Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Robert Zemeckis, 1988)
Combining
live action with animation, this inventive comedy spoofs the classic detective
story while telling a thrilling crime mystery. In a world populated by both
people and cartoons, Bob Hoskins stars as the private eye Eddie Valiant who
despises toons ever since his brother was killed by one. Initially hired to
investigate infidelity in the marriage of cartoon star Roger Rabbit and his
wife Jessica Rabbit, Valiant’s case becomes more complicated following a
murder, leading to the discovery of a malicious conspiracy.
By combining
the goofy toons with mature references and themes, the film provides fun
entertainment for both kids and adults. Many classic cartoon characters make
cameo appearances throughout the film, like Betty Boop, Donald Duck and Daffy
Duck, and the film also introduces many new memorable characters like the
menacing Judge Doom played by Christopher Lloyd. Who Framed Roger Rabbit, while
slightly bizarre, is a highly original and engrossing crime tale.
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