Product: Who Framed Roger Rabbit [VHS] (1988)
Rating: 5.0
Wacky and Original. One of My All-Time Favorite 80's Films!
Oh baby! That's what I'm talking about. Hilarious, original, and super cool! The 80's produced some classic gems during its time, and this one (IMO) tops them all!I loved this film so much as a kid. Even as an adult, I still enjoy watching it. I believe it's great family entertainment--more so than the current lackluster offerings from Disney and digitally animated Pixel films. It contains a solid plot, excellent acting, smart script, fantastic visuals, and an abundance of your favorite LOONEY toons! There are cameo appearances from a colorful array of beloved cartoon characters (Bugs, Mickey, Betty Boop, Daffy, Donald, etc.).Film includes an extraordinary cast of actors: Charles Fleischer (the voice over of Roger Rabbit, Benny the Cab, Greasy, and Psycho), Bob Hoskins (Detective Valiant), Christopher Lloyd (Judge Doom), Kathleen Turner (Jessica Rabbit), the legendary voice artists of Mel Blanc (aka "The Man of a Thousand Voices" who does Bugs, Daffy, Tweety, Porky, and Sylvester) and Mae Questel (who does Betty Boop!), just to name a few....Do expect plenty of laughs and the wonderful added mystery and suspense! Although I do recommend this as a family film, I'd advise parents to watch out for the following: some cursing, a "dip-kill" of a toon, and most especially--the icky and frightful ending of Judge Doom! It's super scary (as a kid I would always hide under a pillow during that part) and not for the very young to see.Yet don't miss it. It's a landmark film--a classic in every sense--rekindling the Golden Age of American animation.