The Best of Roger Rabbit
The Best of Roger Rabbit

The Best of Roger Rabbit

1996Movie25 minEnglish

VIdeo compilation of the three Roger Rabbit shorts: 'Tummy Trouble', 'Roller Coaster Rabbit' and 'Trail Mix-Up'.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users89%
Director: Robert ZemeckisGenres: Animation, Comedy, Crime, Family, Fantasy, Mystery

Plot Summary

In a 1947 Los Angeles where toon characters and humans coexist, a private detective is hired to investigate an affair between movie star Marvin Acme and the wife of a famous cartoon rabbit. However, when Acme is found murdered, the detective must clear the rabbit's name and uncover a conspiracy that involves a toon-hating judge and a plot to destroy the city's beloved toon district.

Critical Reception

Who Framed Roger Rabbit was a critical and commercial success, praised for its groundbreaking visual effects blending live-action and animation, its witty script, and its neo-noir tone. It is widely regarded as one of the best films of the 1980s and a landmark in animation history.

What Reviewers Say

  • A technical marvel that seamlessly blends live-action and animation.
  • Praised for its inventive humor, sharp dialogue, and compelling mystery.
  • A nostalgic and exhilarating cinematic experience.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's incredible visual effects, unique blend of genres, and overall entertainment value. Many appreciate the clever writing and memorable characters, making it a timeless classic for all ages.

Awards & Accolades

Won 1 Academy Award for Best Film Editing, and nominated for 3 others. Also won BAFTA Awards for Best Visual Effects and Best Production Design.

Fun Fact

The iconic 'smash cut' gag where Roger Rabbit is physically thrown through a wall was achieved by filming actor Charles Fleischer in a Roger costume falling through a real wall, and then compositing that footage with live-action shots of Bob Hoskins reacting.

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