With a cast of Brendan Fraser, Jenna Elfman and Steve Martin what could possibly go wrong in this comedic action adventure featuring the famous carrot-crunchin' Bugs Bunny and the self-centered Daffy Duck.
After being fired from his job at the Warner Bros. Studios because of low popularity ratings, Daffy Duck will not leave his turf that easy and is asked to be escorted out by a security guard named DJ Drake (Fraser) who is also having a hard time at securing a job as a stuntman for the acclaimed film studio. After a terrible mishap at the studio caused by the persistent Daffy, DJ is fired from his job and also leaves the studio just as unwanted as Daffy. Going home, DJ doesn't realize that Daffy hid in his backpack and as soon as he gets home, Daffy just pesters him with comments about everything in his house being spy equipment since DJ's father is one of the most prominent actors Warner Bros. has produced, who plays a spy in all of his movies. With all of Daffy's curiosity, he triggers a phone call coming from DJ's father who turns out to be an actual spy. He's in trouble, and DJ is determined to help save him as well as find the legendary Blue Monkey diamond that the ACME chairman (Martin) wishes to use for his own diabolical plans. Meanwhile Kate (Elfman), the woman responsible for firing Daffy gets a wake-up call from the the chairmen of Warner Bros. to bring back Daffy A.S.A.P, otherwise her career will be stopped short at the studios. She gets a little nudge from the one and only Bugs Bunny to go ahead with this despite her cold-hearted nature, and so they visit DJ's house only to find out that he and Daffy are already gone. What ensues is a global adventure that lands them in many exotic places such as Paris, the jungles of Africa and even outer space. Can these toons and their human sidekicks foil a plan for global domination and prove themselves as leading men (or women)? Or is this all a trap? See for yourselves and decide.
On the technical aspects of the film, I think the special effects are above par and look very realistic. It almost looks as good as another film that fits this sort of genre which is of course the 1988 classic, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" The cartoon characters look as if they are part of the real world with effects like shadows being put in. The animation department for the "Looney Tunes" did a pretty good job with the action parts of the film as well, with the car chasing sequence being one of my favorite in the movie mixing in the characters with the high speed sequence of the chase. Some locations like the top of the Eiffel Tower don't look that realistic, rather like a set with a wallpaper at the back but then again these films don't have to be perfect when it comes to that. They make up for it with the action sequences, the overall plot and stunning locations that many people may not see in person.
Since this is in part a spy film, many James Bond references are thrown in as well as interpolations of certain scenes from legendary films such as Psycho and Star Wars with the lovable cartoon characters featured as the stars of each scene.
As you would guess the acting doesn't take that much effort either as everything the actors say or do is mostly overshadowed by the cartoon characters and the exciting locations that they all visit. I thought of Steve Martin's character, even though very funny, as being a bit over the top but then again it might just be the character development and script that's at fault. I also thought that the characters of DJ and Kate didn't really have that much chemistry going on to really fall in love, but I suppose you have editors for that and they didn't see fit for a really romantic sub-plot to develop during the span of the movie as it was mostly about the main mission of DJ and Daffy to prove themselves heroes and self-worthy.Also, if you're a fan of Heather Locklear, she does make a rather steamy appearance as a undercover spy in the flick.
Overall it's a really fun flick for kids and adults alike who enjoy cartoons and action adventure stories that also have a bit of inspirational spark somewhere behind all the "action". It's also a great way for kids to see different world landmarks such as the Louvre and the many artworks featured there as well as other surprisingly fun locations that either exist or are complete forms of fantasy. For all Looney Tunes fans, you won't be disappointed by the unforgettable characters that are featured on screen in this caper. A cult favorite like this should not be missed by fans of these epic toons.
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