Product: Who Framed Roger Rabbit [VHS] (1988)
Rating: 5.0
Finally, the Rabbit gets his Due! :-)
This film was released in 1988, and told the story of adorable and whacky cartoon characters spilling over into the "real" world as studio contract players. It's basically a buddy cop noir detective story between a hard boiled detective (Bob Hoskins) and a fuzzy white animated rabbit he is helping. Amazingly enough NO CGI was used at all - 840,000 hand painted cells were overlaid onto live action! It's amazingly real, and hasn't really been topped before or since.Previously ROGER RABBIT was released as a bare bones single DVD without any extras, bells or whistles. Buena Vista corrects this oversight with a stunning loaded new package which contains two DVDS.The first is labeled the "Family Friendly" version, and contains the pan and scan version of the film and a kid friendly documentary about the movie. Also included are three cartoon shorts featuring Roger and Baby Herman previously only seen in theatres. There is a rather remote intensive game included as well that should keep youngsters entertained, but not quite up to their Playstation standards.The second disc is for ENTHUSIASTS, and contains more in-depth technical information and the widescreen version of the film. Commentary and pop up factoids round out this disc for all of us DVD lovers who like these features.It is well worth the investment! Stunning presentation in a handsome package, and whimsical menus that reflect the movie. I love it! :-)