Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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AnActor E One of the modern marvels of cinema, and a legendary classic by director Robert Zemeckis, “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” pushed the boundaries of moviemaking by crossing the medium of live action with animation while also presenting an intriguing and comedic, fantasy whodunit. This film was produced in the late eighties; a time when every panel of the storyboard was designed to be a work of art. The resulting scenes are handled with care and concern: visual and audible clarity is exceptional, the pacing is fantastic and the narrative never veers far from the theme. Roger Rabbit comes across as family friendly with parental guidance (Rated PG); a difficult rating to achieve, given the popularity of the then recently introduced PG-13, which was always the safer bet. This film did include some inappropriate, albeit difficult to catch, animated nudity in its initial presentation, which was later censored in the laserdisc release. It must be mentioned that a good deal of this film’s timeless quality is thanks to its wonderful casting. The supporting actors are down to earth and unpretentious, allowing viewers to easily connect to the characters. Major credit must be given to Bob Hoskins, whose natural yet vivid demeanor is an inspiration to actors everywhere. Hoskins is one of the greats of our time because of his ability to convey a wide range of feelings convincingly and with clarity. This honesty allows the audience to not only perceive but also relate to the protagonists he portrays (please see the British mob film “The long good Friday” for more of his acting). I often condemn my fellow actors for lack of variety in character or performance: household names such as Pedro Pascal, The Rock, Michelle Rodriguez, and Mark Wahlberg are entertainers who make little to no effort to transform into character. Although true professionals like Bob Hoskins and Patrick Stewart may fail to significantly change their physical outward appearance, what separates them from their mediocre counterparts is their ability to step into different persona (energy and emotion on varied states). A good performer plays with demographics, psychographics, behaviors, motivations, and goals, regardless of what is presented in the script. “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” presents us with wonderful characters who have heightened emotions and meaningful ends. “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” is about love, loss, and reconciliation. It’s about levity, in even the most serious or distressed among us, as well as the need to defend the vulnerable, regardless of their shortcomings. Its comedic moments will easily have a straight man (the comedic foil) chuckling and younger viewers giggling (a parent should be present). This film is a true classic and is a must watch for any serious film professional or movie fan. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/28/25 Full Review Insomniac X Landmark animated blockbuster parodies 1940's detective fiction and classic animation. The film is ambitious in scope, and succeeds thanks to an animation department headed by the legendarily obsessive Richard Williams. Some of the adult humor and innuendo borders on inappropriate for younger viewers, but will fly over the heads of many. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/25 Full Review Charlie M Simply magnificent! I don’t have words. 10/10. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Jessica D A film like this may never happen again. Thank the lord that this film is so good. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/12/25 Full Review Ricky M Very funny loved the toons. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review Giovana L Bem legal,as piadas são engraçadinhas,mesmo o filme sendo antigo,e os personagens são divertidos e marcantes,o Roger é um fofo. Ele e o detetive formam uma boa equipe juntos. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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