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Who Stole Roger Rabbit?
When gorgeous Jessica loses her rabbit, Toon Town gets turned inside out to find it.
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Plot Summary
In 1947 Hollywood, a toon-hating private detective is hired to investigate an affair between the wife of a cartoon studio mogul and a famous animated rabbit. When the mogul is found murdered, the detective finds himself teaming up with the rabbit to clear his name and uncover a conspiracy involving a villainous judge who plans to destroy the cartoon neighborhood of Toontown.
Critical Reception
Who Framed Roger Rabbit was a critical and commercial triumph, praised for its groundbreaking blend of live-action and animation, its witty script, and its charismatic performances. It is widely regarded as a masterpiece of animation and a landmark film in cinema history, revitalizing the genre.
What Reviewers Say
A dazzling and inventive fusion of animation and live-action.
Praised for its visual effects, humor, and noirish atmosphere.
Often cited for its technical achievement and entertaining narrative.
Google audience: Audiences were captivated by the film's innovative animation techniques and its seamless integration with live-action. Many found the movie to be hilariously funny, with memorable characters and a compelling mystery that appeals to both adults and children.
Awards & Accolades
Won 1 Academy Award (for Film Editing) and was nominated for 3 others. It also won 3 BAFTA Awards and was nominated for 7 others. Additionally, it received a Special Achievement Academy Award for its animation direction.
Fun Fact
The film required over 80,000 drawings of Roger Rabbit and over 100,000 drawings for all the other Toon characters, which were then meticulously composited into the live-action footage.
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