Movie Review: What’s up, flop? The toon-human hybrid ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ should’ve stayed on shelf
Summary
"Coyote vs. Acme" is a new movie that mixes real actors with cartoon characters from Looney Tunes. The film shows a personal injury lawyer working with Wile E. Coyote to sue the Acme Corporation for making faulty products. The movie was made in 2022 but was initially shelved by Warner Bros. before finally being released in theaters.Key Facts
- "Coyote vs. Acme" combines live action with cartoon characters like Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner.
- The movie is set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where cartoons live alongside humans.
- Will Forte stars as a personal injury lawyer who teams up with Wile E. Coyote.
- The plot involves suing Acme Corporation for defective products used by Coyote.
- The idea started as a 1990 parody but took almost 30 years to become a film.
- Warner Bros. spent about $70 million producing the movie.
- Warner Bros. initially put the movie on hold and considered it a tax write-off.
- The film touches on themes of corporate greed and standing up against big companies.
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