And while the movies been praised up and down for the past 30 years, this new video from the youtube channel kaptainkristian really digs into what. See the toons who would have appeared in roger rabbits. A perfect example of one of those movies that you can put on as an adult and enjoy a lot while the kids just soak up the fun cartoon people and miss all the mature. In 1988, the animators of who framed roger rabbit had some funnier ideas. Boasting the most notable lineup of cartoon cast members in film history, who framed roger rabbit. Who framed roger rabbit is a remarkable 1988 film production that rejuvenated and raised the bar of animation cinematic production. On tuesday, news originated from the site of gary k. A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbits only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder. Who framed roger rabbit is sheer, enchanted entertainment from the first frame to the last a joyous, giddy, goofy celebration of the kind of fun you can have with a movie camera. Movie novelization paperback january 1, 1988 by unknown author 5. A lot of adults and kids i know said its a classic, but when i asked to purchase it, my mother said, no, that movie isnt for children. However, it wasnt just the animators who were responsible for this critical and commercial success. It is amazing to think it has been 25 years since who framed roger rabbit first burst onto cinema screens, not only because i still have vivid memories of seeing the film as a child but because it hasnt aged a day in all that time. Every film fan has a favourite movie quote, including all those industry bods across the pond in hollywood.
This is the second roger rabbit post ive seen today, and ill add what i said on the last one. When roger ebert said that the film would benefit from the kind of word of. Who framed roger rabbit might have been one of the most. The animated toons mingle with humans on the sound stages, and cartoon cows line up for backlot cattle calls. But like the ink its written in, the will disappears for most of the movie, only to reappear at the end when you least expect it. Who framed roger rabbit 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Greed, for the lack of a better word, is good michael douglas wall street 1987. So, while who framed roger rabbit my appear like a straight kids move to most, and it is rated pg, some parents of younger kids wanting to see the movie should be aware of the some of the films innapropriate content that really isnt particularly suitable for young kids, so, here i go.
Why, the real meaning of the word probably hits you like a ton of bricks. Brandons favorite movies brandon croker productions. It is based on the 1981 novel who censored roger rabbit. Are there any other movies like who framed roger rabbit. He leaves women feeling more alive than theyve ever felt before. Who framed roger rabbit video game 1988 taglines imdb.
Caricature of film noir in who framed roger rabbit. I was wondering if there are any other movies like that. Both are spectacular movies in their own right, but roger rabbit is really the last great film noir in the old school of john huston. This effect was achieved by shooting all of the liveaction sequences and then going back in to handdraw the animation. American gigolo 1980 hes the highest paid lover in beverly hills. Popeye characters in deleted funeral scene from who framed.
Who framed roger rabbit 1988 is a coproduction of disneys touchstone pictures subsidiary and steven spielbergs amblin entertainment, and it was distributed by disneys buena vista pictures distribution subsidiary. On the other hand, some artist show a more libertine attitude in the way they embed their humour in films. But its as an animated movies that roger rabbit has its real significance. Get all the latest updates on your favorite movies from new releases to timeless classics, get the scoop on moviefone.
The secret of nimh spirited away toy story who framed roger rabbit felidae roadside romeo back to the future. Acmes will isnt quite a red herringbecause it ends up being an important factor in the plot. Starring bob hoskins, christopher lloyd, joanna cassidy, charles fleischer. How who framed roger rabbit elevated the art of animation. Skrmain shows you the mistakes in who framed roger rabbit 1988. And who framed roger rabbit is the kind of movie that gets made once in a blue moon, because it represents an immense challenge to the filmmakers. Robert zemeckis 1988 classic, who framed roger rabbit, featured lots of iconic cartoon characters. Watch the movie trailer for who framed roger rabbit 1988.
Its the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble. After 25 years, who framed roger rabbit is still a groundbreaking classic. Who framed roger rabbit movie quotes rotten tomatoes. Eddie murphy feels like an idiot for passing on who framed roger rabbit roger rabbit 2 almost happened with j. Previously on this blog we discussed about how cartoons and live action actors cohabits in the toon dream background of mary poppins 20 years later in 1988 the disney studios won a new challenge making roger rabbit and the other citizens of toontown interact with real actors in a real not toon liked world. Movie details its the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble. Directed by robert zemeckis and starring bob hoskins, christopher lloyd, joanna cassidy and charles fleischer. Its fitting, then, that both of these are plots of movies written by screenwriting duo jeffrey price and peter s. Disney pixar, disney memes, film disney, disney animation, disney and. The film takes place in hollywood in 1947, in a world where humans and toons exist side by side. Taglines from original posters and videodvd covers. Ill always love who framed roger rabbit for revisiting and.
Quotes disney aladdin hilarious new ideas disney magic, disney pixar, disney. Who framed roger rabbit was innovative for the way that it convincingly combined the real world and cartoon characters. Log in copy shortlink report this content manage subscriptions. Robert zemeckis film is often remembered for its groundbreaking technical achievements and the novelty of seeing disney characters rubbing shoulders with. This is who framed roger rabbit trailer by don hahn on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Directed by robert zemeckis, who framed roger rabbit is a murder mystery turned on its very long rabbit ears, and a spirited tribute to the magic of animation and laughter. The most significant feature that defines and distinguishes the movie is the outstanding and seamless producers ability to integrate western live action with animation. For the children, the premise is about cartoon characters who live in the real world, which is basically every. What did impress me about who framed roger rabbit even at a young age was the converging of cartoon stars from disney, warner brothers, and elsewhere, all in one movie, animated more or less as. Who framed roger rabbit is one of those films that is great for both kids and adults. Eddie murphy feels like an idiot for passing on who framed roger rabbit kevin burwick dec 23, 2019. I watched who framed roger rabbit 30 years after it made me run terrified from the theater by meghan okeefe jun 21, 2018 30 years ago, who framed roger. Much as 1993s jurassic park remains the gold standard for blending cgi and animatronic effects to create a realisticlooking action thriller, 1988s who framed roger rabbit remains a gold standard for blending live action and animation.
A movie in which ted striker, the drunk from airplane. The violence in the cartoon is a sendup of violent cartoon gags such as those seen in warner bros and tom and jerry cartoons. Ending spoiler for who framed roger rabbit 1988, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. Gary wolf, author of the book the movie is kind of based on, loved the movie, in fact he liked it so much that he wrote a sequel to the original book more or less retconning the first and making the books closer to the movie california doubling. Who framed roger rabbit where to stream and watch decider.
Roger is electrocuted, set on fire, and pinned to the wall with knives to name a few situations in the cartoon. Unlike the movie roger, though, he doesnt really have the saving graces. Here we find two different living arrangements or ghettos. But im making the movie sound like homework for a film class. Wolfs 1981 novel who censored roger rabbit the film. I just finished watching roger rabbit and loved it. Caricature of film noir in who framed roger rabbit since we are now in the neonoir period in our studies, i feel that its necessary to mention a great comic approach to film noir as portrayed in liveactionanimation hybrid who framed roger rabbit 1988 directed by robert zemeckis and produced by steven spielberg. Shes a cartoon bombshell in every sense of the word, and when she utters her infamous tagline, im not. While this practice is pretty common today, in 1988 it was years ahead of its time and won the film at least one of its many oscars best visual effects. Popeye, bluto, and others appear only in this storyboarded funeral scene. Who framed roger rabbit is a 1988 american liveactionanimated mystery comedy film directed by robert zemeckis, produced by frank marshall and robert watts and written by jeffrey price and peter s. Come see some of the characters that didnt make the cut in.
Wolf, it stars bob hoskins, christopher lloyd, charles fleischer, stubby kaye and joanna cassidy. Roger rabbit, if you havent seen it, is a hilarious movie about a detective who comes to an. Theres not much eddie murphy can look back on and regret in. Wtop film critic jason fraley counts down his top 100 favorite hollywood quotes. Who framed roger rabbit is a 1988 fantasycomedy film directed by robert zemeckis, produced by steven spielberg, and based on gary k. The 100 best movie quotes of alltime as chosen by hollywood. Who framed roger rabbit 1988 movies, tv, celebs, and more. Like the roger rabbit of the movie, hes an overeager, goofy schmuck who tends to get in his own way and everyone elses. The world of who framed roger rabbit is seriously messed. Mommys going to the beauty parlor, darling, but im leaving you with your favorite friend, roger. It combines the use of traditional animation and live action, with elements of film noir, and stars bob hoskins, charles fleischer, christopher lloyd, kathleen turner, and joanna cassidy. In the lobby maroon studios who framed roger rabbit ost hungarian rhapsody dueling pianos who framed roger rabbit ost swing theory freedom trail studio hungarian rhapsody liszt. Its the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of. Blending a universe all his own and a couple others that were already world renowned, zemeckis took the opportunity to really experiment with technology and storytelling, and the results are incredible.
Wolf, the novelist whose book who censored rogert rabbit. I was shopping today and i came across the movie who framed roger rabbit and i picked it up to look it over. I love racketeer rabbit, for instance, featuring looney tunes. Sometimes, all it takes is a catchy slogan to make a successful movie, and great taglines last far beyond a films box office run. I dont mean the neonoir of brick or the scifi noir trappings of blade runner.
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