Looney Tunes: Back in Action

  • 2003


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37 %
57 % Rotten
$ 68 Million
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Positive Reviews 48
Negative reviews 16
Average Rating 3.2/5
interesting enjoyable eternal entertaining

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2.0
But it tries very hard to be, and its low laugh to effort ratio is the upshot. EW
4.0
The subversive spirit of the Looney Tunes is in good hands in LOONEY TUNES: BACK IN ACTION. Common Sense Media
1.5
For source material so steeped in tragedy, we deserve something messier. Austin Chronicle
2.5
The film is being touted as a return to greatness for the franchise, but the film breaks that promise, proving to be little more than a parade of rout ..
5.0
In the context of the animated film, it is a most wondrous force.
3.5
Granted, the Bugs and Co. have had it rough lately 1996s Michael Jordan vehicle Space Jam was a weak attempt at updating the cartoons for a more moder ..
4.0
Doesnt perfectly capture the manic energy of the old WB cartoons, but it comes pretty ... close, which is fairly impressive in this age of corporate f .. E Film Critic
5.0
Dantes third unqualified masterpiece. A freeform outburst of satire and mayhem that stays true to the spirit of the old time Warner Brothers Looney Tu .. E Film Critic
5.0
This is Dantes Toontown and hes going to appease every Looney fan from womb to grave. E Film Critic
2.5
The wisecracking rabbit has more appeal than Elfman, who doesnt mesh well with the animation and seems slightly irritated much of the time. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
Luckily, for those happy to root around, Back In Action is occasionally inspired.
3.0
An endlessly inventive tribute to the classic Tunes...that actually captures the spirit, energy and zany allusiveness of the old shorts. One Guys Opinion
2.8
That should be enough to appeal to children, while its nostalgia, in jokes and recondite references might appeal to cinephiles. Sover
3.8
Unsentimental, non glamorized, and unclouded by the usual overlay of rose colored nostalgia, this is a raw but rewarding motion picture. ReelViews
2.5
The Looney Tunes properties are on the loose again, and director Joe Dantes game attempt to blend them with live actors is unquestionably funnier than .. Tv Guide
4.4
The result is both a highly personal work and a hugely entertaining ride. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.0
This action packed adventure is low level enough to entertain the kiddies but cerebral enough to keep both parents and non parents interested.
2.0
This action packed adventure is low level enough to entertain the kiddies but cerebral enough to keep both parents and non parents interested.
3.1
To use the lingo of Elfmans character, this oddball movie could have skewed appeal. Usa Today
2.5
Theres ultimately not a whole lot within Burying the Ex for even the most ardent Dante fan to embrace, as the movie suffers from an oddly low rent sen .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
This isnt a classic animated feature by any means, but it is funny and entertaining. Lariat
2.0
It is not an outstanding film, and surely not as good as these fantastic characters deserve. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
On the other hand, the animation effects really are spectacular, and the film is so full of in jokes that the DVD will have movie nerds playing spot t .. News Review
2.0
As usual, Fraser exudes charm and energy in a not very interesting role. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
In short, this is a treat for kids and fans of the original Warner Brothers cartoons and at a svelte 90 minutes, it doesnt outstay its welcome. View London
2.5
The film is preoccupied with whiz bang adventure rather than storytelling. Cs Monitor
2.5
In the end, its probably best to chalk this zany mess up to a case of too many conflicting ideas and no strong overarching vision. Film Journal International ..
1.9
Looney Tunes: Back in Action goes awry from the minute it steps out of the cartoon world into the real one.In fact, the film only comes close to garne .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.8
How can you hate a movie that puts Bugs Bunny in a flooded convertible and lets him say Hey, whaddya know I found Nemo! Boston
3.1
Vahid Salemi, Associated Press People cross Jomhouri e Eslami (Islamic Republic) St. in downtown Tehran on a day last week when Irans currency plummte .. Star Tribune
1.5
You cant time a joke when you dont let the audience see something of it coming.To describe the plot will make it sound funnier than it actually is, pa ..
3.0
A few of the gags are quite funny, but much of the material just plain didnt work too many jokes felt like they were trying too hard. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
The Looney tunes are still funny and Back in Action has that sparkle of what made the Looney tunes hours of fun. Cinema Crazed
3.5
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3.0
(The only thing that saves it is a brilliantly staged and animated barroom brawl between Fraser and a succession of burly cartoon characters.) Slate
3.5
Dantes much more confident in this combined world of animation and live action than we saw in the interesting but uneven Small Soldiers. Flim Threet
2.0
Dantes more interested in throwaway gags and pop culture references than story and character, but the materials not strong enough to do justice to his .. Bbc
3.8
While not all of the human interaction with the cartoons is totally seamless, it is still a notably believable technical achievement. The Movie Boy
3.5
Pitched wider and lower than Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Looney Tunes doesnt have much on its addled mind other than pure entertainment, and on this leve .. Calendar Live
2.5
Tykes may have limited attention spans but if the storys good they will watch. Hollywood
3.0
The publicity makes no claims to be an animation showcase but portions of this film are stunning. Seattle Pi
3.0
This is funny and entertaining, even though I had an extremely hard time staying awake. Tony Medley
3.8
What should have been clear from the get go is what an inspired choice Dante is as director for this enterprise. Movie Freak
3.8
Paying clever homage to its source material in almost every scene, and bursting at the seams with hilarious B movie sci fi and pop culture references, .. Spliced Wire
4.5
An avalanche of zany slapstick mayhem and virtuoso technical filmmaking. La Weekly
4.4
While Bugs and Daffy get all the funniest jokes, Fraser manages to hold his own and plays convincingly against the animated characters. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
While Bugs is the eternal smart guy/ aleck and Daffy the eternal dunderhead with anger management issues, the actors are strictly foils for the animat .. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
Its undoubtedly a colorful slapdash chase film packed with frenetic energy and lovable characters who please with their many pratfalls and their usual .. Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
Doyle and Dante have obviously tried hard to load it with punchlines, asides, and in jokes that will please the adult members of the audience, and the .. Film Quips Online
3.0
Individual jokes, individual scenes, individual sequences can all be funny and satisfying. Decent Films
3.0
The leads, Ms. Elfman and Mr. Fraser, as well as most of the other actors, portray clichs with characterizations flatter than Wile E. Coyote after the .. Guide Live
3.5
While Looney Tunes: Back in Action doesnt exactly have the same flavor of the classic cartoons, it gives a good effort. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.5
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3.0
...neither offensive nor inspiring. Its undoubtedly fun for kids, but except for its occasional in jokes there isnt all that much to excite the funny .. Movie Metropolis
2.5
Reviving Looney Tunes in feature length will no doubt make decent money. But the joy isnt there. Denver Post
3.8
Looney Tunes have always had an anarchic sense of humor. Setting them loose on Hollywood was nothing less than inspired. Aisle Seat
2.5
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3.0
Like a pop culture gorged Hope and Crosby buddy flick hopped up on mescaline. Nicks Chager
3.8
As the Tasmanian Devil would move were he mainlining caffeine, so does this blend of live action and animation. Its sweet and subversive, just like Lo .. Mid West Film Journal
3.5
In fact, at its funniest, Looney Tunes: Back in Action is so much fun that you dearly wish it all could be that good. Orlando Sentinel
4.5
On the heels of a DVD release of classic shorts, the Looney Tunes prove they havent lost their sense of humor. IGN Movies
2.5
Maybe the film might have worked better if it had been completely animated.There are enough freeze frame moments to make Looney Tunes: Back in Action .. Nitrate Online
2.5
Its this commingling of high and low art that enriches Looney Tunesand makes them far more interesting than Disney shorts. Films Nobs
2.5
Th th th th th th thats not all, folks! ... the legendary characters remain as endearingly impish as ever, providing a welcome blast of impudence ... Review Journal
3.5
Its western jokes.So they ring a thousand variations on em, but they dont lurch off into superhero jokes or sleepy lagoon grass skirt gags. Archive Spectator
1.0
Looney Tunes: Back in Action is one of the least enjoyable family friendly comedies in cinematic history. Juicy Cerebellum
1.9
Furthermore, there is a reason why movies featuring live action characters that mix and mingle with animated counterparts are virtually extinct; the i .. Cinema Phile
2.0
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5.0
Its flat out comedy all the way, head spinningly clever (youll be talking about a sequence set in the Louvre for weeks) and always engaging. Premiere Magazine
3.1
Ultimately, kids will enjoy it, even if they dont get some of the inside jokes, but it somehow lacks the edge of the short cartoons. Zap2it.com
2.5
The antic action doesnt add up to more than a mildly enjoyable movie. Miami Herald
4.0
For anyone reared on the stuff, Looney Tunes: Back in Action is sweet anarchy. eye WEEKLY
1.9
Dante favors the everything but the kitchen sink approach to this Warner Bros. nostalgia trip when funny and affectionate would have worked better. Imdb
2.5
The screenplay by Larry Doyle moves from crazy satire to generic and formulaic adventure movie with occasional quips about genre cliches and formula a .. Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..
5.0
Dante revives the possibilities of widescreen humor ... literally leapfrogging across time and the cosmos to achieve profundity through expertly contr .. Toxic Universe
2.0
This is like a ninety minute version of one of those really bad movies that you would wait two hours to see at Six Flags.
2.5
The suits who came up with this movie arent even hiding the fact that if they put Looney Tunes in a movie, kids and parents will come see it, even if ..
3.0
Although the plot is convoluted with moments that are too over the top, and not all the cameos score, youll be glad the Looney Tunes gang is back with .. Access Atlanta
4.5
Looney Tunes: Back in Action keeps both adults and children laughing, but at completely different things. CinemaBlend
3.8
Robert Zemeckis isnt a Hal Walker, but Joe Dantes right up there with Tashlin, Avery, and Jones.



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