Why can't WB just give us a Loony Tunes movie without celebrities and random sports being thrown in? I'd love to have a animated movie were the tunes are the star of the picture.

I actually liked the original Space Jam even if I'm not interested in sports.

It would’ve been better if this movie was made into an anthology TV series where the Looney Tunes go into different WB movies similar to what's in the movie but actually used as a scenario for each episode. Examples include: Speedy Gonzales in a Tom & Jerry cartoon Elmer Fudd hunting for Yogi Daffy as Green Loontern on Krypton The possibilities are clearly endless.

At least the Looney Tunes made a theatrical comeback after 2003's looney tunes: back in action

"Are you familiar with the tale of the monkey's paw?" Say no more.

My favorite part was When Kong was just chilling in the back, like he’s taking a break after his epic clash with Godzilla

If this wasn't PG, Rick and Morty probably would've killed all of them but seriously, Rick & Morty was the last thing I expected to see in a PG movie...

The OG Space Jam does have it's own charm. It's definitely not the best or worst, but I can see why some people love it

I give "Space Jam A New Legacy" a 7 out of 10. Even if both movies are panned by critics, and I can understand why. I found it both clever and entertaining. It's better than Warner Animation Groups other films: Scoob and Tom & Jerry. I hope they can do hand-drawn films in the future.

Sure, there’s no Pepé le Pew in A New Legacy, but at least they show Speedy Gonzales on the team!

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's getting incredibly tired of this "Controlling Overprotective Father" Trope in movies.

I actually find Looney Tunes Back In Action ok and it's tie-in game was really good. Definitely enjoyed the original Space Jam movie and its sequel was actually really good.

Is it just me but Lola looks weird in CG Live Action she Looks like if she was in those Chipmunks Movies from 2007-2015

I think what makes the first one so enjoyable, was that it was just fun. It looked like everyone was having a good time goofing around. This one looks like it was a chore to make.

Can we at lease appreciate that Big Chungus made an appearance even tho it was only or 2 seconds lmao

25 years later we still have the question HOW THE HECK DO YOU MIX MICHAEL JORDAN, LOONEY TUNES, LEBRON JAMES, DON CHEEDLE, AND BASKETBALL!!!?

Just when we thought the dark age of Loony Tunes from the 1960s was the lowest point for Bugs Bunny and the gang

I respect your opinion, but I think this gets the spirit of the Looney Tunes better than the original. Great review thought. :)

Well I actually have to agree with you, the father-son relationship in this movie is perhaps predictable and is rather light and weak. I really don't care about King James that much. I do like the crossovers from Warner Media's other properties, that's just straight on amazing.

And the soundtrack of the original is amazing!

Y’know, maybe instead of another basketball/Space Jam movie, I feel like this movie could’ve been an adventurous movie about Bugs Bunny and an original live action human character (played by any other actor) adventuring through the many worlds of the Warner Bros Seververse. Think of it like Wreck It Ralph meets Who Framed Roger Rabbit with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller as the directors and producers of the movie.

I met animator Tony Bancroft (who worked on Space Jam: A New Legacy) at a church in Burbank, California in 2019.

One thing I can say about it.... that moment where LeBron was flying through the serververse to Tune World? The way the "planets" were designed reminded me of Kingdom Hearts.

Me and my friend seen the movie, and we seemed to enjoy it. There were some flaws, but at the end of the day, it’s still a pretty good movie in my opinion. I completely respect your opinion Mat. UPDATE: I gotta admit that A New Legacy is an overhyped movie, the original movie is better than the sequel.

This movie makes the original look like Who Framed Roger Rabbit XD

While the CG of the Tunes looks well made for the most part, (although not as good as the theatrical CG shorts) my problem with it is that they don’t give a legitimate reason as to why they needed to be CG. I was having a blast with the 2D animation, and then I sighed and remembered, “oh yeah, this is a Hollywood movie, there is no way they will stay committed to it.” It really feels like a decision forced onto the filmmakers by Warner Bros because they still have the mindset that “hand drawn animation isn’t profitable” (even though audiences won’t care if a movie is CG or 2D as long as the story is good). They don’t even make a self-aware joke about it, which is what I expected. The second SpongeBob movie (which was overall a better movie than this) had a better amount of 2D animation versus the CG. The CG for the Looney Tunes would have looked better if there wasn’t realistic textures and pupils, because it would have looked more like a video game (which is what it is supposed to be). Just my two cents.

As a WB fan, I actually enjoyed both Space Jams and the animation techniques they used. But I can understand why people were disappointed with the sequel for it’s basic plot and LeBron’s performance. To me that’s not why I loved the original, I loved how it payed tribute to both the Looney Tunes and the NBA giving how my older brother, Jaylen Morris, is a has played for the NBA. The sequel does just that but expand the love to Warner Bros, the plot on the love between a father and his son also hits home for me, due to me and my family losing members of our families in the years of 2019-2021. I hope those who liked the movies like myself understand why I appreciate A New Legacy, and understand why some people didn’t like it.

11:46 To be fair, I think that was the point. Whether we like it or not, Hollywood is now pulling a trend in turning cartoon characters that are hand-drawn and making them CG characters. The Looney Tunes are clearly aware of that and clearly don't like it; especially Bugs. It even gets to a point where it feels like commentary on how restrictive CGI can be for cartoons as oppose to letting them be loose and expressive in 2D. Just an observation.

Back in Action deserved way more money than it made, it's way better than Space Jam!

I was waiting for him to talk about how the Looney Tunes themselves were portrayed, specifically Lola, who was given a more important role in the film and was given more time to be fleshed out in this movie compared to the original.

I enjoyed this film enough for what it was, it's the better Space Jam by a mile IMO, but the Looney Tunes deserve much better.

I know that Space Jam is not a perfect movie, and some people don't like sports movies either, but it was a product of the 90s. The soundtrack, the merchandise, the colors, the clothes. It's definitely like the Ferris Bueller's Day Off and The Goonies of the 90s.

This movie would've been a masterpiece if Dennis Rodman and I were included instead of LeBron

Even if both "Space Jam" movies are panned by critics, especially AniMat, I still find the sequel a decent 6/10 theatrical comeback for the Looney Tunes characters. I also hope Warner Animation Group work on another hand-drawn animated feature in the future!

17:24 yeah I was expecting a good movie and I wasn’t disappointed at all. But I respect your opinion.

Even though I grew up in the 90s and loved the Looney Tunes, I didn't see "Space Jam" until a few years after it premiered. But even then, I still enjoyed the movie for its crazy concept, seeing live-action people interacting with the Tunes, and the aliens. It's a guilty pleasure nowadays. As for "A New Legacy," it was flawed but fair in my book. I absolutely loved the animation here and how creative they got with the various worlds, along with providing us some classic 2D antics with the Looney Tunes. And while I can understand people finding the Tunes' CGI forms uncanny, I actually thought the textures on them were well done and provided a great contrast to the hand-drawn look. At least it was an interesting experiment. The story however was rather dull, but not enough to make me hate the film. Even then, I also would've preferred it if this movie focused more on the WB cyberverse. It was awesome seeing these iconic characters interact with stuff like "The Matrix," "Casablanca," and DC comics, and I really wish we could've seen more of that. But at the end of the day, it was an alright experience at the big screen.

I thought Space Jam 2 was a great movie. Sure there’s some flaws but other than that,great movie in my opinion

Tbh I wasn’t surprised that this movie ended up being panned. The first one wasn’t all that good to begin with.

I’m not gonna lie, it was quite the shock when Mat said he’s Canadian and a habs fan. I’m both, so it was a good shock 😎

❤💖 9:08 - 12:12 It is great to see that hand drawn animation came back once again for Space Jam 2: A New Legacy. That was the one thing that kept me optimistic and excited for! I'm glad that some of the animators from Disney, Don Bluth, DreamWorks and Warner Brothers collaborate together ❤ to worked on Space Jam 2 A New Legacy. I do wished them the best of luck. I do feel sorry for the character designer Dave Alvarez for not being credited on this film and he should be credited. I do respect your opinion on the animation and I find it as good as its predecessor. I'm bit OK with the Looney Tunes characters in CGI animated and I wished they would've kept them 2d animated in live action much like it's predecessor. Overall, both the 2d and 2d animation is good. 😃😀😄😁😊😉 👍🏻 💖❤

Space jam a new legacy is a massive flex and a big add

Great review as usual. The first Space Jam is still Nostalgically good, especially when listening to those 90s songs in that movie and at the end credits.

I was just happy to see Yakko, Wakko, and Dot in computer animation.

Why isn’t this in AniMat’s Reviews 2021?

I can’t wait for your classic review of the original space jam

For me personally, I had fun with both this and the original Space Jam. I wouldn't call them great movies, but they have their fair share of enjoyable moments and the animation is very well presented in both films. I think it's one of those movies where you have to turn off your brain and just enjoy it for what it is because it's not meant to be taken seriously. It's just meant to be a fun popcorn movie, and that's exactly what I viewed it as. But I can understand you not liking it though.

Idea: Top 10 Worst Moments of Executive Meddling in Animated Films

Look I grew up watching Space Jam as a kid in the 90s, but I’ve seen it as an adult and I know it’s no Oscar movie. But Space Jam feels more in line with the Lego Movie as far as how it handled it commercialism whereas Space Jam 2 feels more in line with the Emoji movie. I honestly feel like Space Jam was a one and done, but Space Jam 2 could’ve been way better than what we got, even for what it is.

It's kinda of anticlimactic for me ever since I've watched the Space Jam Sequel, I thought I liked it, but then I realized something that I haven't thought before: "What else is there?" The sad part about it is that I have such high expectation of this film that I was willing to watch it on HBO Max when no one would watch it with me at Theater, especially how I was feeling very upset about the new Cruella live action movie that I detest, and it's post credit scene which you have know idea how that part really ticks me off so much. There was also a reason why I wanted to see the Space Jam sequel: It's to listen to Jeff Bergman's voice Bugs Bunny once again; Sure there's these new Looney Tunes cartoon that's very well received, but with Eric Bauza taking Jeff's place as the new voice of Bugs, I can never take him seriously, nor could I look past his recent works, and if I want my fill of Looney Tunes, I rather just stick with the Wabbit Production cartoons thank you very much. My apologies if I was ranting or anything, I just felt like all this was for nothing, on the brightside though is that I relive the moment of watching Fantasia and even watch The Thief and The Cobbler: The Recobbled Cut.✌🙏

14:22-14:53, THANK YOU!!!

If they showed more WB worlds, I can imagine these happening Sylvester, tweety and granny solving mysteries with the scooby doo gang Taz and pikachu fighting charizard in detective pikachu Rocky and mugsy being a part of goodfellas Gossamer sitting in the waiting room next to a talkative beetlejuice Daffy being the host for total drama

I wonder, who has the same haircut for seven years?

YES!! Thank you for reviewing Space Jam A New Legacy!! ;)

I’m still waiting for the review of Earwig and the Witch

Why can’t we have a fully animated Looney Tunes movie without celebrities or references or gimmicks?

That is so freaky that you mentioned the Monkey's Paw, I just mentioned it in one of my videos 😳

Flawed and dumb? Yes, but I enjoyed it more than the first one personally: Lebron actually TRIED to act, the Looney Tunes had less ‘tude and more Looney behavior, the animation for most of the film was great, surprisingly sweet moments with Bugs, Cheadle was clearly having fun, and it wasn’t trying to pretend it was something other than a dumb popcorn movie. I can better stomach a movie like this than a movie that goes out of its way to be dark and depressing and/or has a messed up worldview like a certain other recent release!

I wasn’t expecting much from this movie... And I almost threw the controller to my TV while watching it. I can stand a boring movie, but this one just made me angry. I really hate it. It’s disrespectful to the Looney Tunes and to the WB franchises. The only good thing was that I downloaded a pirated copy, but even then, it was a total waste of bandwidth.

The first Space Jam is one of my guilty pleasures. It didn't need a good plot it just succeeded in having fun. I was looking forward to this sequel to have that but they failed to give me some entertainment so the problems are so clear. Easily one of the biggest disappointments of the year.

"BAWWWW I DON'T LIKE SPACE JAM 2" Then why did you ask for it?

I cringed when Granny said "haters gonna hate"

This is a very rare time I actually agree with Animat on a movie and I want to say that I grew up more with Looney Tunes: Back In Action.

As someone who liked the original Space Jam as a kid, I was very skeptical about this sequel thinking: "There is no way they can make a good sequel out of a not so good movie". And it turns out, I was right. So I never saw it when it came out. At this rate, I'm going to assume that Warner Bros will go on yet another decade long animated movie hiatus, before coming out with something big once again.

Could you please review the first Space Jam movie now, for your next Classic review?

10:45, The idea of the WB Sever-verse being put in a movie like Space Jam 2: A New Legacy is quite clever. Even the first film didn't go that route.

Why can't the Looney Tunes stay in 2D throughout the whole movie?

The Space Jam song is iconic.

Me: Well I know this is gonna be a big shock but I actually like this movie better then the 1st the only things that bugs me are the CG on looney toons is awkward & the goon squad guys didn’t stick but I will admit the 2D animation is fantastic and better the 1st movies animation which is too over the top while the 2nd movies is both 2D & 3D is more flaunt & less overdone as well has the actors in the first movie are overacting as well the characters a bit more well developed especially Lola and at least we got a backstory for Labron James of why he was like that & its story at least makes more sense then MonStars & the lonney toons living in the center of the earth

Yeah, I’m going to stick with the original Space Jam. Maybe there’s a DVD or Blu-Ray somewhere, so I don’t have to buy into HBO Max. My last VCR broke, so the VHS I have is just a paperweight. I’ll stick to the reviews (including this one). Now that I’m home, there’s no chance of interruptions due to a bad connection.

...well, so much for it being its own take on Kingdom Hearts. that is what you said about this movie in your podcast, right?

I’m planning to see Space Jam 2 this Friday, but considering the nasty reviews and criticism as being an HBO Max advertisement. I may need to keep my expectations low, but there could be a chance that I may like it, and I’ll always respects everyone’s opinion on it. I grew up watching the first space jam back in 2011 when my 2nd grade teacher put it on the tv for movie day. I really have with the film where it gave nostalgia as well. I’ll just have to see how the film should turn out.

Unpopular opinion: This movie is more of a 100th Anniversary special/celebration for WB, than that "special" with the Titan Twerps.

This is the wreck it Ralph 2 of Warner animation group.

I know Space Jam has lovers and haters but we can't judge it from being the highest grossing basketball films of all time. I enjoyed the new Space Jam movie with Leborn James. I like how they did something different with characters from Warner Brothers it reminds me of Ready Player One and the Warner Brothers multiverse is pretty creative and the basketball arena looks cool. The 2D and 3D animation looks pretty good and Leborn James actually can act in this. I'm gonna give this a 10/10

To be fair, that title could be said for basically any reboot in general. Some things are bound to be drastically different from the original, and that depends on everyone's view or opinion on that specific thing....

I enjoyed this movie a lot actually, the animation was great and I liked a lot of the jokes. There’s just something about Daffy Duck as Superman that I found amusing and I thought the Michael Jordan joke was funny, I also really liked the message about being yourself and how hard work can pay off it also had a great message about how it’s important to follow your own path instead of trying to be something your not. I had a lot of fun watching this movie and it was fun to look for all the different references I think it’s safe to say that I will definitely be picking this one up when it comes out on blu ray

I don't really have a problem with Space Jam: A New Legacy, or even the original Space Jam. Looney Tunes: Back in Action however, that's another story

If the film was a huge crossover of Warner Bros animated IP’s it could have been much better in a way.

0:05 The one that's referenced in Pet Sematary?

I personally liked this movie despite its flaws and I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks the ready player one concept could’ve been a lot of fun

This is random, but dawn of the dinosaurs review to finish up the ice age movies.

Well Space Jam 1996 was based off a commercial but Space Jam A New Legacy... IS A COMMERCIAL. AND I LOVE IT

The visuals are inspired by ready player one

I actually liked this movie, but I understand and agree with your criticism on it. A critic’s job is to give the most objective subjectivity that they can, and you sir are doing your job well. 👍

13:43 Actually no, your idea sounds awesome!

Personally, I thought the film was entertaining. I was more into the egg hunt than the actual story. I was more drawn in by the Server-Verse. As a lover of crossovers, I enjoyed seeing countless IPs in the crowd. For the future, I'm hoping they bring it back honestly. There's still a lot to explore in this world. If there was a sequel to "Back in Action," I hope they use the Server Verse and explore what that world can offer. True, there were prominent franchises to consider, like The Matrix, Harry Potter, or DC, but there's a plethora of other films, shows or games that need exploring.

i agree with you here electricdragon. The moment i saw the preview to this with all the wb camos and just heard the plotline was going to be just like the first one. I decided i didn't want to go see this movie because of what they were going to do with all the camos and a slimar and boring plot like the first one

I never saw Space Jam as a movie that needed a sequel. I really do like the first film, despite its numerous flaws. A New Legacy feels unnecessary, and is just a blatant advertisement for WB and Lebron.

I really hope one day Warner bros puts the Looney tunes characters in 2D and 3D mixed animation.

Looney Tunes were on Tiny Toons, and they were on reruns on Nickelodeon, and ABC..

Look I know it may not live up to the hype and nostalgia of the original but I didn't find Space Jam: a new Legacy all that bad as other critics do. I mean Looney tunes don't take storytelling seriously and neither do Tom & Jerry or Scooby Doo. So I'm giving this film a 78 out of 100 and 7.9 out of10. And all I can say is to all you Rotten tomatoes, Metacritic, youtube critics you've all got anger issues.

Hey Animat remember your latest podcast episode? Well it froze when you review Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl

Lola looks so uncanny in CGI. I think the CGI looks pretty bleak. It's not colourful enough. I wish they translated the characters the way Sponge on the run did.

Thank you those who wish for the 90s to come back.

This movie will most likely make people who thought the original Space Jam wasn't that great or just ok may start to appreciate it a little more... I mean, even Siskel and Ebert, two of the greatest movie critics who ever existed gave two thumbs up to Space Jam! Let that sink in...

Honestly while I've never seen the original, I thought this movie was fine. The moral is still understandable, the animation is fantastic, the cgi tunes was at least accurate to there designs and tbh honestly I could probably care less if it wasn't for the Warner verse and the Basketball scene was epic i still take in everything before the final game. Basically it was visually pleasing to watch and I'm still satisfied with film

This is how I felt because I grew up with Space Jam but back then I saw it as an okay movie. Not my favorite but an okay movie. When I saw the sequel I thought the same. This will be Space Jam but modern and it is Space Jam but modern.

10:04, I really don't mind seeing the Looney Tunes going from 2D Animation to CGI and then back to 2D Animation. Even LeBron went from a Normal person to a cartoon character then back to his original-self again. I really have no idea why Micheal Jordan didn't became a Cartoon Character in the first Space Jam movie at all.

Oh boy.... This is gonna get interesting. XD

Animatt the last time we got a 2d animated movie from a well known mainstream studio like Warner Bros was teen titans go to the movies and that was good 😁😁😁