'Coyote vs. Acme' review: This finished 'Looney Tunes' movie was shelved by Warner Bros.
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- "Coyote vs. Acme," a $70 million live-action/animation hybrid comedy, was nearly shelved by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav but was saved and released by distributor Ketchup Entertainment.
- The film creatively blends the Looney Tunes universe with a legal drama, featuring Wile E. Coyote suing the Acme Corporation for faulty products, with a plot that includes corporate conspiracy and courtroom intrigue.
- Directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch, the movie maintains the original spirit and humor of the Looney Tunes characters, avoiding overused celebrity voices in favor of talented voice actors.
- The film features sharp, subtle humor and emotional depth, with standout performances such as Will Forte as a personal injury lawyer and John Cena as Acme's aggressive attorney.
- "Coyote vs. Acme" is praised for its inventive storytelling, blending comedy and drama while respecting the legacy of the classic Looney Tunes characters, making it one of the best Looney Tunes movies to date.
