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      Looney Tunes: Back in Action

      PG Released Nov 14, 2003 1 hr. 31 min. Kids & Family Comedy Fantasy List
      57% 136 Reviews Tomatometer 50% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score Sick of ceding the spotlight to Bugs Bunny (Joe Alaskey), Daffy Duck is unceremoniously fired by studio boss Kate Houghton (Jenna Elfman) when he demands equal pay and billing. Daffy goes on a studio lot rampage, taking down security guard D.J. Drake (Brendan Fraser) in the process, who is also sacked. But when D.J.'s A-list actor dad (Timothy Dalton) is kidnapped by the evil Mr. Chairman (Steve Martin), D.J. and Daffy try to rescue him, while also being pursued by Kate and Bugs. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Apr 30 Buy Now

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      The plot is a nonsensical, hyperactive jumble and the gags are relatively uninspired compared to the classic Looney Tunes cartoons.

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      Mark M This movie is mid. Not so good, not so bad. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/03/24 Full Review Keith N My personal favorite Looney Tunes movie, I love this more than space jam Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/30/23 Full Review Alec B Dante is the right director for this material and whenever the screenplay gets away from him (which is quite often) he is usually able to salvage the movie with an inspired gags or two. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/14/23 Full Review Daniel Q Neeeh, what's up doc Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/14/23 Full Review Lou T The Looney Tunes are certainly Back in Action, as they return to the big screen for the first time since Space Jam. While I feel that this outing handles the Tunes better than the previous, it lacked in other areas and failed to excel at revitalizing the beloved characters. With most of the live action cast being forgettable or too over the top, Brendan Fraser gives a charming performances and carries the film through some of its more lackluster parts. Without fail, the Looney Tunes are delightful and though they have a plethora of characters, almost all of them are given moments to shine, big and small. The mix of classic cartoon style and live action create a fun environment and allow for some liberties to be taken with the effects, while rarely crossing into an ugly territory. The comedy never reaches high levels of hilarity and instead, some of the jokes carry on for way too long, while others fly by far too fast. Looney Tunes: Back in Action captures the nostalgic charm of the original cartoons, but gets stretched too far, proving that the classic shorts should stay short. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/01/23 Full Review Caitlyn S Best movie ever, all time classic, absolute artwork and anyone who hates it is miserable and old and I'd consider for euthanasia as you clearly aren't enjoying life Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nell Minow Common Sense Media Live action/animated tale will amuse cartoon fans. Rated: 4/5 Dec 25, 2010 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Apr 1, 2006 Full Review Nick Schager Lessons of Darkness Like a pop culture-gorged Hope-and-Crosby buddy flick hopped up on mescaline. Rated: B+ Feb 16, 2006 Full Review Tim Brayton Alternate Ending Winning and contenting and delightful, no matter how imperfect. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 21, 2021 Full Review Mark Steyn The Spectator Can you detect a certain lack of focus here? Jan 25, 2018 Full Review Kevin Carr Fat Guys at the Movies it's the closest we're gonna get to the golden age when Mel Blanc did the voices and the cartoons were directed by Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng and Robert McKimson Rated: 3.5/5 Jan 12, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Sick of ceding the spotlight to Bugs Bunny (Joe Alaskey), Daffy Duck is unceremoniously fired by studio boss Kate Houghton (Jenna Elfman) when he demands equal pay and billing. Daffy goes on a studio lot rampage, taking down security guard D.J. Drake (Brendan Fraser) in the process, who is also sacked. But when D.J.'s A-list actor dad (Timothy Dalton) is kidnapped by the evil Mr. Chairman (Steve Martin), D.J. and Daffy try to rescue him, while also being pursued by Kate and Bugs.
      Director
      Joe Dante
      Executive Producer
      Larry Doyle, Christopher DeFaria
      Screenwriter
      Larry Doyle, Larry Doyle, John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
      Distributor
      Warner Bros. Pictures
      Production Co
      Warner Brothers
      Rating
      PG
      Genre
      Kids & Family, Comedy, Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Nov 14, 2003, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Jan 1, 2009
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $21.0M
      Sound Mix
      SDDS, Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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