Uneven tone but remains technologically dazzling

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2009)

I can see why some love this film. It remains technologically dazzling and the story will appeal to adults having been copied from Chinatown(!). Still, I found the manic character of Roger Rabbit almost too much to bear. Also, the combination of adult themes including some heavy-handed references to black civil rights didn't sit well with the cartoonish tone of the film. There are plenty of pratfalls and gags and Bob Hoskins does a commendable job under the circumstances. Christopher Lloyd is well cast as Judge Doom. I enjoyed the numerous cartoon cameos, in particular Betty Boop. Watchable.
Overall 7/10