"Walt sent me": Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

   It's very rare that live action and animation come together. Some think of Mary Poppins. Others Bed Knobs and Broom Sticks. And some, Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Made in 1988, Who Framed Roger Rabbit is one of the most unique live action-animated blended films. Why? For one thing, it has characters from both Disney AND Warner Bros. It literally has one of the only scenes in film to have Bugs Bunny and Mickey Mouse together. Why else is it unique! Let's see: 

    Once upon a time in Hollywood, year 1947, a grouchy detective by the name of Eddie Valiant signs on to help cartoon maker R.K Maroon blackmail Marvin Acme. (You know how when you watch Loony Toons you see that all the common objects have the name "Acme" labeled on them? That's the guy.) Eddie ends up taking pictures of Marvin Acme with Jessica Rabbit, the wife of Maroon's cartoon star, Roger Rabbit. The pictures naturally send Roger into a fit of jealousy. When Roger's framed for killing Marvin Acme, Valiant becomes Roger's only hope. 

      Color's an interesting thing in this movie. The Toons are are somewhat brighter than the humans. You can see that major color difference between Roger and Valiant. This of course ques and/or suggests action. Is this film action packed? Yep.

        Why this is appealing to kids: Who framed Roger Rabbit? has the most interaction between animated and live action characters that I've seen. This encourages kids to turn on their imaginations when animated characters look more real when seen with a live actor. This can similarly be said for the Muppets. Kids that had imaginary friends may be able to thank Who Framed Roger Rabbit? for that. 


       



A question concerning toons and people: If a Toon is still in the shape of a human, (Like Betty Boop or Jessica Rabbit,) can they marry an actual human? What's your take on this? I'm assuming Jessica and Roger will have to adopt if they want children. But do they want to adopt children or rabbits? I'm thinking some of both. If you could marry a cartoon character, who would it be? (Besides Anime.) I pick Prince Philip from Disney's Sleeping Beauty. 




  

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