Penguins of Madagascar
A hyperactive, joke-dense spy caper that feels like a feature-length cartoon sugar rush, with slapstick and rapid-fire gags.
Absurd, whimsical · about identity and friendship · animated
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
A zany, joke-packed romp where live-action and cartoons collide in a whirlwind of slapstick and pop-culture spoofs.
About 2003 film directed by Joe Dante
Genres fantasy, science fiction, parody, family, spy, live-action/animated
Directed by Joe Dante
Written by Larry Doyle
Starring Michael Jordan, Brendan Fraser, Timothy Dalton, Jeff Gordon, Paula Abdul, Steve Martin, Joan Cusack, Ron Perlman
Music Jerry Goldsmith
Runtime 91 min
Country United States, Germany
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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