Zany and irreverent, the first fully animated Looney Tunes feature in a long time, captures the spirit of the classic shorts in a way the live action/animation hybrid films failed to do. This send up of 50s science fiction melodramas is truly hilarious, cleverly referential, and works on both a child and adult level so that the whole family can enjoy it.
TDTEBU is basically a typical Merrie Melodies short but stretched to feature length. It doesn't connect to any continuity, skips logic for its plot to advance where need be (and delightfully brushes it off such as when Daffy points out "how hard it is for a male duck to lay eggs!), and just focuses on having fun with these beloved characters.
I know WB dumped this and the only saving grace for how it's being handled by the studio is that it cost very little so it should be able to turn a profit. What I'd suggest is that WB reconsider and perhaps continue to put out these low budget but well crafted films with small ambitions and a big heart featuring many of their other Looney Tunes characters.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: a Looney Tunes Movie
Director: Pete Browngardt
Writers: Darrick Bachman, Pete Browngardt
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