I've always liked it when he speaks (at least in small doses), especially when he refers to himself as "Wile E. Coyote, Super Genius."
A countdown clock? Hilarious
Early comments have come out about the movie and they've been positive! 
The film is out now so I've added a spoiler tag and poll.
I'm planning to watch it tomorrow. I cannot wait!
I'm planning to watch it tomorrow. I cannot wait!
The film was more high-level hilarious than slapstick, while also being emotionally moving, which elevates it above any other Looney Tunes project I can think of.
How in the hell did WB and Zaslav look at this film and think it needs to be shelved indefinitely?!
Interesting to note the age spread of those in attendance at my showing: four-year-olds to grey hairs and every generation in-between.
How in the hell did WB and Zaslav look at this film and think it needs to be shelved indefinitely?!
Interesting to note the age spread of those in attendance at my showing: four-year-olds to grey hairs and every generation in-between.
I have already seen it twice. I loved it. For the last 4 weeks I have been picking up overtime on weekends. It was supposed to be a short term thing that seemed to never end. So I needed to put a stop to it. I had been working every day this last month.
I mention this because I saw it first screening on Thursday after work. I was enjoying it but dozed off a few times. But not at all a reflection of Movie it self. That was 3pm showing with other adults. Lots of laughs. Yesterday I forgot 35th Anniversary 3D showing of Terminator 2. Than after that I saw it was only half hour to until next Coyote v Acme showing. Considering this was first full day off in weeks I decided to spoil myself. This screening was close to sold out. Lots of families with little kids. It was interesting to hear the laughs. Some things everyone laughed together. But other times only adults laughed or just little kids at physical comedy bits.
So glad I went back. I must of missed about 10 minutes in the middle. Some of the backstory with Granny and Dr Lorre. It’s been a long month! But this movie is truly wonderful!!!
I mention this because I saw it first screening on Thursday after work. I was enjoying it but dozed off a few times. But not at all a reflection of Movie it self. That was 3pm showing with other adults. Lots of laughs. Yesterday I forgot 35th Anniversary 3D showing of Terminator 2. Than after that I saw it was only half hour to until next Coyote v Acme showing. Considering this was first full day off in weeks I decided to spoil myself. This screening was close to sold out. Lots of families with little kids. It was interesting to hear the laughs. Some things everyone laughed together. But other times only adults laughed or just little kids at physical comedy bits.
So glad I went back. I must of missed about 10 minutes in the middle. Some of the backstory with Granny and Dr Lorre. It’s been a long month! But this movie is truly wonderful!!!
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Unexpected work changed my plans and I ended up watching the film this afternoon. Not only was the film as fun as I hoped it would be, but it was also more sweet and heartfelt than I had any reason to expect. The relationship between Kevin and Wile was a joy to watch develop and I pleasantly surprised by the sweet turn it took at the end...coupled with the Road Runner's own tenderness for Wile. All-in-all, very much a "Meep! Meep!"* for me.
I loved how the film played tribute to Looney Tunes of the past, from the obvious tributes to Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and Michael Maltese to the endless callbacks to not just the Coyote & Road Runner toons, but to the greater Looney Tunes canon, too. I certainly never expected to see the return of the Lorre caricature complete with his full name and even a mini-arc! I can't wait to watch this film at home and pick up all of the references I missed the first time around (including all of the ones that flashed by too quickly).
I also loved how this film borrowed from Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in developing its own world and the relationships between humans and toons. I particularly liked the parallel of the down-on-his-luck sad-sack human unwillingly teaming up with the unlikely-hero toon, before they veered off on their own wild adventure. I think these two films would serve well as a double-bill for future rewatches.
While a bit too two-dimensional (so to speak), I also enjoyed the full-throttle attack on corporations and the not-so-thinly-veiled parallels to Amazon and, unintentionally, WB itself. I love how John Cena completely committed as the straight man to the toon chaos around him and that particularly stood out during his scenes with Tweety Bird and Foghorn Leghorn. Speaking of whom, I thought casting Foghorn as the evil CEO was the perfect choice and I loved how his unique characterization leaned just right into that casting.
Just about my only criticism of the film is that I wish there were more toons involved in the film, both as active characters and filling in the ranks of the population (this was particularly noticeable in the courtroom and Senate hearing). While most the animation looked fantastic and blended well with live action, I felt like there may have been a rush job done for the scene outside of the law firm when all of the toons showed up as clients because many of them (outside of the previously-utilized Gossamer) had this weird dead-eye look to them that isn't present with any of the animated characters throughout the rest of the film.
*I was a little bummed out that the film went with the straight-forward interpretation despite how I and many others have preferred "Meep! Meep!"....although I discovered yesterday while researching this debate for the poll that Road Runner voice effect artist Paul Julian preferred "Hmeep! Hmeep!"
I loved how the film played tribute to Looney Tunes of the past, from the obvious tributes to Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and Michael Maltese to the endless callbacks to not just the Coyote & Road Runner toons, but to the greater Looney Tunes canon, too. I certainly never expected to see the return of the Lorre caricature complete with his full name and even a mini-arc! I can't wait to watch this film at home and pick up all of the references I missed the first time around (including all of the ones that flashed by too quickly).
I also loved how this film borrowed from Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in developing its own world and the relationships between humans and toons. I particularly liked the parallel of the down-on-his-luck sad-sack human unwillingly teaming up with the unlikely-hero toon, before they veered off on their own wild adventure. I think these two films would serve well as a double-bill for future rewatches.
While a bit too two-dimensional (so to speak), I also enjoyed the full-throttle attack on corporations and the not-so-thinly-veiled parallels to Amazon and, unintentionally, WB itself. I love how John Cena completely committed as the straight man to the toon chaos around him and that particularly stood out during his scenes with Tweety Bird and Foghorn Leghorn. Speaking of whom, I thought casting Foghorn as the evil CEO was the perfect choice and I loved how his unique characterization leaned just right into that casting.
Just about my only criticism of the film is that I wish there were more toons involved in the film, both as active characters and filling in the ranks of the population (this was particularly noticeable in the courtroom and Senate hearing). While most the animation looked fantastic and blended well with live action, I felt like there may have been a rush job done for the scene outside of the law firm when all of the toons showed up as clients because many of them (outside of the previously-utilized Gossamer) had this weird dead-eye look to them that isn't present with any of the animated characters throughout the rest of the film.
*I was a little bummed out that the film went with the straight-forward interpretation despite how I and many others have preferred "Meep! Meep!"....although I discovered yesterday while researching this debate for the poll that Road Runner voice effect artist Paul Julian preferred "Hmeep! Hmeep!"
I have the impression that the Coyote's first name is generally given as "Wile E." rather than "Wile." It is, after all, a pun on "wily." As for the Road Runner's call, much to my surprise, Chuck Jones himself spelled it "Beep-beep," though in Mel Blanc's memoir, he spells it "Mbeep-mbeep."
I'm a little disappointed they didn't cast Foghorn Leghorn as a senator from a Southern state, because, of course, he was a pastiche of the Senator Claghorn character from Fred Allen's radio show. It would've been a nice way to bring him back to his roots.
I'm a little disappointed they didn't cast Foghorn Leghorn as a senator from a Southern state, because, of course, he was a pastiche of the Senator Claghorn character from Fred Allen's radio show. It would've been a nice way to bring him back to his roots.
Same for my audience. In fact, I would say the older generations were laughing even more than the kids, although one of the young ones stole the show when they yelled out "OH MY GOD!" in reaction to Kevin being knocked out during the road chase prior to the Senate hearing.
Precisely so. I can only hope the strong reaction to this film will demonstrate how wrong he was and maybe (I know it's a reach) this kind of thing will be avoided in the future. I also hope for Batgirl but I know that's a different situation on several counts. A guy can dream.
Damn, I'm sorry you've had to work so much (I'm dealing with the reverse problem right now) but I've been there with accidentally dozing off during a film but knowing it wasn't commentary on the film itself (I did that with The Two Towers and how I saw it in two different states on the same day).
But you had the added bonus of seeing the film twice already!
Yeah, I saw the Blanc spelling pop up during my research, too. Both of those were new to me.
While I appreciate how that would be a fun callback, I like how he had the meatier role of the evil CEO. Fudd was fun as the committee chairman but he didn't have much to do.
I never knew until today that the Road Runner was voiced by Paul Julian instead of Mel Blanc.
I looked at the voice credits on Wikipedia, and I'm a bit surprised that Eric Bauza is doing virtually all the male characters now, except Taz still being Jim Cummings. For a long time, the characters were split among a number of different actors including Joe Alaskey, Billy West, Jeff Bergman, and Bob Bergen. It seems Bauza's the first person to come close to Mel Blanc's versatility.
I remember when Noel Blanc was being groomed as his father's heir apparent as the voice of the Looney Tunes, so I was surprised when that didn't happen -- especially since Bergman, who was the main replacement in the early years, was a pretty good imitator of Blanc's voices but not remotely as talented an actor. I think I eventually learned the reason for that, but it's slipped my mind. Maybe that WB didn't want to be so dependent on a single actor to play the parts? Which I guess is no longer the case.
I looked at the voice credits on Wikipedia, and I'm a bit surprised that Eric Bauza is doing virtually all the male characters now, except Taz still being Jim Cummings. For a long time, the characters were split among a number of different actors including Joe Alaskey, Billy West, Jeff Bergman, and Bob Bergen. It seems Bauza's the first person to come close to Mel Blanc's versatility.
I remember when Noel Blanc was being groomed as his father's heir apparent as the voice of the Looney Tunes, so I was surprised when that didn't happen -- especially since Bergman, who was the main replacement in the early years, was a pretty good imitator of Blanc's voices but not remotely as talented an actor. I think I eventually learned the reason for that, but it's slipped my mind. Maybe that WB didn't want to be so dependent on a single actor to play the parts? Which I guess is no longer the case.
Jim Cummings has his own podcast. A new episode was posted in which he talks to Eric Bauza and Candi Milo, current voice of Granny. They mentioned they are the only 3 voice actors in this movie. Which is astonishing. As you say for years WB avoided assigning a singular replacement for Mel Blanc. Candi mentions Noel Blanc. Probably gives best answer why it was never him. While he did great job mimicking of his father’s characters - he never had his father’s singular insanity he brought to all those characters.
With all the turnover in the Looney Tunes voices I never had a strong opinion of Eric Bauza. He was just another name. But that changed in the last few days. Due to this movie and that podcast. Where he changes his voice to all the different characters he does. While explaining the differences between each. I think a big reason he is doing so much is he first since Mel who can.
With all the turnover in the Looney Tunes voices I never had a strong opinion of Eric Bauza. He was just another name. But that changed in the last few days. Due to this movie and that podcast. Where he changes his voice to all the different characters he does. While explaining the differences between each. I think a big reason he is doing so much is he first since Mel who can.
As I said, that was at least as true of Jeff Bergman; he could sound almost exactly like Blanc's characters, but his delivery was flat, just an impressionist imitating a voice rather than an actor giving an expressive performance. Listening to Bergman drove home for me, by contrast, what a fine actor Mel Blanc had been. So I never understood why they went so heavily with Bergman in the early years.
I'm hoping for the same. It had a modest $15 million weekend opening.
I hope so too. This is definitely something I hope parents with younger kids go to see. I really have no idea what kids like these days.
I remember the Bugs and Tweety Show on Saturday mornings. But the shorts were also syndicated on local channels. That was all before Cartoon Network. I had a Bugs Bunny baseball cap I specifically wore whenever the cartoons were on. This is first house I lived. Which we moved out of 1989 age 11. My point, get them to be fans early. But back than so many options. Plus for me almost yearly visit to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL. Where the Looney Tunes were everywhere. So no need to sell these characters to me or my generation. Part of our dna.
I remember the Bugs and Tweety Show on Saturday mornings. But the shorts were also syndicated on local channels. That was all before Cartoon Network. I had a Bugs Bunny baseball cap I specifically wore whenever the cartoons were on. This is first house I lived. Which we moved out of 1989 age 11. My point, get them to be fans early. But back than so many options. Plus for me almost yearly visit to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL. Where the Looney Tunes were everywhere. So no need to sell these characters to me or my generation. Part of our dna.
It's critical that you see "Coyote vs. Acme"
If the latest "Looney Tunes" film doesn't get the support it deserves, Warner Bros. wins.
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