{
  "id": 673665,
  "title": "‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Ingenious, Timely Looney Tunes Legal Comedy Gets the Last Laugh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/coyote-vs-acme-review-ingenious-timely-looney-tunes-legal-comedy-gets",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T15:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/coyote-vs-acme-review-warner-bros/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Warner Bros. tried to shelve a hilarious, inspiring film about why we should never stop fighting corporate monopolies — gee, I wonder why? The post ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Ingenious, Timely Looney Tunes Legal Comedy Gets the Last Laugh appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Looney Tunes character Wile E. Coyote sues Acme Corporation",
    "Lawyer Kevin Avery aids Coyote's legal battle",
    "Film blends humor with social commentary on absurdity"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Thank Goodness This Clever Comedy About the Evils of Corporate Greed Was Rescued from Corporate Hell",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/coyote-vs-acme-review-thank-goodness-this-clever-comedy-about-the",
        "published": "2026-08-12T15:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘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",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/coyote-vs-acme-review-wile-e-coyote-stars-in-a-courtroom-comedy-that",
        "published": "2026-08-12T15:01:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Review: Nearly-Shelved Looney Tunes Film Starring Will Forte and John Cena Is One of the Best Live-Action/Animated Hybrid Films Ever",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/coyote-vs-acme-review-nearly-shelved-looney-tunes-film-starring-will",
        "published": "2026-08-12T15:10:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}