![]() ![]() The idea of a sequel was in talks for a few years, but to be real, I am glad they never came to be. It's often described as a kid's movie, though with the sheer amount of sexual jokes and extreme cartoon violence, I am shocked some moral watchdog has yet to complain (at least, I've never heard of anyone complaining about this movie's content, not even from those who think things like HAPPY FEET and HARRY POTTER were directed by Satan himself). ![]() Everyone does great work, but you have to give it to Bob Hoskins, who toes the line between comedy and hardboiled drama well. The story is both a spoof of noir conventions and a dramatic story you can take just seriously enough, populated by memorable and endearing characters. So yeah, I consider ROGER RABBIT a great film. The special effects technology of the 1980s also allowed the fusion of live action and animation to be done in a manner far more sophisticated than past decades. Somehow, this led to a perfect combination of ideas. The 80s saw an upswing in interest in the classic Hollywood animations of the 30s and 40s, and the 70s nostalgia for classic noir was still lingering, leading to classics like BODY HEAT. That WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT was made at all is a marvel to me- I'm sure getting all the studios that owned these characters to agree to let them all on the screen was a real feat- but I have no doubt it was made at just the right time in movie history. It's a great one! I'd highly recommend this for the family and friends or just a Saturday with nothing to do. Come on, fans! This is a terrific movie and deserves to be on the top 250 films of all time! It's a break through for cinema history and movies in general. My favorite scene is without a doubt when Eddie(played by Bob) is looking for Jessica and meets the crazy look-a-like in Toon Town. She's just too much fun for this movie and is wonderful as a cartoon. Jessica Rabbit is so cool and sexy for a cartoon. The ending where he reveals his true form, he is just terrifying and effective. shudder! This guy gave me so many nightmares as a kid from his character as the judge. It's silly because it's a cartoon, but Roger and Bob clicked so well and are unforgettable. I love the way he develops his role so much, how he goes from this stick-to-the-book and all cartoons are bad to this lovable goofy guy due to Roger's insatiable love for life and cartoons. After all when he was talking to Roger, he wasn't really talking to anybody since it was a cartoon character. Bob Haskins is to die for in this film, he plays such a great American detective and he didn't have much to work with. I was a little surprised that "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" wasn't on the top 250. ![]()
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