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Summary: Smile, darn ya, smile!
Review: First off, allow me to correct a common mistake that was made by more than one reviewer here: This is most certainly not the first film ever made where animated characters interact with live actors. Pete's Dragon (1977), Mary Poppins (1964) and Song of the South (1946) all predate it, and if you want a lesson in cartoon history, so does Gertie the Dinosaur (1914). But that doesn't mean Who Framed Roger Rabbit is not a landmark film. It was revolutionary for its degree of interaction between the toons and the human characters, done so perfectly that they seem completely natural at first glance, but then amaze when you take a closer look - little things like Jessica Rabbit pinching Eddie Valiant's cheek, or Roger Rabbit hiding under the water in Valiant's sink, or beneath his coat, little details that took very creative special effects to be made convincing. It's also unique and original in the fact that some of it takes place in the real world, featuring animated characters, and some in an animated world, featuring live actors; and in that manner, it predates Cool World, Space Jam and anything following.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is wonderfully funny, directed more at an adult audience than children. Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd make a terrific impression in the lead roles, and manage to stay remarkably serious and convincing while conversing and interacting with entirely imaginary characters. Charles Fleischer is beyond brilliant in the voice of Roger Rabbit (as well as that of Benny the Cab) and Kathleen Turner as Jessica Rabbit is also terrific, a femme fatale so classic that it's ridiculous. The entire film excels with intelligent humor that would appeal to both children and adults, and it's a treat for animation buffs, with references to historical toons from the Foxy cartoons of the 20s, through Betty Boop, Dumbo and Bambi to Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is one of the defining films of my childhood; I think that's true for almost anyone born in the 80s. I still have a warm place in my heart for Roger and Eddie Valiant, and a cold one for Judge Doom, who gave me nightmares for weeks after I saw it upon its initial release when I was four (he still gives me chills, by the way, when he first starts talking in his squeaky voice). If you somehow manages to avoid it, do watch it, and if you're willing, it's well worth the purchase, too.
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Summary: who indeed?
Review: this is a ground breaking cartoon/film.basicly,roger rabbit,a cartoon rabit,is married to jessica whose a cartoon human.shes a real hussy and plays patty cake with another man.i think hes a real person.then that guy gets whacked.so,this drunken detective goes out searching for who framed roger rabbit.it IS designed for kids,however there are a few things to watch out for such as strong language and rogers wife who makes my toes curl and i know shes only animated.the detective gets drunk as often as possible too.it is the very first movie where animated and real life characters interact.overprotective parents beware!
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Summary: The Best Crime Movie for Kids to Adults
Review: The Story of a Man, a Woman and a Rabbit in a triangle of trouble. The 1988 looney blockbuster classic starring Bob Hoskins as drunk Private Eye Eddie Valiant, Christopher Lloyd as sinister Judge Doom,Kathleen Turner as the voice of Roger's knockout wife Jessica and Charles Fleischer as the voice of the title character Roger Rabbit. The First ever animation and live action combined movie. in 1947 Hollywood the story of Maroon Cartoon Star Roger Rabbit, a toon rabbit who acts for Maroon Studios,owned by R.K. Maroon and who framed for murder of toontown owner Marvin Acme by sinister Judge Doom. The Only Man who can help Roger is Private Eye Eddie Valiant, a drinking man who hasn't help a toon since a toon killed his brother. Eddie protects Roger from Judge Doom and his toon weasels, Judge Doom is out for Roger and to get his hands on Toontown. This film is one of the greatest technological achievements in film history,imaginative,brilliant,incredible and funny, Two Big Thumbs way up. the Best movie of 1988, one of the best of the decade and the 20th century. Roger and Jessica is the best toons since Mickey,Bugs and Bettie Boop. This is a great two disc DVD with lots of looney features. this film created Cool World and Space Jam, and it's best of it's kind. It's imaginative how in our world toons are lined drawings that move and that we like believe are real, in this world their living walking talking lifeforms. I recommend this so you can see how animation and live action pregressed since Mary Poppins and Bednobs and broomsticks. bring Roger home and hide your DVD from the weasels if they're looking for it. Hide Me Eddie plea-Please, I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way.
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Summary: Tonsa 'toon fun!
Review: I was 10 when "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" came out and it is just as much fun to watch now, maybe funnier because I missed some of the humor back then. Roger's a riot and his wife, Jessica Rabbit ("I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way"), is truly a toon vixen. Bob Hoskin's Eddie Valiant is sent to find out the truth when the owner of Toon Town is murdered after playing patty-cake (literally) with Jessica. Everyone assumes a jealous Roger did it and that washed-up detective Eddie can't hack it anymore. There is lots of subtle humor, like when Eddie asks for a scotch on the rocks in a 'toon bar and instead of ice he gets actual rocks. Eddie seriously hates Toon Town because his brother had a piano dropped on his head, but he eventually becomes pals with Roger, overcomes his hatred of Toon Town and clears Roger's name. Christopher Lloyd's Judge Doom is perfectly creepy and his squad of weasels are funny as they try to stop Eddie and Roger from discovering the truth.
The interaction between the live actors and the toons is seamless, probably why the movie won four Oscars. The behind the scenes features and commentaries are great, the entire 2-disc set is incredibly well-thought out and packaged, making it a must-have for the fan.
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