Artivels Undescribable Perfection

TaryBiggBall It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Teddie Blake The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

adonis98-743-186503 The Looney Tunes search for a man's missing father and the mythical Blue Monkey diamond. As much as i loved Space Jam i think that Looney Tunes: Back in Action was way better it's directed by Joe Dante the director of some pretty cool movies such as Gremlins, Gremlins II and Small Soldiers and Brendan Fraser did a pretty good job, Steve Martin is over the top and he knows it but for once more he shows how talented he really is it was also really good to see Timothy Dalton back in something and Janna Elfman who played Kate did a nice job too there's also a really good cameo from Batman at the Warner Brothers Studios alongside the Batmobile and i really loved that scene there's even a reference to Star Wars it just feels more like classic Looney Tunes to me than Space Jam but to be honest both films are terrific and bring so many cool memories from my childhood and if you see it again you will see that the movie is so much better than a 5.7/10 it's a really great film.

Leofwine_draca LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION was Joe Dante's live action tribute to the Warner Brothers cartoons he loved as a kid, made in respect to Chuck Jones, the famous animator who had recently died. Dante went on record to say how much he had hated SPACE JAM for ruining those cartoon characters (and it's hard to disagree with him), so this was his chance to make amends. The problem with the film is, ironically, Warner Brothers themselves. They refused to give Dante much in the way of creative control so what we get is largely a generic piece of junk. Certainly the scenes involving the constantly mugging actors Brendan Fraser and Jenna Elfman are largely wince-inducing and never have you seen such irritating lead characters. And the less said about Steve Martin's villain the better - what on Earth was that all about, anyway?Where LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION shines is in the cartoon characters themselves. Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny share equal screen time and they're a real hoot when thrown into the real world. Even better, this must be the ultimate 'reference' movie of Dante's career; there are bit parts and supporting roles for literally dozens of Warner-owned cartoon characters, new and old (mainly old). Catching the references is ever a delight, but there are also some imaginative highlights in the main plot, too. The sci-fi attack by classic sci-fi monsters is great stuff, and the chase through the paintings in the Louvre is hilarious. Sadly, the dumb humour and main actors drag this film down quite considerably, but Dante's heart is in the right place and the references make it worth a watch.

Python Hyena Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003): Dir: Joe Dante / Cast: Brendan Fraser, Jenna Elfman, Steve Martin, Timothy Dalton, Heather Locklear: Candy-coated crap with a thread bare plot. It is nowhere near as imaginative as Who Framed Roger Rabbit? It opens with Daffy Duck being fired over a salary dispute over his second nature to Bugs Bunny. Brendan Fraser stars as a security guard and failed stunt guy who is also fired. He is the son of a spy actor who has been kidnapped. He must locate the Blue Monkey diamond before the ACME Corporation does. Jenna Elfman plays a studio head who must locate Daffy when her job is threatened. They foil ambushes by Yosamiti Sam, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin the Martian, Elmer Fudd, and the Tasmanian Devil. Repetitious and stupid with director Joe Dante doing his best but this is a far cry from what we expect from him. Dante previously made such superior films as Gremlins, so this is indeed a sorry sight. The cast are all second nature to the animated characters who themselves seem to be mugging the scene as oppose to becoming an important element of an actual plot. Fraser is a prop, and Elfman is miscast. Steve Martin overacts as the ACME head as does Timothy Dalton as Fraser's father. Heather Locklear plays a character named Dusty Tails, as if we didn't grasp the hint. As Daffy would say, "It's despicable." Score: 2 / 10

Phil Hubbs Not quite hot on the heels of 'Space Jam' but clearly whipped out to try and garner as much success as said film, how could they fail?Well for a start the plot is a jumbled mess that tries its hand at various movie genres and not quite deciding which to stick with. All the Looney Tunes stars are crammed into the film given various roles which just feels forced and unnecessary. Its the usual thing of Bugs and Daffy working together (well you know they don't get on right?) and teaming up with the fresh faced Fraser to thwart evil Steve Martin who is possibly the worst thing in the entire film, talk about over the top-over acting and not being funny at the same time!This film feels so phony, such a product placement hack of a flick. The action moves from place to place including a wide range of gimmicks just to cover all the bases and try to appeal to everyone. There are sequences in Vegas which end up in a car chase which isn't too bad but that all leads to the inevitable Bond spoofing ugh! There is an Area 51 sequence which of course leads to some familiar sci-fi creations popping up. Lets just say the film spoofs/homages almost every flippin' film they can muster at various points throughout the films run time.I guess the casting of Dalton kinda gives the game away as what to expect though doesn't it. Oh Dalton, oh geez I guess its a Bond spoof again everyone, how very original.I realise that's the whole point of the film, its a full length parody made up of various little moments or sketches where each character has a spot in the light to shine. A film within a film, breaking the fourth wall, cute little in-jokes and product placements etc...yeah I know the drill, problem is its just really lame. The plot just feels totally pointless, you don't really need the plot, just call it a montage movie.One thing I must give praise too is the sharp animation of all the classic characters plus their integration into the live action. Its clearly much slicker than 'Space Jam' and the live actors are impressively responsive to their cartoon counterparts. Despite every gag being predictable and unoriginal the whole thing does look really glossy and polished.But seriously! I mean come on...we even get Indiana Jones jungles and lava flows plus outer space action towards the end! just stick em all in there, something we appeal to someone!. The funny thing is Fraser is perfectly cast for this type of film, the guy the looks and acts like a cartoon, that's why he's in so many kiddie flicks. Not a bad thing per say...I'm just pointing it out.I think kids will enjoy the film for its bright colourful visuals and the inclusion of all their favourite characters. Adults may get a slight kick from some of the parodies and reasonable gags from time to time (much like the brief 'Pulp Fiction' parody in 'Space Jam'). Overall this is such a clusterf**k of ideas it just feels like a bombardment from many sources, but instead of narrowing it down they just use everything, throw it all into the pot, give it a good stir and see what happens.The other issue is simply these classic toons will never be the same again without good old Mel Blanc I'm afraid. Even 'Space Jam' suffered from the same problem, the characters just don't have that same bite, they lost their satirical edge when Blanc died sadly and that doesn't appear to have been brought back. I think the characters are slightly watered down these days, playing it safe, maybe its just me.I honesty think they chucked so many settings and movie concepts into this simply for it to appeal to everyone. I think the term recycled sums this up pretty well, a tribute to the WB Looney tunes by merely recycling all their classic goofiness. Question is did we really need it as this is nowhere near as good.There's something in there for everyone whether you like space, jungles, Vegas, Bond or even a bit of culture in Paris, its all here folks!4.5/10