoon is no worse than the American counterpart and deserves great praise.
The magnificent drawing of the characters at that time does not cut the look at all. The film was voiced by true masters of their craft! Rumyanova, Papanov... This duo deserves warm words and applause.
"Well, wait" is a cool cartoon, kind and moral. Every child should see it. Generations of people grow up on these films.
I wonder what cartoons were shot in the 40s and 50s in the USSR. Those who had healthy ideas were raised. These are “The Colored Fox” and “The Lion and the Hare”, “Forest Travelers” and “Bear-Bear-Bitter”. Polkan and Shavka, for example. A lot of them!
And then, please, began to cook “Well, wait!” It doesn’t even matter: the Soviet screenwriter “imposed” the idea with “Tom and Jerry” or he thought of it himself, it doesn’t matter. Because, in any case, we need to understand what we have.
What do we have? We have endless races of wolf and hare. A wolf that is completely “mentally incompetent” (and simply ill) and “smoking.” And rightly so, this idiotic cartoon has been limited to 16. It's finally something on the road.
If real Soviet cartoons taught kindness, friendship, mutual assistance, contributed to the awakening in children of the necessary qualities for life, for example, courage, ingenuity, what does this creation teach? It's tricky to run? Stupid to catch up? . .
Yes, a normal hare (see “The Lion and the Hare”) would have killed the wolf long ago and lived quietly and happily, so no: here he is kind (read cowardly stupid) and his favorite desk book, I think, a manual on masochism.
You can write a lot that there is good humor, voiceover, music, story that is performed with love, that for the 60s and beyond this topic was rare, but I believe that the content is always the main form. And after all, Kotyochkin is a talented animator, director. Remember what works he started with, what he directed, and there is such a shameful child. I guess the topic was really weird.
And therefore, throwing aside nostalgia (what even nostalgia! - you can take real samples from the past), it remains to admit that at best the cartoon is just stupid. And more than that, so harmful.
PS. Wrote a negative trap for the “popularly loved” cartoon and foresee the denial in the line “useful review”. But still, if you honestly admit to yourself that you can like in this cartoon it is “simple unideal adventures”, then in this case the cartoon could be made without cigarettes, without violence and with other types of characters, given that this creation is still for children, not for adults.
1 out of 10
"Well, wait" is a cartoon of our childhood. How many people have grown up on this unforgettable cartoon! Chasing, humor, funny and cute animals!
This is a masterpiece of Soviet animation. The voiceover is great, the music is pleasing to the ear, and the plot is simply exciting. I loved the movie with its atmosphere and humor.
And I don't agree with those who see "Well, wait" as promoting violence and pedophilia. There's no hint. I believe that this cartoon will appeal to both parents and children. Sit next to the TV and plunge into the unforgettable adventures of the Wolf and the Hare!
My assessment:
It's an incredible cartoon! I grew up watching it for as long as I can remember. This is a universal cartoon for several generations. We watch it with the whole family - my parents, my sister, even my grandmother.
I hate the idea that this cartoon has been defiled by suspicions of having a negative impact on children. To be honest, I always felt very sorry for the Wolf, because he gets much more from the cheerful Bunny than vice versa, but I could not imagine that anyone would put such absurd accusations against this cartoon. When I watch “Well, wait” it’s like going back to my childhood. My kids will be watching this movie too!
This is the best cartoon of the USSR, very kind, open, reflecting that era in all colors. Our love for him is in our blood. I am shocked by the ban in Russia and glad that Ukraine, where I live, has not yet come to this. Take a look and enjoy it!
“Well, wait!” is a reflection of the years when our parents were children. It's part of their homeland. The atmosphere, the picture itself, life and music. Those inspiring songs like "We're not stokers, we're not carpenters," "Captain, Captain, Smile," "Devil's Wheel." Sweet heroes, a favorite rabbit with a thin voice Rumyanova and a charismatic wolf, a kind of hooligan of those years, voiced by Papanov. How many heroes, fabulous and real we met in these series, how many plots, funny situations and jokes! What a laugh! The places in which the wolf and the hare fall are very diverse: the beach, and the film studio, and the railway station, and the construction site, and the museum, and the ship, and a real fairy tale with the Snake Gorynych, Baba Yaga and other favorite characters. It's a storehouse of ideas! Each series is unique.
When the first episode was shown, it was watched by almost everyone who had the opportunity. And the next day they were quoting jokes and laughing again and again. That's what I was told. This movie became famous and loved immediately! Children and adults watched it. Whatever you say, a cartoon worthy of a great country.
I thought it was all a duck, but no, until 16, viewing is undesirable. Eh, you see, here psychologists began to rant about the character's harmful influence. In addition to the fact that the Wolf smokes, he also suffers from a mental disorder that prevents him from normal contact with others. Yeah. Perhaps so, but I doubt the child will analyze this. When I was a kid, I was much easier. Despite the fact that the wolf always wanted to eat a cute hare, I liked him. He wasn't a negative hero to me. And sometimes I felt humanly sorry for him. He was so lonely. And despite all the troubles he got into, he was still funny, funny and - strangely - but not at all evil, although with an obsession.
I don’t think this movie teaches anything bad. Absolutely. On the contrary, it fosters a sense of compassion and the ability to see something good in a person. Even as bad and unmannered as our hero. Well, that's what he gets! And finally, a very funny and kind cartoon. I love "Well, wait!" and it's hereditary.
The forbidden fruit was sweet even when there was no prohibition.
Unfortunately, or fortunately, we have survived the era of cassette tape recorders. And even if it is now a relic of time, they certainly had their own charm. “Well, wait!” for me, as for many, a cartoon of childhood. Every time I was sick, my parents gave me hot tea and played me a cassette with this amazing cartoon!
I think this cartoon is getting more attention than usual because of its ban. I’m sure more than one thousand people were outraged by this fact: more than one generation grew up on this cartoon and no one complained.
Despite the bans, negative reviews of “Well, wait” for me will forever remain an eternal classic – a well-designed, thought-out story with a stunningly appropriate soundtrack, voiceover, script.
I think there's a moral to this story, despite the wolf's phone or his anger. I recommend this cute cartoon to watch for all generations: it definitely does not hurt!
I still laugh like a kid at every episode. A priceless masterpiece!
10 out of 10
P.S. And I'm as hungry as an iceberg in the ocean, and you're as beautiful as an Eskimo in the summer!