{
  "id": 6109090,
  "title": "Coyote vs Acme review: Beep beep! A joyous and smart ode to childhood without sermonising and lazy nostalgia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/coyote-vs-acme-review-beep-beep-a-joyous-and-smart-ode-to-childhood",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T05:38:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/coyote-vs-acme-review-beep-beep-a-joyous-and-smart-ode-to-childhood-without-sermonising-and-lazy-nostalgia-1.500665493"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Coyote vs. Acme is a delightful and clever film that celebrates the spirit of childhood without resorting to heavy-handed nostalgia or heavy-handed political messages. The movie taps into the timeless fantasy of cartoons becoming real, and follows Wile E. Coyote as he seeks justice against the corporation Acme for its numerous misfiring products. Will Forte as the disillusioned lawyer Kevin Avery and John Cena as the arrogant CEO Buddy Crane bring a sincere and enthusiastic energy to their roles, making the audience believe they're in a real courtroom with cartoon characters.\n\nThe supporting cast is filled with nostalgic cameos, providing witty and humorous references to classic Looney Tunes characters. Each cameo is used with genuine wit and not as lazy fan service, adding depth and personality to the film. The emotional core of the story lies in the unlikely friendship between Coyote and Road Runner, which adds a tender and unexpected twist to the film. Although the pacing slows slightly in the middle, the film remains a funny and warm surprise throughout, staying true to the legacy of the cartoons it so lovingly parodies.",
  "summary": "I'll admit it: I was a little terrified about Coyote vs. Acme. The teasers were charming, yes, but you can't trust charm these days. What if this was one of those 'childhood property gets a gritty reboot' jobs, and the film opened with Daffy Duck getting picked off in the first act just to prove that childhood, like innocence and Blockbuster Video, is dead? Or worse, what if it turned out to be a…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}