You might think that 'Fast And Furry-ous (1949)' is all about family, but it's actually the first Looney Tunes cartoon to focus on Wile E. Coyote's never-ending pursuit of the Road Runner. The short is structured as a series of vignettes in which the predator tries to catch his prey, all of which inevitably backfire to varying degrees of hilarity. Though the somewhat repetitive plotting does dampen the piece's overall effect, there's no denying that some of its individual set-pieces are absolutely iconic (the painted-on tunnel is undeniably one of the all-time greats). Thanks to the success of most of its gags, this remains an entertaining and inventive affair from start to finish.
Review of Fast and Furry-ous
