Episode Details

Coyote vs. ACME had NO RIGHT to be this good.

Taking Wile E. Coyote—the perpetually unsuccessful predator who has spent decades ordering catastrophically unreliable products from ACME—and building an entire feature-length movie around him sounds like a recipe for disaster.

Instead, Coyote vs. ACME somehow delivers a genuinely clever story, terrific performances, fantastic live-action/animation integration, plenty of Looney Tunes insanity...and actual emotional weight?!

HOW?!

In this spoiler-lite review, Jim breaks down why Coyote vs. ACME works so incredibly well, from its surprisingly strong writing and brilliant use of a completely silent Wile E. Coyote to an excellent cast led by Will Forte, Lana Condor, and an absolutely hilarious John Cena.

We’ll talk about:

• Why the simple premise of Wile E. Coyote suing ACME actually supports a full movie

• Why keeping Coyote silent was exactly the right decision

• The terrific cast and performances

• Why John Cena continues to be comedy gold

• The impressive blend of animation and live action

• The countless treats waiting for longtime Looney Tunes fans

• And how in the WORLD this movie managed to make Jim emotionally invested in Wile E. Coyote!

Whether you grew up watching Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote or have barely seen a Looney Tunes cartoon in your life, Coyote vs. ACME proves that nostalgia works best when it’s supporting a genuinely good story—not replacing one.

Have you seen Coyote vs. ACME? Did it surprise you as much as it surprised Jim? And after decades of defective rockets, catapults, explosives, giant magnets and assorted instruments of cartoon destruction, exactly HOW MUCH does ACME owe Wile E. Coyote?

Let us know in the comments!

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0:00 - Opening

2:29 - Show Details

5:52 - Why Jim Watched This

7:34 - Spoiler-Lite Summary

8:58 - Six Reasons You May Enjoy This

14:19 - Reasons to Pass

15:16 - Jim’s Final Thoughts

17:17 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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