Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Just finished watching "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" released by Touchstone Pictures.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is a cinematic achievement that seamlessly merges live-action storytelling with classic animation, delivering a visually stunning and engaging film. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the movie’s unique blend of genres and technical innovation sets it apart as one of the most memorable films of the late 1980s.
Now having said that, sadly "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" would not be made by any Hollywood Studio today.
Bob Hoskins shines as Eddie Valiant, a gruff detective who reluctantly helps Roger Rabbit, a frantic and lovable toon falsely accused of murder. Their dynamic creates both comedy and tension, leading to an adventurous noir-style mystery filled with brilliantly animated sequences.
The film’s use of Disney, Warner Bros., and other iconic animated characters is a delight for audiences, adding nostalgia and clever interactions between cartoons and real-world environments. It also played a key role in revitalizing American animation, leading to the Disney Renaissance era.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is based on the original mystery/alternative universe novel "Who Censored Roger Rabbit" by Gary K. Wolf, who went on to write three original sequels set in the universe of the movie, not the original novel - which spoiler alert - doesn't have the same happy ending of the movie.
In 1947 Los Angeles, animated cartoon characters or “toons” live next to people and often use their abilities to entertain their audience as movie stars. Private investigator Eddie Valiant, once a loyal Toons ally at his brother Teddy's side, has become a depressed alcoholic after Teddy was murdered by an unknown toon five years earlier. Maroon Cartoon Studios owner R.K. Maroon ((Alan Tilvern) is upset by the recent poor performance of his Toon star Roger Rabbit and hires Eddie to investigate rumors that Roger's glamorous toon wife Jessica is having an affair with Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), owner of Acme Corporation and Toontown, the animated metropolis where the Toons live. After watching Jessica perform at Ink and Paint Club, Eddie secretly photographs her and Acme playing an erotic bake cake game. He shows the pictures Roger, who is desperate and flees as he refuses to believe that Jessica was unfaithful. The next morning, Acme is found murdered and evidence at the scene suggests Roger is a suspect. Eddie meets Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd), a truly sinister human judge from Toontown — who bribed voters to win their votes — and his five weasel policemen, the Toon Patrol. Doom confirms that he plans to execute Roger with “Dip,” a chemical mixture of acetone, benzene, and turpentine that is capable of destroying the otherwise invulnerable toons. Roger's Toon co-star Baby Herman points out to Eddie that Acme's missing will — which Toontown supposedly bequeathed to the Toon Toons — could have been the killer's true motive. Eddie returns to his office and finds Roger waiting. Roger insists that something has been attached to him, and Eddie reluctantly agrees to help after finding evidence of Acme's will. He hides Roger in a bar run by his occasional girlfriend Dolores (Joanna Cassidy). Femme Fatale Jessica tells Eddie that Maroon threatened Roger's career if she didn't pose for the compromising photos. Dolores' research, meanwhile, uncovers a plot. Slowly, the private investigator believes Roger Rabbit is completely innocent...
Now here's the kicker, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" was a global sensation when it was released, and I do recall seeing it in the movie theaters with Mom, Dad, and Selma, yet despite having a sequel script written Disney - in it's current state of affairs - refuses to make a sequel because the powers that be at Disney believe that Jessica Rabbit is problematic because she's a "fantasy" woman who is too sexy.
Disney should wise up since "going WOKE" has caused them to loose hundreds of millions of dollars in theatrical bombs after theatrical bombs.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
TEN STARS!
https://www.amazon.com/Who-Framed-Rog...
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is a cinematic achievement that seamlessly merges live-action storytelling with classic animation, delivering a visually stunning and engaging film. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the movie’s unique blend of genres and technical innovation sets it apart as one of the most memorable films of the late 1980s.
Now having said that, sadly "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" would not be made by any Hollywood Studio today.
Bob Hoskins shines as Eddie Valiant, a gruff detective who reluctantly helps Roger Rabbit, a frantic and lovable toon falsely accused of murder. Their dynamic creates both comedy and tension, leading to an adventurous noir-style mystery filled with brilliantly animated sequences.
The film’s use of Disney, Warner Bros., and other iconic animated characters is a delight for audiences, adding nostalgia and clever interactions between cartoons and real-world environments. It also played a key role in revitalizing American animation, leading to the Disney Renaissance era.
"Who Framed Roger Rabbit" is based on the original mystery/alternative universe novel "Who Censored Roger Rabbit" by Gary K. Wolf, who went on to write three original sequels set in the universe of the movie, not the original novel - which spoiler alert - doesn't have the same happy ending of the movie.
In 1947 Los Angeles, animated cartoon characters or “toons” live next to people and often use their abilities to entertain their audience as movie stars. Private investigator Eddie Valiant, once a loyal Toons ally at his brother Teddy's side, has become a depressed alcoholic after Teddy was murdered by an unknown toon five years earlier. Maroon Cartoon Studios owner R.K. Maroon ((Alan Tilvern) is upset by the recent poor performance of his Toon star Roger Rabbit and hires Eddie to investigate rumors that Roger's glamorous toon wife Jessica is having an affair with Marvin Acme (Stubby Kaye), owner of Acme Corporation and Toontown, the animated metropolis where the Toons live. After watching Jessica perform at Ink and Paint Club, Eddie secretly photographs her and Acme playing an erotic bake cake game. He shows the pictures Roger, who is desperate and flees as he refuses to believe that Jessica was unfaithful. The next morning, Acme is found murdered and evidence at the scene suggests Roger is a suspect. Eddie meets Judge Doom (Christopher Lloyd), a truly sinister human judge from Toontown — who bribed voters to win their votes — and his five weasel policemen, the Toon Patrol. Doom confirms that he plans to execute Roger with “Dip,” a chemical mixture of acetone, benzene, and turpentine that is capable of destroying the otherwise invulnerable toons. Roger's Toon co-star Baby Herman points out to Eddie that Acme's missing will — which Toontown supposedly bequeathed to the Toon Toons — could have been the killer's true motive. Eddie returns to his office and finds Roger waiting. Roger insists that something has been attached to him, and Eddie reluctantly agrees to help after finding evidence of Acme's will. He hides Roger in a bar run by his occasional girlfriend Dolores (Joanna Cassidy). Femme Fatale Jessica tells Eddie that Maroon threatened Roger's career if she didn't pose for the compromising photos. Dolores' research, meanwhile, uncovers a plot. Slowly, the private investigator believes Roger Rabbit is completely innocent...
Now here's the kicker, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" was a global sensation when it was released, and I do recall seeing it in the movie theaters with Mom, Dad, and Selma, yet despite having a sequel script written Disney - in it's current state of affairs - refuses to make a sequel because the powers that be at Disney believe that Jessica Rabbit is problematic because she's a "fantasy" woman who is too sexy.
Disney should wise up since "going WOKE" has caused them to loose hundreds of millions of dollars in theatrical bombs after theatrical bombs.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
TEN STARS!
https://www.amazon.com/Who-Framed-Rog...
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