Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review:
51 Classic Cartoons
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Following the success of the?first volume, the Looney Tunes
Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray has been released, packaging
51 rare Looney Tunes cartoons together that have never been
released on Blu-ray.
"A second helping of Looney Tunes vault rarities-over 50
classic cartoons, each marking their first time on Blu-ray,
with many unseen in decades. From Bugs' battle with a fussy
genie, to Tweety and Sylvester taking on "Hitchcock": with
side trips, starring Conrad Cat, Teenage Tom Thumb, and Angelo,
the Mighty Flea - this carefully curated collection has it all.
Representing the studio's first four decades, every Warner
cartoon superstar is showcased among these two discs: the
musical 1930s, the wartime 40s, Chuck Jones, Friz Freleng, and
Robert McKimson Classics from the 1950s - even a smattering of
Road Runner gems from the early 1960s. Additional fun from
directors Bob Clampett, Frank Tashlin, Art Davis, and Norm
McCabe - and favorites featuring Foghorn Leghorn, Pepe LePew,
Speedy Gonzalez, The Goofy Gophers, and Charlie Dog," says the
official description.
If you're wondering why it's 51 shorts rather than keeping with
50 like last time, it's because Vol. 1 included a cartoon that
had been previously released on Blu-ray, so the team at Warner
Archive Collection added an extra to this set. It's a fun set,
featuring Looney Tunes favorites, such as Bugs Bunny, Daffy
Duck, Pepe LePew, Speedy Gonzalez, and other classic cartoon
characters. As a disclaimer notes on the back, this is meant
for adult collectors, and there are a few cartoons that include
some stereotypes, like the Bugs Bunny cartoon "A-Lad-in His
Lamp," which takes place in the Middle East, and a 1949 Daffy
Duck cartoon called "Wise Quackers" that features Daffy as a
slave. Beyond the questionable content, which is truly great to
see restored and available, there are also some hidden gems and
some classic Chuck Jones cartoons I had never seen before. It's
a really fun set, and I recommend going through all 51 cartoons.
All of the cartoons featured in the Looney Tunes Collector's
Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray look great. The cartoons come from a variety
of sources, with the five new scans featuring more grain than
most of the cartoons. They also sound great, as it has a DTS-HD
2.0 Master Audio track. There are some slight volume level
differences, which can make you grab your remote, but other than
that, I had no qualms with the video or audio quality.
The only disappointments in the first volume were the relatively
simple presentation and a lack of bonus features. The
presentation has stayed the same, and all cartoons are presented
alphabetically, which adds a random element to watching the
cartoons scattered across two discs. However, the lack of bonus
features has been addressed, as there is a smattering of
commentary tracks carried over from previous DVD releases that
feature cartoon historians. These are a nice touch, and I hope
Warner Archive continues to include some supplemental content in
these.
Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray Review: Final Verdict
Featuring six hours of classic cartoons that have been lovingly
scanned, the Looney Tunes Collector's Vault Vol. 2 Blu-ray is an
easy recommendation for fans. Featuring some bonus commentary
tracks and one extra cartoon to make up for Vol. 1's accidental
repeat, there's a lot to enjoy here. Whether you're a diehard
cartoon historian or a casual fan looking to relive some childhood
laughs, you'll enjoy this collection of Looney Tunes classics.
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