I think the story line is a fun and comical one which has be played out in such a brilliant way mixing live actors with animation. Now I don’t think this was the first film to do this although I do think it was one of the only ones to leave its stamp on the style. Bob Hoskins plays the role of the detective perfectly and Charles Fleischer, who is the voice of Roger Rabbit, has me in stitches constantly every time.
I also love the annoying little character of Roger Rabbit, he is unbelievably irritating but for some reason you can’t help but love the adorable helpless cartoon in distress. Which leave the audience spurring on Roger and the detectives initially questionable friendship. A friendship that develops over the course of the film as the detective learns to love Roger despite his annoying character along with the audience.
Her is the original trailer of the movie to jog some of your memories:
Fact File
Release date: Dec 2, 1988
Run time: 104mins
Age rating: PG
Genre: Animation, Comedy and Crime
Lead actors: Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd and Joanna Cassidy
Award wins: Three Oscars, a BAFTA and several more awards. Click here to see them all
Review: Film critic, Roger Ebert, positively said it would carry “the type of word of mouth that money can’t buy. This movie is not only great entertainment but a breakthrough in craftsmanship.”
Plot summary
Old cartoon star Roger rabbit has been framed as a murderer and has to go into hiding until his innocence is proven. He seeks the help of cartoon hating detective Eddie Valiant who at first is reluctant but gets roped in. The story unfolds with a mixture of interaction between real and animated characters in a world of slapstick comedy.
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