Review of The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Movie (1979) by Anthony P — 12 Aug 2012

It's always a pleasure to see Bugs Bunny and company on the screen and films such as this is the reason why. The fact that many viewers will remember seeing the shorts presented here on television time and time again doesn't affect the sheer enjoyment of what's on offer.

The film really comes alive whenever Bugs' old friend Daffy Duck is on (and it's easy to argue that this his really HIS film). From Daffy as Duck Rogers and a Robin Hood wannabe, to his starring role in the brilliant short 'Duck Amuk', there's plenty of fun to be had. Porky Pig, Pepe Le Pew and Marvin the Martian get their fair share too, but there's no denying that the always-reliable combination of Bugs, Daffy and Elmer Fudd is one of the highlights here. (It's also worth noting that the two shorts involving opera are excellent, particularly the one in which Bugs and Elmer star.).

Of course, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote have centre stage for the last quarter of the film, ending it all on a high note. This very entertaining compilation of animated shorts is a must-see.