Review of Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) by Richard T — 17 Oct 2007

"Back in action, and hysteria". This one tries to be what Roger Rabbit was, live-action animation, but nothing will ever beat that. This is good for what it is. As for which one was better, Space Jam or Back in Action? Both had their hysterical moments.

Looney Tunes has had a fine reputation of appealing to big names such as Brendan Fraser and Steve Martin vs. Michael Jordan and Bill Murray in the other. This further proves that this shouldn't be labeled as strictly entertainment for kids.

There's plenty of mature wit in this one, and travels to some pretty glamorous places, such as Las Vegas and Paris. Some matters that seemed a bit odd was how the Looney Tunes were really split apart, where some supported Acme (aka the end of the world; their life must have been exciting at all times to decide it's time to obliterate the world) and the rest were with the "doc".

It was very clever how they pitted the duck against the rabbit. On the surface it seems like this is the hunt for the Blue Monkey, but it's really about the rivalry and competition between Bugs and Daff and how neither are satisfied with being the co-star.

The alliances are enjoyable, and the whim is prim. The toon heads are back, and so are the gags, offering wild, frenetic, energetic, kinetic fun. This is more then mere nostalgia; it's a reminder of what ruled and schooled the essence of cartoon hilarity; consider this as the Family Guy of today, except without the family and carrots.