Looney Tunes: Back in Action

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Looney Tunes: Back in Action

PG

Released Nov 14, 2003

1h 31m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Fantasy

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Live action/animated tale will amuse cartoon fans.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 25, 2010

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Apr 1, 2006

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Like a pop culture-gorged Hope-and-Crosby buddy flick hopped up on mescaline.

Rated: B+

Feb 16, 2006

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

Winning and contenting and delightful, no matter how imperfect.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 21, 2021

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Mark Steyn

The Spectator

Can you detect a certain lack of focus here?

Jan 25, 2018

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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

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Audience Member

An energetic, fun film with plenty of Hollywood movies references. But the story lacks depth.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/25

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Charlie M

As a looney tunes fan, this is a major love-letter to the franchise. But unfortunately, the human actors (aside from Steve Martin) and maybe some of the storytelling bog this film down to a crowd pleaser at best.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/25

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Cudalbu R

Not Space Jam, but it's truly something else!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/02/25

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thiago s

Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, o filme teve algumas partes boas como o scooby e o salsicha encontrado o matthew lillard em uma mesa.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Isaiah M

It was the most funny movie ever made I,m just sad that it got off on Netflix I watched it many times when I was young

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/24

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William B

I just love how it blends adventure and comedy while still managing to blend animation and live action like it wasn't even that challenging. One hell of a ride!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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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
Producer: Bernie Goldmann, Paula Weinstein
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
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Stereo, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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