Apple TVDaffy Duck's Quackbusters (1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
In this feature-length film combining footage from classic Warner Brothers cartoon shorts with newly animated bridging sequences, Daffy Duck, after having induced laughter in an ailing millionaire and forestalled the millionaire's death for a time (as chronicled in Daffy Dilly (1948), is the beneficiary for the deceased millionaire's assets. But the millionaire's will clearly stipulates that Daffy must use the money for the common good, by providing a service, and should Daffy think of pursuing selfish aims, the millionaire's ghost will "repossess" his millions by making them disappear from Earthly existence. Under the pretense of community service, Daffy opens an exorcism agency and employs Porky Pig, Sylvester Cat, and Bugs Bunny to track and eliminate ghosts, ghouls, and other monsters, while Daffy secretly schemes to use his learned "ghost-busting" talents to rid himself of the millionaire's nagging spirit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
In this feature-length film combining footage from classic Warner Brothers cartoon shorts with newly animated bridging sequences, Daffy Duck, after having induced laughter in an ailing millionaire and forestalled the millionaire's death for a time (as chronicled in Daffy Dilly (1948), is the beneficiary for the deceased millionaire's assets. But the millionaire's will clearly stipulates that Daffy must use the money for the common good, by providing a service, and should Daffy think of pursuing selfish aims, the millionaire's ghost will "repossess" his millions by making them disappear from Earthly existence. Under the pretense of community service, Daffy opens an exorcism agency and employs Porky Pig, Sylvester Cat, and Bugs Bunny to track and eliminate ghosts, ghouls, and other monsters, while Daffy secretly schemes to use his learned "ghost-busting" talents to rid himself of the millionaire's nagging spirit.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVPrime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on slapstick comedy, supernatural encounters, and individual misadventures, combined with a universal critique of greed, prevents it from aligning with any specific political ideology.
This animated film, featuring anthropomorphic animal characters, does not engage with human diversity in its casting or character representation. The narrative focuses on comedic antics and does not incorporate or critique traditional identities or DEI themes.
Secondary
Daffy Duck's Quackbusters, a compilation of animated shorts, does not include any explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on comedic ghost-busting adventures with established Looney Tunes characters, without engaging with queer identities or experiences. Therefore, the film has no discernible impact on LGBTQ+ portrayal.
This film is a compilation of classic Looney Tunes shorts. While it features various characters, there are no scenes depicting a female character engaging in and winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are either absent, in non-combat roles, or involved in supernatural contexts that do not fit the criteria.
This film is a compilation of classic Looney Tunes shorts featuring established characters like Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, and Porky Pig. All characters retain their long-standing canonical genders as depicted in their original appearances, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.
The film features anthropomorphic animal characters such as Daffy Duck and Bugs Bunny. These characters do not possess a human race, making the concept of a "race swap" inapplicable to them.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
6.7
Critic Ratings
N/A
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