Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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Summary: Roger Rabbit's only purpose in life is to make people laugh!
Review: There have been numerous films which mixes live action with animation but never before has anything like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" been made. This movie is literally sharing the human world with the animated world.

When a detective, Eddie Valiant (Bob Hoskins), has his brother killed by a toon, he swears he will never work with toons again. So after doing one quick job for Roger Rabbit's boss, he believes he'll never have to be with any toon again. Unfortunately, Roger Rabbit (voice by Charles Fleischer) is framed for the murder of the man who owns toon town! With the help of Dolores (Joanna Cassidy), Eddie must discover who the murderer is, and also find out what the murderer's evil plan is. Of course Jessica Rabbit (Kathleen Turner), Roger Rabbit's wife, is acting mighty suspicious... And so is the Vile Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd). Could either of them have had anything to do with the framing of Roger Rabbit?

"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" must surely be congratulated for the spectacular cartoon and special effects work. The story and plot might be a bit overboard but just watching all the eye-popping fun is worth it. And the movie is filled with underlying jokes and lots of slapstick humor. The acting is also done pretty well, from Eddie Valiant the hard-bitten and serious detective and to most noticeably, Christopher Lloyd as Judge Doom who isn't all who he seems.

Also you get to see all of your favorite cartoons who you've known forever, along with hearing the guys who did the original voices: Mickey Mouse and his gang, and Mel Blanc doing the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Sylvester and Tweety Bird. There also Mae Questel as Betty Boop who had done her voice from 1930 until the character was retired in 1949. And plus plenty for characters including one of my favorites, Droopy Dog!

But I can't tell you any more of the story or any of the jokes and fun parts or I'll ruin it for you. So if you're in the mood for a funny movie with lots of cartoons AND people, check out "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". The movie is rated PG for some language and some pretty obvious and sometimes subtle innuendo (just look at Jessica Rabbit...).

A bit of trivia, Kathleen Turner who did the voice of Jessica Rabbit was uncredited. And Amy Irving did Jessica's singing voice.

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Summary: Headache-Inducing but Cool to look at
Review: Yes, the mix of cartoon and live action acting was very well done even by today's technical standards. It's an okay film but has the unfortunate choice of having an annoying main charactor--yes, the problem is Roger Rabbit.

It shoulda been old Bugs (Bugs Bunny). Bugs Bunny had charm, wit, and delightful mennace. Think about how much better this movie could have been.

I did not care what happened to Roger Rabbit and then I started to root for the villan.

Bob Hoskins' visit to toon land is the best part of the film. That's when we are treated to seeing our favorite cartoon stars in cameos. But it just may have you wanting the charm and cleverness of the old Warner Brothers cartoons.

As for the plot: somebody has framed Roger Rabbit for murder. Fine, lock him up and throw away the key and replace him with Bugs Bunny. At least Bug's voice and behavior never had us wishing that somebody would smack the **** out of him.

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Summary: Nothing Like it Before!
Review: This movie is one of the best animated/real life movie I have seen. This movie I thought seemed so cool because it had to make the cartoons interact with live people and it looked so real! This movie could never be done again because movies are to involved in special effects of the computer and not with animation anymore. It's actually kind of sad. This movie released June 21st 1988 grossed 154 Million dollars and deserved it. There were many followers such as "Cool World" and the Paula Abdul video "Opposites Attract". The DVD is fine if you really want the movie now but wait there will be a better release of this movie just wait.

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Summary: Who Stole Roger Rabbit's Extras?
Review: Directed by Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Castaway), Who Framed Roger Rabbit is an eye-popping delight for kids and adults alike with it's clever comedy, inventive animation and seamless cartoon interactions with the actors. Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd are great, and the combination of cartoonish humour creates a nuance that woks well. Alan Silversti's lively score suits the film's tone, using the same themes as Back to the Future yet bringing new "cartoony" music to the film. The brilliant combination of effortlessly clever humour and high-sprited fun make this one a superb classic.

This "special edition" DVD is very dissapointing in the way of extras though, with no features of any kind, not even a trailer! This could be forgiven if the sound and picture quality wasn't so shoddy! Thankfully, a re-release issue will be out later this year....

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Summary: one of a kind!
Review: Movies like this come once in a blue moon. I cannot think of a movie with toons and humans that compares to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Everything about this movie was excellent. The character of Judge Doom (who was well acted by Christopher Lloyd) is one of the most creative villian ideas ever. I have enjoyed watching this movie since my childhood and it never fails to entertain me. The new DVD version has great extras! Everyone should own Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Kids and adults will love this film.

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Summary: One of the greatest animated features of all time
Review: I think that this movie was one of the best things to happen to Disney in decades. This movie spawned off into the first Disney shorts in many years.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" is my favorite animated feature-length movie. Richard Williams's animation is amazing and Robert Zemeckis didn't do a very bad job directing. The live action, animation mix has always interested me. I have watched this movie so many times that I know practically every word, yet I still want to watch it again. This movie is sure to entertain everyone for years to come. Buy this on video tape or DVD (The DVD has been edited and has no extras, deleted scenes, or special features, but I do suggest it because it is in widescreen format).

In addition to this, you may want to check out the VHS "The Best of Roger Rabbit".

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Summary: great movie censored?
Review: This has been one of my favorite movies since I was little but I was wondering, exactly where do they censor it? I got this DVD as a present and I havn't been able to tell....

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Summary: Great film...bad DVD
Review: The content of the 1988 film is not at question here. Its blend of live action and animation in unprecedented to this day. (Space Jam? P-P-P-Please!) While the plot itself is choppy and cliche, the acting and animation direction (by animation great Richard Willaims) makes it a great film.

The DVD has much to be desired with no film notes, director's commentary, nor trailers. I was especially hoping to see the deleted scene in which Eddie Valiant breaks into Jessica's dressing room only to get knocked out by the bouncer and has an early dreadful encounter with Toontown that has only been shown once on a CBS airing of the film. Animation has been edited and redone in several places. Disney really needs to realize that they truly have a film gem here and stop placing it in the back burners of their achievements. Its truly more innovative than anything they've done in recent years before they fell into formula and saccharine characterization.

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Summary: AVOID THE DVD AT ALL COSTS!
Review: I can garauntee you will be extremely disappointed with this movie on DVD. This the most atrocious DVD I have ever bought. There are no special features in it at all. The picture quality is very poor. Why did they alter the film without the director's approval? Can someone please explain that to me? On the DVD the movie is censored. The film is excellent. Bob Hoskins did a wonderful job in this. Roger Rabbit is hilarious and Jessica Rabbit, too. It was incredible to see all those cartoon characters from Disney, Warner Brothers, and others interact with each other and live action people. I fully recommend this movie but DO NOT buy the DVD. Buy the VHS Instead. I Bought it on DVD and I WANT MY MONEY BACK!

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Summary: Great film, but the DVD is attrocious
Review: Let me just get this straight: I love "Who Framed Roger Rabbit". If this DVD had a good transfer, good extras, and uncensored, I would have gone for it's purchase and give it a 5.
The problem is, this DVD is the opposite on what I would have gone for.
The transfer is a botch job with blurs, sandy in the tan areas, overbright in reds, has a grimmy sound transfer, and IS censored in two parts.
Are there any extras? No. Unlike what the lying eyes of the box says, no. And the film is only 14 years old. It deserves extras, at least a theatrical trailer and pencil test.
I'd wait for a special edition.