with by @WatchItWombat
I’ll admit, I probably got up way too early as a kid on Saturday mornings to sit in front of the TV, watching cartoons until my eyes went square. One of the staples of my morning routine were Looney Tunes cartoons. So, as an adult, I was keen to see what their first-ever fully animated feature-length movie (created for the big screen) had to offer.
Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up follows Daffy Duck and Porky Pig working at a bubblegum factory and accidentally discover an alien plot to take over Earth…with bubblegum, of course. When the aliens launch their invasion, Daffy and Porky must team up to stop them and save humanity. As they race against time, Daffy’s bravado and Porky’s cautious nature bring both chaos and comedy in their quest to prevent the Earth’s destruction. The pair, along with Petunia Pig are the only classic characters featured, but they carry it well. It may not have the A-list voice cast of a Disney movie, but Eric Bauza expertly juggles voicing both lead roles as Porky and Daffy, which is no mean feat.
Hours of Madcap Fun
The animation style is a bit of a mixed bag. Blending traditional Warner Bros style, art deco and even a bit of Ren & Stimpy weirdness to really tap into your childhood memories. But that’s not all folks, the speedy pacing and general chaotic energy will help keep the attention of younger varmints, which most of us know is becoming increasingly harder. Luckily, The Day The Earth Blew Up is packed with a number of storylines to really tickle those little grey cells.
At first it seems like your average ‘save the farm’ movie but it grows into something surprising and more sincere than I expected. When you combine all of this with the fast moving plot, whacky sounds and colourful characters, you have a couple of hours of madcap fun.
Bring your kids and immerse yourself in the nostalgia and chaos of classic cartoons. Hopefully, you’ll pass on the wonderful world of Looney Toons to a whole new generation.
Looney Tunes: The Day the Earth Blew Up is in Aussie cinemas now.
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