Product: Who Framed Roger Rabbit [VHS] (1988)
Rating: 5.0
A Classic Film On A Great DVD.
After BACK TO THE FUTURE, Robert Zemeckis proved once again to be among the best directors in the business. WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT is one of those films that defines the word "classic", and if not, it certainly comes close. The whole idea is ingenius! Get this...Hollywood, 1947: Humans share their world with living animated characters dubbed 'Toons. Brilliant! And it must be said that it would not be so brilliant if the effects were any less than they are. The filmmakers have done the miraculous, by seemlessly combining cartoons and live-action. You thought the combination MARY POPPINS or BEDKNOBS & BROOMSTICKS was flawless? Well, you ain't seen nothing yet. You are truly swept away into this world, and never, not EVER, do you stop to consider how this is possible. But the film is far from just an excuse to show off effects (like so many modern films are). No, the plot keeps you guessing, and everything is so compliated and fits so well together that I keep understanding more and more every single time I watch it! The actors are extremely talented, and work so well with their animated co-stars it's nothing short of mind-boggling. Bob Hoskins is very entertaining as anti-sober P.I. Eddie Valiant, and Christopher Lloyd shines as Judge what's-his-name. But, of course, the real star of the show is Roger himself; his mere existence is a masterpiece of idiocy! And I could not possibly write a review for this film without mentioning Jessica Rabbit.....without a doubt the hottest cartoon to appear on paper/the silver screen. A highly recommended film, and an absolute must-see!I'd only owned one VISTA Series title before buying WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT, and that was TOMBSTONE: THE DIRECTOR'S CUT. While that DVD had a spectacular transfer with seamless picture/sound quality, I was a bit disappointed with the extras. It is the same with this one. Though the picture quality isn't what I'd call seamless, it's the best the film's ever looked (at least since it's original release). The sound quality is fine, however. The special features, while informative, are not up to the preferred standard. Then again, all special features seem this way after owning/viewing The Extended Edition of LOTR!Conclusion: If you're a fan of Robert Zemeckis...well, this is one of his most famous (and certainly most ground-breaking) films! I you're just a fan of the film, see previous praise. If you're a fan of special edition DVDs (especially the VISTA Series), as long as you don't get you're hopes up too high, you'll be absolutely fine.