Cartoon-Noir

Rating: 9/10 (18 November 2006)

I'm a sucker for cartoons, and I'm also a sucker for film noir. So when you mix these two genres I can either love it or hate it. In the chase of Roger Rabbit, I love it.
In a world where cartoon characters and humans co-exist a man called Marvin Acme is found murdered. Someone dropped a piano on his head. The suspect is a cartoon rabbit, named Roger, who's only hope lies on the human detective Eddy Valiant. There is still one problem, Eddy isn't that found of toons.
Blending the darker aspects of film noir with the humor of cartoons isn't an easy task, but this movie succeeds very well. Bob Hoskins does a great job as Eddy Valiant, especially since most of his costars aren't real. And Christopher Lloyd plays one of the most scary villains yet seen in cinema.
For old cartoon fans like myself there are a lot to be happy for. A lot of our old favorites shows up. The most hilarious, and in my opinion funniest, part is the piano duel between Donald and Daffy Duck. But other characters will show up their well known faces, too. Even Betty Boop has a small cameo.
This is a great movie to watch with your kids a rainy afternoon. And if you don't have any, see it anyway. It's good to laugh after all!