Coyote vs. Acme review: A movie worth fighting for
Will Forte and John Cena face off over the fate of Wile E. Coyote in this silly but smart (and nearly shelved) comedy. Review.
Coyote vs. Acme is a delightful Looney Tunes comedy that should have been a blockbuster, but was instead shelved by Warner Bros. in 2023 due to a reported $30 million tax loss. The film, directed by Dave Green and written by Academy Award-nominated Samy Burch, stars Will Forte as Kevin Avery, a lawyer who sues the toy company Acme for faulty products, and John Cena as a wealthy and arrogant lawyer, David Jones. Lana Condor co-stars as Kevin's niece, Paige, a new lawyer eager to prove herself.
The movie takes place in a world where cartoon characters live alongside humans, similar to Who Framed Roger Rabbit? or Chip and Dale: Rescue Rangers. It is a socio-political satire with slapstick and thought-provoking elements. The film follows Kevin's struggle to take on Acme's case, as well as Paige's quest to uncover any secrets Acme may be hiding. Classic Looney Tunes characters like Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny, Granny, Tweety, Foghorn Leghorn, and more appear throughout the movie.
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