Review #352: Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Cast
Bob Hoskins (Eddie Valiant), Charles Fleischer (Roger Rabbit, Benny the Cab, Psycho, Greasy), Christopher Lloyd (Judge Doom), Kathleen Turner (Jessica Rabbit), Joanna Cassidy (Dolores), Alan Tilvern (R. K. Maroon), Stubby Kaye (Marvin Acme), and Lou Hirsch (Baby Herman) Directed by Robert Zemeckis (#317 - The Polar Express)
Review
Well, well, what can I say. I've heard so much about this film and its new techniques it used all those years ago, directed by none other than Robert Zemeckis. While the Polar Express wasn't exactly great per se, it was okay. This film...is so much better. The animation works really well, especially when it interacts with the live action characters, obviously made with skill and care. The acting works too, especially from Bob Hoskins. I love the way he acts with Roger, managing to get a laugh from me even when he is so hard boiled. Fleischer does well, emulating a classic cartoon character, not too annoying, which is fine. He also voices other characters who are just as memorable. But Lloyd steals the show, with the scenes that he is in, then again, he always gave me a sense of enjoyment, which stays around here. The rest of the cast, including Turner, do respectable jobs, keeping the tone of the film intact. This is a charming film that manages to keep itself going, weaving a creative story along with making me laugh, being a highlight of animation all in all.
Overall, I give it 10 out of 10 stars.
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