‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Download and Reviews

December 28, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Animation, Comedy, Crime

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Movie Details

Who Framed Roger Rabbit tagline: It’s the story of a man, a woman, and a rabbit in a triangle of trouble.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit - DVD Cover

Who Framed Roger Rabbit DVD Cover

Actors:
Bob Hoskins Eddie Valiant
Christopher Lloyd Baron von Rotton a.k.a. “Judge Doom”
Joanna Cassidy Dolores
Charles Fleischer Roger Rabbit/Benny The Cab/Greasy/Psycho
Stubby Kaye Marvin Acme
Alan Tilvern R.K. Maroon
Richard LeParmentier Lt. Santino
Lou Hirsch Baby Herman
Betsy Brantley Jessica”s Performance Model
Joel Silver Raoul (Director)
Paul Springer Augie
Richard Ridings Angelo
Edwin Craig Arthritic Cowboy
Lindsay Holiday Soldier
Mike Edmonds Stretch
Directors: Robert Zemeckis
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10 out of 49,678 votes

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Movie Review

“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” Plot Summary

A toon hating detective is a cartoon rabbit’s only hope to prove his innocence when he is accused of murder.

A unique movie experience

‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ is a wonder in the art of making films. Because it mixes live-action and cartoons, it was a challenge to be made. But that’s exactly what makes it so distinguish and unique, especially considering that the idea works out so well. It’s a different and original movie experience, a real winner.

Yet, the film is more than a combination of live-action and cartoons. It has a dark atmosphere with lots of suspense, almost like a thriller. Classic humor isn’t forgotten either, with numerous funny lines and hysterical gags, as well as humorous characters. The joke about В«uncle ThumperВ» is one of the funniest, but there are many others. There’s also a hilarious piano acting with Donald Duck and Daffy Duck, which they play the same piano song as in Tom & Jerry’s short ‘The Cat Concerto’ and have their hilariously silly battle. In fact, the soundtrack of the movie is excellent, including Jessica Rabbit’s song ‘Why don’t you do right?’ and a suspense music very similar to one from the original ‘Back to the Future’.

Other movies that successfully mix live-action and cartoons are ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Pete’s Dragon’ and ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’. Like ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’, those three movies combine this ‘marriage’ very well. On the other hand, other movies such as ‘Space Jam’ tried this idea but without the same success.

I believe that this movie was made in a unique moment of inspiration. The sceneries are great, the designs, the cartoons, the backgrounds, the details, the animation, the special effects, the artwork… everything was carefully made and I very much welcome that. This is one of the greatest live-action films from Disney.

Great actors make the difference too. Bob Hoskins is English but speaks with an excellent American accent, not to mention that he does the amazing thing of acting against the air. Joanna Cassidy, Charles Fleischer, Alan Tilvern, Stubby Kaye, Cristopher Lloyd and Kathleen Turner are awesome too. Kathleen Turner is the voice of Jessica Rabbit, with that sexy and sensual voice. And… guess what! Even the singer Frank Sinatra has a minor role in this film as the hilarious but useless Singing Sword. Even without looking at the credits, who wouldn’t recognize that great voice? Frank Sinatra’s voice is just as recognizable as Nat King Cole’s or Sterling Holloway’s.

As for the characters, the weasels are a perfect example of chronical stupidity. They’re humorous because they’re always laughing, even though they know what happens to someone who can’t stop laughing.

Marvin Acme is В«the king of the jokesВ», always humorous and cheerful and at his funniest with his mythical hand-buzzer. Angelo is an idiot, drunk and greedy guy, but funny at the same time. Dolores is a great character. R. K. Maroon is an interesting character with half a dark side and half a good side. Judge Doom is a great villain, humorous, mysterious and somewhat sinister. Roger Rabbit is hilarious and very jolly – that’s his only purpose as a cartoon, like he says himself. Jessica Rabbit is a very sexy cartoon, one of the most beautiful and sexiest ever – she’s not bad, she’s just drawn that way. Benny the Cab is funny. Baby Herman is a bit annoying – he might look innocent at first, but he is extremely rude and he loves to woo women. Eddie Valiant is another great character – grumpy, serious and funny sometimes. And he looks very much like my godfather in appearance.

The movie takes place in Hollywood, 1947. It does recreate the 40’s very well. That influence is notorious in many ways, including the cars used.

Before finishing, let me say that I like rabbits very much. They’re adorable and very cute animals, although in the cartoons they aren’t as cute – but they’re usually funny in cartoons.

This should definitely be on Top 250.

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‘Blade Runner’ Download and Reviews

August 13, 2009 by Paul Wall  
Filed under Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

“Blade Runner” Movie Details

Blade Runner tagline: A Futuristic Vision Perfected [2007 Final Cut]
Blade Runner - DVD Cover

Blade Runner DVD Cover

Actors:
  • Hy Pyke
  • Harrison Ford Rick Deckard
    Rutger Hauer Roy Batty
    Sean Young Rachael
    Edward James Olmos Gaff
    M. Emmet Walsh Bryant
    Daryl Hannah Pris
    William Sanderson J.F. Sebastian
    Brion James Leon
    Joseph Turkel Tyrell
    Joanna Cassidy Zhora
    James Hong Hannibal Chew
    Morgan Paull Holden
    Kevin Thompson Bear
    John Edward Allen Kaiser
    Taffey Lewis
    Directors: Ridley Scott IMDB Rating: 8.3/10 out of 174,546 votes

    “Blade Runner” Movie Review

    “Blade Runner” Plot Summary

    Deckard, a blade runner, has to track down and terminate 4 replicants who hijacked a ship in space and have returned to earth seeking their maker.

    The Best of the Best

    Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner is, quite simply, the most awe-inspiring and breathtaking film made to this date. The opening shots of the movie will be permanently burned into your memory. This film has made such an impact on movie-making that it is almost impossible that another science fiction film can be made without any influence from this movie. The compelling story, the terrific direction and editing from frame to frame, and most of all, the cinematography will blow you away. The cast is perfect, each bringing something wonderful to their characters that you’ll forever remember them from this performance. Rutger Hauer in particular shines, stealing the film with every scene he’s in. This film should be on every top 10 list out there. Movie magic at its best!

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