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Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, 1988
English
USA
Profile of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit? can be described as exciting, feel good, and humorous. The plot revolves around a parallel world, a frame-up, and a private detective. Its comic aspect comes from satire and irreverent humor. Who Framed Roger Rabbit?'s main genres are comedy, fantasy, and animation. In terms of style, it is neo-noir, has a Hollywood tone, and involves twists and turns. In approach, it is not serious and fantastical. Who Framed Roger Rabbit? is fast paced. It is located in Hollywood. It takes place in the 20th century. Visually, Who Framed Roger Rabbit? includes animation and live action. It is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being groundbreaking, original, and a masterpiece. Who Framed Roger Rabbit? is well suited for a family outing, a date night, and teens.
Summary of Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Someone is out to steal "Toon Town" from cartoon characters -- and to get their hands on the valuable property, they have framed its biggest cartoon star for murder. Detective Eddie Valiant comes out of self-enforced "retirement" to solve the case and save the toons in this technically magnificent film. Academy Award Nominations: 4. Academy Awards: Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Effects Editing.
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| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 22 June 1988 |
| Runtime: | 104 min |
| Awards: | Academy Awards |
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Variety
An unparalleled technical achievement... Yet the story amounts to little more than inspired silliness about the filmmaking biz where cartoon characters face off against cartoonish humans.
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Without warning, the picture falls hard into the very trap it had so studiously avoided, the one marked Expensive Gimmick... The same feature that begins like no film you've ever seen ends like every cartoon you've always avoided.
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- by: Rick Groen
Users Reviews
When a generic CGI kid flick comes out, I sigh sadly, as it seems that today's generation won't get another hilarious masterpiece like this. Making this film took LOTS of guts, and it paid off tremendously well! The performances are nice across the...
- 12.October.2009
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- by: Daniel Valdez
- Daniel Valdez rated this movie
9/10Amazing
Cartoons and a murder investigation - what a combination. An offbeat comedy that is a must-see. Hilarious and smart.
- 27.August.2008
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- by: mishehu
- mishehu rated this movie8/10Great
