Review of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) by Dann M — 16 Jan 2014
Robert Zemeckis merges live-action and cartoon animation as never before in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Set in 1940s L.A., when leading cartoon actor Roger Rabbit is framed for the murder of Marvin Acme, the owner of Toontown, he turns to a gritty detective to clear his name.
The film does a wonderful job at integrating all of the old time cartoons like Betty Boop, Woody Woodpecker, Bugs Bunny, and Mickey Mouse. However, Bob Hoskins is miscast and doesn't really fit with the tone of the material.
And even the tone itself is inconsistent; as it includes an inordinate amount of sex and violence for a family film. Still, a lot of the comedy works and it's fun to see cartoon characters interact with the real world.
Imaginative and entertaining, Who Framed Roger Rabbit does a remarkable job at blending film noir with family comedy.
This review of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) was written by Dann M on 16 Jan 2014.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit has generally received very positive reviews.
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