Maybe I watched them in the wrong order, because even though I enjoyed The Wolf of Snow Hollow well enough, it seems that this is the true Jim Cummings masterpiece. Though a similarly sad divorced cop sits at the center of both, Thunder Road zeroes in on the uncomfortable drama and allows Jim's amazing performance abilities to shine through. It tackles cringe humour without resorting to mockery, maintaining the humanity in a character who routinely falls on their face. The commitment to sincerity only amplifies the comedy, and I found myself genuinely laughing at a couple points, but also felt more choked up by the ending than I've been in years.
Jim Cummings is a DIY hero, impressively handling almost every element of the production. Maybe his composition skills fall a bit behind, but everything else is top notch, especially on such a limited budget. I'm surprised he hasn't been swallowed up by the mainstream by now, I could even see this character stretching over a whole series. Not sure where the road will take him next, but I'm interested to find out.
Jim Cummings is a DIY hero, impressively handling almost every element of the production. Maybe his composition skills fall a bit behind, but everything else is top notch, especially on such a limited budget. I'm surprised he hasn't been swallowed up by the mainstream by now, I could even see this character stretching over a whole series. Not sure where the road will take him next, but I'm interested to find out.