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Marvin the Martian

Genre: Comedy/Adventure/Animation

Director: Chris Sanders

Writer: APJ

Based on Looney Tunes characters

Voice Cast: Mike Myers, Seth MacFarlane, Will Forte, Olivia Munn

Plot: Marvin the Martian (Mike Myers), a diligent and meticulous Martian military commander, stands at attention before his squadron. He barks out orders sternly, ensuring that all of the Martian soldiers under his command knows their place. A small smile creeps across his usually stoic face when he receives a holographic message from the Martian Queen Tyr-ahnee (Olivia Munn), who grants him a much needed vacation that he put in a request for. Marvin thanks the Queen for his kindness in fulfilling his request. 

Marvin has meticulously planned his vacation, envisioning the perfect getaway at his favorite Martian crater with a stunning view of the planet Venus. With K-9, his loyal Martian dog, by his side, Marvin sets off for his destination, excitement bubbling within him.

Upon arriving at the crater, Marvin wastes no time setting up his lounge chair and telescope. He positions everything just so, ensuring the perfect angle to admire Venus. As he is finally ready to relax and enjoy the view, horror strikes his face. Earth, the troublesome blue and green planet is now obstructing his view of Venus. His meticulously planned vacation has been ruined by Earth's inconvenient placement. 

Determined to restore his view, Marvin devises a plan. He unfurls blueprints and brings out his Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator, vowing to use the weapon to destroy Earth once and for all.

Meanwhile on that annoying planet called Earth, Bugs Bunny (Seth MacFarlane) is lounging, munching on a large carrot, completely unaware that he is directly in the crosshairs of the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator. Nearby, Elmer Fudd (Will Forte), ever the bumbling hunter, is one the prowl for Bugs, calling out for the "wabbit".

Marvin sets up the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator on a tripod and gets it ready to fire. Just as he is about to pull the trigger, he notices Bugs Bunny moving in the telescope's viewfinder. The Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator has to actually hit Earth itself, not a creature on the planet, in order to vaporize the planet, so Marvin re-adjusts the aim, but this time Elmer Fudd, the bumbling hunter is in his way. Marvin mutters under his breath, not wanting to waste his one shot at destroying Earth. Marvin focuses to aim, but every where he aims, there is Bugs Bunny with Elmer Fudd in hot pursuit. Marvin takes a deep breath and fires the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator, but the shot misses Earth completely. Marvin's meticulous nature begins to unravel as he now blames Bugs Bunny as well for further ruining his vacation. 

Marvin begins scrounging together mechanical parts for a new plan. He draws up blueprints for a giant drill designed to burrow into the center of Earth to plant a bomb that will split the planet in two and restore his view of Venus for the remainder of his vacation. Marvin loads the parts up into his rocket. Marvin travels to Earth with K-9. Marvin begins assembling the drill. Bugs Bunny, looking for a new place to rest, stumbles upon Marvin's setup. Oblivious to Marvin's intentions, Bugs begins to curiously fiddle with the drill, inadvertently causing it to malfunction and sputter.

Frustrated, Marvin confronts Bugs. Bugs, thinking Marvin was just another Earthling in a funny costume, playfully banters with him, further irritating Marvin. Marvin finally gets his drill working and begins the process of drilling into Earth. Elmer Fudd, still tracking Bugs, trips over the drill's power wire, causing his shotgun to fire, destroying the drill's control panel and making the device go absolutely haywire. Marvin hangs onto the drill for dear life as it spirals out of the control. Bugs sees the drill's cord on the ground, and not knowing its purpose, unplugs it. The drill powers down and Marvin can finally catch his breath.

Marvin grabs his Acme ray gun out of his rocket and joins Elmer Fudd in the hunting of Bugs. Marvin corners Bugs and aims his ray gun at him. Suddenly, Marvin's watch begins beeping, signaling the end of his vacation. Marvin looks around, realizing that he spent his entire vacation trying to destroy Earth for ruining his view. His frustration turns to resignation. Bugs Bunny casually suggests that maybe next time Marvin should just relax and enjoy the view, even if it wasn't perfect. Elmer Fudd, frightened by Marvin's ray gun, slinks away, vowing to finally catch the "wabbit" some other time. 

Dejected, Marvin packs up his equipment back into his rocket. K-9 tries to comfort him, but Marvin is too disheartened. As Marvin and K-9 board the rocket, Bugs waves goodbye. Marvin grumbles but acknowledges Bugs' farewell with a begrudging nod. 

Back on Mars, Marvin reports back to Queen Tyr-ahnee. She inquires about his vacation, and Marvin admits that it was not what he had planned and proved to be something of a learning experience. Marvin returns to his duties with a slightly more relaxed attitude.

Marvin checks his mailbox and is shocked to find a postcard from Bugs Bunny saying "See you next vacation!" Marvin crumples up the postcard and goes to the drawing board, determined to get back at Bugs Bunny for ruining his vacation.