Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1988Movie104 minEnglish

'Toon star Roger is worried that his wife Jessica is playing pattycake with someone else, so the studio hires detective Eddie Valiant to snoop on her. But the stakes are quickly raised when Marvin Acme is found dead and Roger is the prime suspect.

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

Plot Summary

In a 1947 Hollywood where cartoon characters known as 'Toons' live and work alongside humans, a private detective named Eddie Valiant, who is seeking to drink himself to death after his brother's death, is hired to investigate Roger Rabbit, a famous Toon who is suspected of having an affair with the wife of Marvin Acme, the owner of Toontown and Acme Corporation. Eddie's investigation leads him to uncover a sinister plot involving murder, greed, and a villainous judge who despises Toons.

Critical Reception

Who Framed Roger Rabbit was a massive critical and commercial success, lauded for its groundbreaking integration of live-action and animation, its witty and noir-infused storytelling, and its impressive performances. It is widely considered a masterpiece of the genre and a landmark achievement in filmmaking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its innovative blend of live-action and animation.
  • Lauded for its witty script and dark, noir-inspired atmosphere.
  • Acclaimed for the performances of its human and voice cast.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film's visual spectacle, its clever humor that appeals to both adults and children, and the seamless integration of cartoons into a live-action world. Many also appreciated the homage to classic Hollywood and film noir.

Awards & Accolades

Won 4 Academy Awards, including Best Film Editing, Best Sound Effects Editing, Best Visual Effects, and a Special Achievement Award for animation direction. Also nominated for 2 other Academy Awards. Received numerous other awards and nominations.

Fun Fact

The film's groundbreaking special effects required a team of over 200 animators and technicians who had to figure out how to make the animated characters interact convincingly with their live-action counterparts.

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