‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Wile E. Coyote Stars in a Courtroom Comedy That Blends Cartoons and Live Action. But the Fizz of Anarchy Is Missing
At heart, "Coyote vs. Acme" is a courtroom comedy. But the upshot of the movie is to integrate as much Road Runner-style mayhem as possible into a live-action universe. The film is chock-full of affectionate nods and references and Looney Tunes Easter eggs. It could have been called "Remembrance of Rube Goldberg Bombs Past."
In a groundbreaking courtroom comedy, the legendary Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote battles the monopolistic Acme Corporation, playing out a modern-day version of Albert Camus' philosophical contemplation of absurdity, "The Myth of Sisyphus." Wile E., forever struggling to capture the fast Road Runner, now hires a lawyer, Kevin Avery (Will Forte), to sue Acme.
Despite Acme's overwhelming power and Avery's past failures, Wile E. refuses to give up, showcasing the film's clever blend of humor and poignant social commentary. Directed by Dave Green, "Coyote vs. Acme" combines classic Looney Tunes sight gags with a well-crafted, intelligent screenplay, making it an unexpectedly moving and hilarious film.
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