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I thought this was great, I loved being able to see a looney tunes movie in 2025! Don't stop with this idea, pump it out for all it's worth! Many of us still love looney toones! I loved how much adult humor there was, I was busting up laughing. Can't really be negative about the plot, because you have to know what you're watching. It was charming and cute and they are everything you remember. I went in not sure howbi would feel, and i left with a big smile on my face. Admittedly I went to paddington in peru after this movie, and that movie probably seemed worse to me because this was so great.

Watched at AMC on 3-18-2025.

I'm not the biggest Looney Tunes fan but this movie was great. I loved the classic painted backgrounds & clean look of the animation it reminded me of the old Ren & Stimpy cartoons. The main storyline was witty and worked well with the main characters of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig. There was also a cool twist at the end of the film that made you root for the characters even more. Honestly I hope that Looney Tunes releases more feature lengths like this one because everything was top quality and I'd recommend it to anybody who is a fan of animated movies and it will resonate with all ages in my opinion. Solid 8/10 stars I'd definitely watch it again in the future.

By Ian Chandler - March 24, 2025

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is an intriguing case. For those unaware, Warner Bros. Shelved the supposedly well-received Coyote v. Acme film, leaving fans angered. So, seeing this film see the light of day after some shopping among distributors made me a little hopeful, until I saw its trailer. I thought, "Boy, this is going to be rough." But surprisingly, I got more enjoyment out of it than I expected; even so, some decisions kept the film from flying as high as a UFO.

The picture stars Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, who are both voiced by Eric Bauza. Bauza does a great job with these two, as they sound in line with what you'd expect. Though, it is worth noting that Daffy here doesn't reflect the angry, sarcastic duck from the 1950s cartoons. Instead, he behaves like a looney duck that sometimes bothers Porky, which is reminiscent to older shorts such as "Porky's Duck Hunt." Porky remains the same as he's been for several decades now. These two as a pair, as proven by old source material, is as perfect as peanut butter and jelly. Jokes are built on their differences and their heartfelt moments are meaningful thanks to their long friendship. Heck, in this film, they grew up together as brothers.

The first thing that is truly noteworthy about this film is its animation. It is so refreshing to see a 2D animated film on the big screen. 3D animated films are neat, but when's the last time you've seen a 2D animation in theaters? Every frame is colorful, expressive, and bursting with whimsy. Most of the signature Looney Tunes slapstick wouldn't land as well in any other format. Speaking of things that don't land well, let's bring up about a third of the film's jokes. So, the film lampoons on 1950s sci-fi films, like Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951). This was a great move, as Looney Tunes was thriving during that decade. However, when it welcomed a B-movie alien plot, the film ended up being invaded by a foreign entity that terrorized the film's good will. What was this foul thing? Extensive, crass gross-out humor.

I understand that it's necessary to appeal to children as well, it is an animated feature after all. But, why would you put jokes that belong in SpongeBob or Ren and Stimpy into this movie? It's like telling a computer-science joke in front of an audience of football fans. The joke belongs somewhere, just not there. The looney slapstick was certainly going to make the children laugh, so the crude humor's inclusion feels even less justified. It wouldn't be so bothersome if it didn't take up a good chunk of this film's runtime. By the second act, this out of place sense of humor basically overshadows the silly, goofy gags the series is iconic for. This is Looney Tunes, not Nasty Toons.

Though it is unfortunate that the film's two prominent styles of humor whack at each other with oversized hammers, the colorful animation, silly voice acting, and good use of Porky and Daffy make the film worth a watch, maybe two. If you are not bothered by it including gross, Nickelodeon-like jokes, then you should mostly, possibly entirely, focus on the praises I have given this film. The crew obviously love the source material, but their ways of showing affection confuse me a little bit. Even so, it's still, at the very least, a competent family film. That's all I have to say about it, folks!

Score: 64/100

Summary: The Day the Earth Blew Up has a blend that includes funny gags, charming characters, and beautiful animation. However, the gross-out humor is an ingredient that doesn't belong in this Looney Tunes smoothie.

When I heard there was a horror-comedy involving Looney Tunes and an alien invasion, I thought it would be either brilliant or a total mess. Luckily, it turned out to be the former. This film is wild, ridiculous, and surprisingly terrifying. Watching Daffy Duck and Porky Pig try to save the Earth from mind-controlling bubblegum was both hilarious and genuinely unsettling. There were scenes where the body-horror elements made me squirm, especially when characters turned into alien zombies. What impressed me was how well it balanced humor with horror-it never felt too silly or too dark. It's a clever homage to 80s horror classics while still being unmistakably Looney Tunes. Honestly, it's one of the weirdest and most creative films I've seen in a while.

Feels like a good toe-dip back into theatrical 2D animation. It's no blockbuster but it's a nice looking 2D animated movie in theaters in 2025. I'll take it. Good voices, good and great animation, beautiful painted backgrounds, fun music and sight gags that call back to classic Looney Tunes...The story is a little strange and feels a tad restricted, but thems the ropes. Lotta talented names in the credits so it was good to see that people got work. Kids will enjoy the colors, low brow humor and characters while adults will enjoy most of those three things but also the nostalgia and artistry on all fronts that went into making this. Long live 2D animation!

I write this review from Italy, where the movie was released on November 7th.

I was pretty curious to check it out for all the various reasons many others had already expressed.

And once I ended watching it all I could think was ... Finally They Made It!

Finally they realized a REAL movie in which these characters can show all of their crazy traits in the more genuine way.

The result is a great balance between this more Classic aura (in more senses than you could think) and the more Modern setting.

First of All, the thing I'm sure everyone will agree on: it was so satisfying seeing 2D being used again in a large production, and in a so fluid way that perfectly serves the characters' expressiveness and dynamism, and all of the settings' dimensions.

And speaking of characters, I appreciated the idea of centering it about Porky and Daffy, they're simply the best duo of the Tunes' lot, even though I have to admit I do prefer the Chuck Jones' version of the duck, the more greedy and egotistical one, rather than the complete lunatic one, but it does serve well his job here, so I can't complain.

Porky is just Porky, but he too does pretty well, and I liked the use of Petunia, she was really entertaining in her on way, and her design was really loveable.

The Alien invader too had his moments, his design is maybe simple but pretty efficient, it clearly pays homage to the classic Sci-Fi movies of the 40's, just like the rest of the movie does.

And the thing about the mind-controlling Gum gives life to some images that managed to be both funny and hideous.

So, all in all, a perfect Looney Tunes plot, that to many though may come out as too simple or void of any originality, and while I do agree that they could've been a bit more ambitious in terms of the plot, and that some of the gags don't really work out, I also think that all in all you should take this as a sincere Love Letter to the characters and their legacy, a good way to introduce them to new audiences, and to remember to old fans that this is N-N-N-Not All Folks, yet!

Saturday morning cartoons were a staple of my childhood. When I heard a brand new Looney Tunes Movie was being released, I knew it was a Saturday morning watch. I didn't regret it. This all new Looney Tunes adventure with Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Petunia Pig, was unceremoniously dumped by Warner Bros. And thankfully picked up by indie distributor Ketchup Entertainment, making it the first Looney Tunes film not distributed by WB. Major mistake on WB's part. My husband and I laughed from start to finish at this hilarious homage to sci-fi classics from the 50s and 60s. Absolutely worth seeing if, like us, you have a nostalgic soft spot for the Looney Tunes gang.

I really liked the movie. The story is a bit, well, crazy, but what else would you expect from the Looney Tunes, but Daffy Duck and Porky Pig works as a movie. However, I have to say that the action was very exaggerated. Sure, we're talking about the Looney Tunes here, especially Daffy Duck, but still. Then the joke fell a bit short for me. There were some funny moments, no question, but this appropriate wit and humor, that defines the Looney Tunes, was either missing or rare. But otherwise I can recommend the movie for an hand drawn animated movie in modern times.

This review comes from Germany, where the movie has already released.

Looney Tunes is one of the most iconic animated brands in entertainment history. Parents likely know and adore Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Marvin the Martian, Wile E. Coyote, Roadrunner, Elmer Fudd, and Foghorn Leghorn, among other legendary characters from the franchise's vast catalog. Unfortunately, today's youth may not have Looney Tunes in their childhoods. My biggest fear is that this film may be the last we see of these icons. How Warner Bros. Discovery has been handling the property - and animation in general, but for this review, I'll exclusively focus on Looney Tunes - is nothing short of disgraceful. I may be anticipating numerous films from their upcoming slate, such as "A Minecraft Movie," "Sinners," "Final Destination: Bloodlines," and "Superman." However, there's no way to overlook their attempt to bury this Looney universe. If it isn't the infamous tax write-offs of projects "Bye Bye Bunny" and "Coyote vs. Acme," it's the complete removal of every Golden Age short. They kept their early efforts, but even as a kid, I focused on everything from the 1950s onward, including my favorite, "Duck Amuck," if you couldn't tell from the title. (UPDATE: I was looking on Max for verification, and they have some Golden Age shorts back, but not all of them. As of 2025, "The Looney Tunes Show" show from the last decade is gone. Okay. I'm still frustrated at WB for not extending a licensing agreement with themselves that gave them the rights to the shorts. "Duck Amuck" is still stuck in the pit of licensing hell, so I'm not accepting their half-hearted attempt at an unofficial apology) As much as I hate "Space Jam: A New Legacy," I don't attribute that to the brand's current situation. That happened way before the current circumstances. Let me go back to this fantastic adventure before discussing why the high praise. WB isn't distributing the movie themselves. Instead, they gave those rights to Ketchup Entertainment. It's no disrespect to them, but I don't feel they have enough name power to handle a film of this caliber. If Briarcliff can't make the must-watch "My Dead Friend Zoe" at least profitable enough to make the Top 10 Box Office on its debut, what hope does "The Day the Earth Blew Up" have? I'm being overdramatic. I want this film to make the Top 10, and below is why, but more importantly, show why Looney Tunes has stood the test of time. Let go of your disappointment from the Space Jam sequel and support this 2D pleaser. If your priority is elsewhere, do a double-feature after you get out of "Novocaine," "Black Bag," or, less likely, "Opus." If this film flops, we may dress up for a funeral of childhood memories in record time. By the end of this ride, I almost teared up, not only because of what was occurring in the movie but because this may be my only time seeing these guys on the big screen. If you're a Looney Tunes fan or a fan of animation, support this flick.

Okay. Let me get back on track and discuss "The Day the Earth Blew Up" now.

First, the animation was stellar. It resembles the style of old-school Looney Tunes cartoons while achieving the feat of not being a direct replica.

The voice acting was also top-notch. Looking at who did the voices just now, did you know that Eric Bauza did the voices of both Daffy Duck and Porky Pig? Admittedly, beyond "A New Legacy," I haven't seen much new from this universe. Either way, Bauza's performance can't be understated, helping to create a believable dynamic between Daffy and Porky. Additionally, he's been playing the Duck and other Looney characters for years, so thank you, Bauza, for your involvement in this franchise. The other voice actors did exceptionally, with the other standout being Candi Milo as Petunia Pig.

The comedy's priceless, too. Like the animation, it has the spark of the franchise's Golden era, and I was highly entertained and nostalgic without it being nostalgia bait. It has more writers than "Captain America: Brave New World," but I'm giving them all credit anyway. Alex Kirwan, Andrew Dickman, Darrick Bachman, David Gemmill, Eddie Trigueros, Jason Reichmer, Johnny Ryan, Kevin Costello, Michael Ruocco, Peter Browngardt, and Ryan Kramer, you all killed it, not only with the comedy but the genuinely investing story. Browngardt deserves added attention for his directing, voice acting, producing, and character layout, as well as for his massive involvement with the franchise alongside Bauza, Dickman, Gemmill, Kirwan, Kramer, Ruocco, Ryan, and Trigueros.

All the above elements didn't forget to be Looney. Once again, it feels like old-school Looney Tunes, which I love. It's as simple as that: a Looney time at the movies that's never bad. It ceases to be too juvenile, making for pure family fun!

Technically, the voice acting, directing, 11-man screenplay, and outstanding animation make for a 10/10 technical score.

The enjoyment score may be biased since I grew up with Looney Tunes, but it's a project that honors its legacy, so it doesn't matter. "The Day the Earth Blew Up" is one of the effortless 10/10 enjoyment scores I've ever given, further proof that this franchise deserves better. It's a must-watch worth the theatrical experience!

The Day the Earth Blew Up" felt more like a Ren & Stimpy cartoon than a proper Looney Tunes movie. While the animation and voice acting were solid, the comedy and storytelling completely missed the mark. The plot jumped around too much, making it feel disjointed rather than cohesive. Instead of the clever, slapstick humor Looney Tunes is known for, the movie relied heavily on gross-out gags-something you'd expect more from Ren & Stimpy than Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. It felt like they were trying too hard to be edgy rather than delivering a timeless, witty cartoon. Honestly, it left me wondering if AI is writing reviews now because I can't imagine how this got such positive buzz. Definitely not worth my time or money.

I went and saw this in theaters expecting it to be good, it ended up being GREAT! The jokes had me laughing it up, the animation is great as it is nearly 100% hand drawn meaning lots of hard work went into it! And it shows. The story is great despite what you might think from looking at it, it ends up using the characters to their near fullest and it works amazingly and surprisingly well.

The music, and the sounds are well made, even better than most movies on streaming. Some jokes even some of us adults can enjoy! If you are just looking for a great movie to watch, this movie is just right, especially if you're a Looney Tunes fan. This movie is great for both Adults and even Children. Please do watch, and remember... Animation, is not just for kids!

The funniest movie I seen since minions 4. The plot some claver twist and turns. I would never predicted the ending other than it was likely happy one. There were a lot gags. A lot loony toon style slap stick humor. So if not all them landed some will. In fact the gags spiced up the plot. Kept things form get too predictable.

Though I did not like this version of daffy because it the loony version instead of more craft one. Daffy I know was made to be friendly rival to bugs bunny. Which make him more complex character. Though the loony version true to early daffy shorts.

What unique about this movie it not bugs and daffy. It porky and daffy. The movie finds chemistry between to two characters for an enjoyable ride.

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck live in a wreck of a house that is barely up to code. Then a meteorite goes through the roof, leaving green goo behind, and giving them ten days to fix it or leave. They're broke. So eventually they go to work at the chewing gum company, where flavor scientist Petunia Pig is trying to perfect her formula, while scoffing at the latest release. And a good thing, too, because it turns everyone who chews it into a zombie under the control of an alien.

The folks who made this 91-minute cartoon -- Peter Browngardt has credits as producer, director and one of the writers, so we'll give him credit and blame -- have constructed a very good story, which makes sense, proceeds at a good pace and has good plot twists. Clearly the major visual influence is Bob Clampett, the most extreme of the Termite Terrace directors. There are references to 1930s cartoons, and the alien resides on a Cyclopean flying saucer that recalls Maurice Noble's designs. There's a conveyor-belt sequence in which we get a version of Raymond Scott's "Powerhouse" and a couple of classic gag sequences are recycled for your nostalgic pleasure.

What all the talent here fails show is any spark of novelty. There's not a new gag in the entire 91 minutes, no sign of temper on Daffy's part -- he's just nuts.

As often happens with these reboots, I wonder what audience this was made for. I think it was made for eight-year-olds who enjoyed the cartoons in the theater, or later on TV's Bugs Bunny Show. I was one of the latter group. I enjoyed them immensely, especially as it meant I got to stay up half an hour later. In the succeeding years, I have seen every cartoon that Termite Trace turned out. I have enjoyed them immensely. However, I am no longer eight, and if you want me to admire your cartoon, you're got to show me something new and funny. This one doesn't.

"The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie" is a film that bets on nostalgia, bringing back classic characters like Porky Pig and Daffy Duck in this hand-animated production that also deals with tributes to 50s B-movies in its script, however it fails to capture the full charm of "Looney Tunes" or the B movies, resulting in a comedy that is not very crazy and rather bland. The beginning has all the classic "Looney Tunes" characteristics, but as the minutes pass, these characteristics are lost and scenes full of flat comedy are introduced until the end. "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie" is a nostalgic film but it fails to be truly charming.

GenX reporting-in! So Much Fun! Omg! YES! We watched hours and hours of Looney Tunes on tv as kids growing up in the 70's and 80's. Love the new series on Max too. It was hard to picture how they could make a full length with just two characters, but there are many characters including Porky's girlfriend Petunia who is off the charts entertaining to watch. The alien character is very well done! I laughed and smiled the entire film, and plan on seeing it multiple times over it's run. I loved the Classic Looney Tunes styles as well as the "Ren and Stimpy" styles and vibes which it incorporates very well. The story is hilarious! It's not perfect, but almost!!!! 9/10 from a very satisfied fan! Taking my kid next time, maybe tonight.

Until recently, I never thought I'd see a 2D animated Looney Toons movie in theaters in 2025. I didn't even know this movie was a thing until a week ago when a reviewer I listen to on YouTube reviewed it. Naturally, I jumped at the chance to see this in theaters. And I had a decent fun time.

I grew up watching Looney Toons on TV in the 90s and 2000s, but I've never seen a one in the theater before. I didn't see either Space Jam movies or Looney Toons Back in Action on the big screen. So, The Day the Earth Blew Up is the first Looney Toons movie I've seen on the big screen, and I'm cool with that. While I didn't love this film, like many others, I do think it's better than the other films I just mentioned.

When it comes to the animation, it's spectacular. It's bright and colorful. Every short is extremely well animated, and when it's not it's entirely intentional. This film was mainly produced by a new studio called Ketchup Studios. When I saw the movie, I thought that was put there as a joke, but apparently, they're a real studio. Everyone who animated this film did a great job. It's a very zany movie that's constantly moving. The plot is basic, but with Looney Toons you don't need a complicated plot.

This film takes a lot of risks, surprisingly. The is movie seems to be more of a love letter to very early Looney Toons. In those early days Daffy Duck was goofier and zanier, as opposed to his later interpretation as more of a cynical jerk. In those days, he and Porky Pig had a lot of interactions, like we see here. But, it's not a duo audiences today are used to seeing. They even took Petunia Pig, a rather obscure Looney Toons character, and made her a main character. All other notable Looney Toons characters, most people recognize, don't appear at all. You don't even have Marvin the Martian. This is a film about an alien invasion, yet they don't use Marvin. They have another alien character, who is either a very obscure character, or made up for this film.

It's interesting to have a movie like this come out today with such a specific vision, and one that tries to appeal mainly to diehard fans of Looney Toons rather than a mass audience. On the other hand, this is mainly the reason I don't love this movie as much as I wanted to. Porky Pig was never one of my favorite Looney Toons characters. My favorites were always Bugs, Yosemite Sam, Elmer Fudd, and Marvin the Martian. Daffy is certainly one of my favorites, but I've always preferred his later portrayal as the cynical jerk who always played off of Bugs. Because of that, the humor doesn't work as well for me as I wanted it to.

Despite that, I'm still glad I saw the movie. It's a fairly decent film. Any diehard fan of Looney Toons, or 2D animated films in general, should give this film a chance. Again, movies like this are so rare these days, and when they do come out they aren't hits. It sucks that, despite anime achieving mainstream popularity in the past decade, there are still no shortage of people that won't give to 2D animated films (and shows) a chance simply because they are 2D animated.

I don't remember the last time I enjoyed a movie and laughed this much! The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie was an absolute blast from start to finish. Maybe it was the nostalgia effect or how perfectly the humor matched my sense of comedy, but I had such a great time watching it. The jokes were spot on, the animation was great without any weird 3d additions, and the story kept evolving in a way that kept me entertained throughout. It truly felt like classic Looney Tunes but with a fresh twist. The characters were hilarious, and the energy never slowed down for a second. I can't wait to watch it again and again!

Funny at times grabbing my attention it was fun to watch with the kids and as well for me daffy duck was just as I remembered as a kid for all the people that say it's a waste don't listen watch it for your self the jokes at time are for go over the kids heads and the villain was good the animation was great my wife doesn't even like cartoon movies and liked it I was happy they didn't change the character or how they act alot of the daffy is over the top with out bust as usual pokey is goofy and his voice is the same as I remembered for young kids 3 and below I would not let them watch but great overall.

I loved the expressiveness of the characters and the fluidity of the animation. However, some of the writing felt a bit stale and scattered. Since this is a movie geared toward children (like most Warner Brothers movies I know of), I'm pretty sure they will enjoy it. Kids were clearly the main focus, so more power to them. For parents, teens, or just adults in general-not so much. There were too many moments that oozed cringe, tropes repeated time and again, and other scenes that felt plain annoying or predictable. The only moment that caught me off guard was the main "antagonist," though even that felt more random than humorous.

Again, this is a kid's movie, but some children around age 10 might not find it laughable. Of course, this is all a matter of personal taste, but I enjoy it when animated films give backstories to their villains or provide motivations that make me care. It would have been better if the characters pursued their goals with more heart, rather than trying (and failing) to be comedic. A balance could have been struck, but this movie clearly missed it.

So that's how lazy writing looks like.

I was wondering when it will end and why do I continue watching it.

Clearly we are not in the era of classic cartoon writing but this... this proves that everything is done clearly for marketing reason.

The character of Daffy is stretched so out of the main idea of Daffy being himself and clearly wanting him to have some kind of reasoning ...it... it's not the same.

If we have to look at the animation ...yes, it's okay. I guess. It really brings very vibrant colors to life and it has a very dynamic style... But I feel that the movie relies a lot on the animation style and not on the writing. ITtreally has a lot of potential this story but it doesn't live up to it.

Daffy Duck and Porky Pig live together in the house that they were raised in. After failing a house inspection, the duo have just ten days to fix their roof that had a hole in it. While they get a job in a gum factory that could help them pay for the damage, an alien conjures a scheme involving gum and it is up to Daffy, Porky and Petunia to foil it.

The Day the Earth Blew Up is a Looney Tunes fan's cinematic dream. I've enjoyed all of the live-action Looney Tunes films to varying degrees (yes, even A New Legacy to an extent), but this movie beats all of them. There are no pointless celebrity voices here, no live-action bits, no product placement and no rapping. This is just 91 minutes of funny, exciting and expressive Looney Tunes madness. From the amazingly hilarious opening credits sequence, I knew I was in for a fun ride.

The story is a pretty solid monster movie parody where the crazy one is right for once. This movie could have easily felt stretched too thin, but the pacing allows this movie to progress naturally and allow the apocalypse to build up one step at time. The stakes gradually grow higher each act and it leads to some fun twists. The story is not groundbreaking, but it works very well for this kind of movie.

What really shines though is the writing and humor here. This movie has a huge variety of gags and jokes that all fit Looney Tunes like a glove. It has visual gags, subtle humor, slapstick, fourth-wall breaking moments, animation sequences, black comedy, outrageous facial expressions and so much more. There all kinds of gags here that you could write down a list of all what this film has to offer and almost all of the humor lands. The timing of these gags are great and the script is clever at incorporating them in the story.

Also, Porky and Daffy make for incredibly likable leads. They are two adorably hilarious goofballs who drive each other crazy, but are really good friends deep down and it is heartwarming to see a pair of Looney Tunes characters who care about each other. Also, I really liked seeing Daffy's loonier side shine here. We have seen a lot of Daffy's jealous and egotistical side in the other films so it's refreshing to see his original crazy personality here. Porky makes for a great straight man in this movie, but he has his silly moments and lines too.

Porky's relationship with Petunia is absolutely adorable. They play off each other perfectly and their chemistry is genuine and sweet. Also, Porky and Petunia get a really bonkers scene that has them kick a lot of butt which put a big smile on my face. This along with Porky's friendship with Daffy brings a lot of heart to this goofy movie and gave me a few moments that I found surprisingly touching. Now there are a couple moments that I thought the emotional moments were cheesy, but in general, Pete Browngardt delivers on the heart here.

Eric Bauza voices Daffy and Porky and he kills both roles. With Daffy, I knew he would because Bauza nails Daffy's goofy personality and outbursts so well, that he reminds me of Mel Blanc's performance as Daffy. With Porky, I was a little more worried because Porky is usually voiced by Bob Bergen who is perfect for the role. Bauza does a great job as Porky. He sounds exactly like the pig with his tics, speech and stutters and it does not sound that different from Bergen's performance. Also, Bauza's freakouts for both characters are a joy to watch. He is an absolute gem of a voice actor and he gives two of his best performances in this movie.

Candi Milo is no slouch as Petunia though. Milo's voice for Petunia is as adorable and as it is expressive and she gives a lot of personality to Petunia with her voice work. Milo and Bauza play off each other perfectly. Peter MacNicol hams it up as The Invader. He does not hold anything back in playing an alien who has a scheme revolving gum of all things. My only minor issue is I kind of wish that Marvin was the antagonist in this movie instead of this guy since Daffy and Marvin have a show where they are enemies. His role for this character is small, but Fred Tatasciore cracked me up as Farmer Jim. Tatasciore sounds like he is in a completely different movie as Farmer Jim looks like a character from a different movie making any of his scenes hilarious to watch. The supporting cast is wonderful too as it seems they all have the time of their lives voicing these characters and exaggerate their expressions.

The animation in this movie is awesome. This movie looks so smooth on the big screen with the expressive movements and facial expressions of the characters. There are also some great backgrounds and comedic details throughout the film. One of my favorite scenes here is a beautiful animation sequence where Daffy and Porky are working in the gum factory and the style shifts to a sequence that seems to be inspired by the pink elephant set piece from Dumbo. It such a visually creative and funny way to show how Porky and Daffy found a job they work well together. For a movie that was supposed to come out on HBOMax or Cartoon Network, this movie looks amazing and it is more than worthy of a theatrical release.

The soundtrack is great too. The movie has a fantastic score by Joshua Moshier that captures the zany nature of the story and there are pretty cool needle drops too. My favorite is "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" by R. E. M. Which plays in an action sequence. Normally, I don't typically care for needle drops in animated films, but this one fits perfectly with the scene.

There are really not a whole lot of problems I have with this movie, but it is not perfect. Some of the jokes do not land, particularly one involving influencers. I know it is a gag meant to poke fun at the job, but it just made me cringe and it is the only time I did so here. Again, the antagonist is okay and I like the twist on him, but he pales in comparison to the trio of heroes. I kind of wonder how the movie would turn out if Marvin was the villain.

I will also say that I noticed that a couple of fans were disappointed when they saw that Bugs Bunny was not in this movie. I can understand wanting to see Bugs in a movie like this, but as someone who is a huge fan of Bugs, I don't see why this is a deal breaker. Daffy and Porky are good enough characters to carry this movie on their shoulders and their dynamic blends to a movie pretty well. I do not think this movie needed Bugs at all.

I had a blast with The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie. I felt like a kid in the theater watching their favorite show's movie in theaters. Just seeing a beautiful hand-drawn Looney Tunes movie on the big screen in 2025 is surreal, but for it to turn out to be as entertaining as this makes it even better. I am really grateful that I not only got to see this movie, but in theaters. It is early in the year, but I would not be surprised if this ends up being my favorite animated movie of 2025. Definitely go see this movie in theaters, especially if you're a Looney Tunes fan. I guarantee you are gonna have a great time with this one.

Looney Tunes has shaped the genre of animation over these years with their humor and approach on storytelling. This is no where near a masterpiece of Looney Tunes but the heart and creative nature still lays across the environment.

With a fun sci-fi concept and good animation colors, designs and structure, it is fun to see the characters Daffy Duck and Porky on screen with their fun dynamics and charm. Provided with good voice performances from the entire cast and crew. The humor and style remains grounded with the Looney Tunes style without falling apart and collaborated with some great laughs and moments that clearly doesn't take itself seriously, and embraces some of it's awareness.

Regarding it's script, there are some fun aspects but not everything worked, especially some humor that felt a bit repetitive and certain ideas felt a bit cliched and not as creative as the other Looney Tunes shorts or films in the past. Alongside with some technical aspects revolving around some sounds and designs feeling slightly distracting.

Otherwise, I'm surprised we were able to get another Looney Tunes released, especially with the modern climate of Warner Bros. And the problems in the studio. But you know what? I'm glad it's out even if it didn't resonate with me fully. Because indie animation and smaller scale studios need a voice.

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.

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.

• Nick

@WatchItWombat.