Who Framed Roger Rabbit [25th Anniversary Edition] [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [1988]

This is a classic. I just love it. I love thw blend of animation and real people.

It was entertaining. I kept laughing. I enjoy good a well done cartoon.

The 25th anniversary edition of Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a two-disc blu-ray/dvd combo with different features on each. The blu-ray disc has a commentary that explains in detail the challenge in making this movie syncing animation and live action with a story line that was more than just a funny exercise. Steven Spielberg insisted that a strong plot with urgency had to drive the film, and the writers found a real incident that also meant life or death to the toons, as the cartoon characters in Roger Rabbit are called. The director, Robert Zemeckis, had two financial flops before he did RR, so this $70 million live-action cartoon might have sunk his Hollywood career for good, had it failed. Happily, it was a box-office smash and still holds up 25 years later. Roger Rabbit is the first cartoon noir film, combining a murder mystery that involves animated characters, human beings, and a well-blended mix of humor and pathos. The late, great Bob Hoskins really made this movie work, playing alcoholic detective Eddie Valiant, whose partnership with his brother ended tragically when a toon dropped a piano on his brother's head. Other cast members include Stubby Kaye, Joanna Moore, Christopher Lloyd, and the voices of Charlie Fleischer as Roger, Kathleen Turner as Jessica, and the iconic Mel Blanc doing some of his classic characters. Mae Questal does the voice of Betty Boop, which she made famous in the 1930s, and June Foray also adds another role to her literally hundreds of audio achievements. (She was most memorable as Rocky the Flying Squirrel.) After you see the movie, watch it again with the commentary. Numerous plot changes occurred during the production; you can watch a cut clip of Bob Hoskins with a cartoon pig head. Don't skip seeing the dvd, devoid of commentary but containing pop-ups on the side of the screen, acting as footnotes to elaborate on dialogue. For example, a producer asks Bob Hoskins what he knows about show business. Hoskins replies, "Only that it's like no business I know." The pop-up explains the reference to the hit show tune, "There's No Business Like Show Business." One more reason to grab up this special edition is the price. Best Buy has or had it for under $7. It originally listed for much more and will probably show up on eBay for a Benjamin once copies disappear. Kids loved this movie, but it's intelligent and entertaining for adults as well. Just as in the golden age of animated short cartoons, Roger Rabbit contains jokes that will go over the heads of the youngsters, while their folks will chuckle at the double-entendres. (The Disney Channel cut a few of the "risqué" remarks when the movie first aired on TV.)

Forgot how fun this movie is. Have not seen it in years and it took my right back. The mixture of the Disney and Warner Brothers cartoon charters was so great and the humans in the movie were fun too. A must have.

I saw this movie back when it came out, and while still a young child. The movie is surreal and impressive visually! The characters seem so real, juxtaposed against their live action counterparts. It's an impressive movie, but one I would say has more of a gritty feel given that kids may be interested. Those that have seen it, know the famous shoe dip scene, and how sad it was. Overall, for slightly older youths and up, it's absolutely worth it.

This movie is hilarious! I never get tired of watching it. I would recommend it to everyone. The price of this movie was a very good value. I bought this movie as an early birthday present for me and my sister! I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have a good laugh.

I have loved this movie for always, had to make sure I bought it show I can show my kids!

Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a classic movie full of animation and entertainment that was way ahead of it's time when it was at the movies. This 25th Anniversary edition recaptures the magic and brings it to the living room TV screen. Kids and family of all ages will love everything the flick offers.