That's the doomsday scenario in "The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie," a delightfully gonzo, proudly old-school cartoon adventure where problems are solved the right way, with oversized mallets and makeshift gadgets, as well as a healthy dose of friendship and teamwork.
In the 90-minute 2D cartoon, rivals-turned-roommates Daffy Duck and Porky Pig (both voiced by Eric Bauza) face eviction from their house if they don't fix a massive hole in their roof. This leads to them entering the working world, where they briefly try their hand at becoming influencers, leading to a gag where Daffy twerks, a true sign of the times.
This is a light and breezy affair with a few unexpected twists, some social commentary that doesn’t entirely land, and it might not have enough staying power for it to be truly memorable. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: 'Clown in a Cornfield' a light, breezy slasher
This flick isn’t a masterpiece, not even a vulgar one, but it’s cheeky and entertaining enough in its giddy hyper-violence, thanks almost entirely to the star turn of Josh Hartnett, who has proven in his recent renaissance that he’s especially great in bozo mode. -- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: Josh Hartnett saves 'Fight or Flight' from crash landing
Perhaps we don’t need the reminder that our personal relationships with animals are some of the most special and rewarding ones that we can enjoy as human beings, but “The Penguin Lessons� also underscores that our relationships with people are even more important, and that sometimes animals are the best stewards for this particular journey.-- Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service Read moreMovie Review: A teacher's pet warms the heart in 'Penguin Lessons'
