Film Critique: Assignment 1
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
I would consider Who Framed Roger Rabbit to be an excellent portrayal of a 40’s crime thriller with 80’s technology. Although riddled with minute continuity and factual errors Who Framed Roger Rabbit is the first successful movie to have life action and animation work seamlessly together in a way that makes you believe Roger and Jessica Rabbit are living breathing characters. Although there are more recent live-action animation films such as Space Jam, I would consider Who Framed Roger Rabbit to be the best in its field.
From the first moment that live action meets animations you can imagine this world and wish it were real. The Toons cast shadows and grasp live actors, giving the animations the feeling of being 3-dimentional. Knowing that the animators created all the artwork frame by frame make it even more spectacular to watch. The way in which the animators were able to bring together the artwork of various artists from Disney and Looney Tunes classics is outstanding. The way in which they cobbled together all of the different animated characters from real cartoons and designed it in a way that
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The lines are delivered well especially by the animated characters. The tone and speech patterns of the animated characters are consistent, making the characters believable and bringing the characters to life. The dialogue and the actions and reactions of the live action actors and the animated characters are done flawlessly to allow the audience to believe that the live action characters are actually talking and interacting to the Toons. The script is clearly based on the vocabulary and delivery of lines that were frequently seen in the private eye, crime thrillers in 40’s movies. The quick one-liners and puns and over exaggerated acting seen via Jessica Rabbits character in various scenes gives you the authentic feel of a 1940’s film noir but in full
Animated films are one of the most entertaining forms of media out there. When it comes to animated films, two major film companies may come to mind: DreamWorks and Disney. For the past couple of years, people have been asking which company is better, and the answer is quite simply Disney. They have better stories, they maintain a certain theme, they are consistent, and extremely successful which is what makes them stand out from other studios and film companies. Of course, DreamWorks has some of these qualities as well, but they are far and few in between.
Lots of music, fast cuts, fantastic cinematography and superb sets and costumes make it the lively tale it was meant to be. These features also make the film somewhat cartoon-like with a lot of heightened realism. Don't expect to see British people prancing around in tights when you rent this one. Luhrmann creates a world where gun-toting youths sport Hawaiian shirts and beachfront brawls are an everyday event.
As any cliché artist would say, “I started drawing a lot when I was younger;” but not me –I can’t remember when I started to enjoy the arts. I have always been driven to create and express myself. I painted scenery to calm my nerves, draw intricate objects to focus on details, and draw dynamic poses to allow development of my eye. The mountain of used sketchbooks fills its’ own bookcase, dating back to early elementary years when I would create little stories much like a comic book. Despite my deep love for the arts, I always loved animation much more. Animation is the perfect blend of drawing and creating visual aid, while elaborately designing a storyline and plot to engage the audience –animation lets the average audience member to feel
In many people’s opinions, animation means funny and humor and designed for children. The content of the animation is nothing more than fairy tales, legends, fables, etc. Animation even becomes a symbol of Disney cartoon. However, if we re-examine the animation from another point of view, we will find that it has grown out of a single commercial mode constraints. Some of the animations are complicated, obscure and abstract. Variety kinds of visual images in it stimulate the audience's optic nerves. This is the salient features of experimental animation. Experimental animation belongs to the field which between film and pure art. Innovation is the soul of it. In the production process, the
For decades animation has been a pinnacle for entertainment, but most of the content created since the dawn of animated entertainment have contained excruciatingly problematic aspects
In my opinion, I feel that this movie, compared to today’s standards, is poor quality. From the 1980’s to the current time, the Hollywood industries and other movie producers have made astronomical improvements with every film released, and ever since
What images come to mind as you reflect on your childhood? Playgrounds, blackboards, and soccer balls may be among the warmest of memories. Yet for many mermaids swim their thoughts, princesses get swept of their feet, and lions roar to their loyal place in the animal kingdom. There is no doubt that today’s entertainment has most of its touch using classical influences. Walt Disney has produced animated films that have captured the heart and imagination of audiences of all ages around the world through the magic of storytelling and imagery. Many of us appreciate the imagination and magic that Disney puts into its animations with out knowing they are based off of classical and traditional storylines
At first glance the movie made me think that I am watching a predictable criminal story. The opening shoot of the close up of that unique instrument was brilliant. Scenes were played in few sets that seemed to repeat every now and then. Music choice was closer to a happy comedy than building a tension. Such as shiny cobblestone street at night, that picture was used quiet few times during the movie. One of the best moments was when we could see the shadow on the wall that was slowly making its way towards the audience. Another moment that made me smile was a shoot of the cat that magically change its whole appearance within seconds transforming itself into a totally new cat. I wondered what happened with can number one? Most likely fury little creature quit his/hers acting career and left into deep Vienna.
Answer the following questions related to your reactions to the movie. Please write in complete sentences with proper grammar, spelling, and language appropriate to an academic paper. You can use the first person “I”, as I am asking you about your opinions/reflections. Please type your responses.
The film has a clever dialogue which resonated with young movie lover that found it to be exciting and
Although the opening scene of Who Framed Roger Rabbit is meant to be lighthearted and appealing to children, upon further examination the discriminatory treatment of Roger reveals the racist undertones. The scene begins in the cartoon universe with Roger Rabbit and a cartoon baby, named Baby Herman, that Roger is left as the caretaker. Throughout the scene the baby undermines his authority in almost every way as he tries to reach a cookie jar on top of the refrigerator. The refrigerator, however falls on Roger, and he then produces birds instead of stars. The director then calls cut and the camera shifts to the live-action characters who are shooting the scene and are very angry with Roger. First, an important visual is the framing of Baby Herman versus Roger. Throughout
In recent years, animated programs have dominated the world of film and TV in both America and Japan. These programs, known as cartoons and anime, are some of the most popular forms of entertainment today. Anime and cartoon shows, such as One Piece and Family Guy, have been running for decades and are very well known among society. Animated films such as Disney’s The Lion King and Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away have also thrived and even surpassed animated television shows in some instances. Both American and Japanese animation industries have flourished, and their cartoons and animes continue to grow in popularity. However, similarities and differences between the two soon arise when compared closely; these observations are often what lead fans to prefer one style over the other as well as shape pop culture.
Given the ever-enchanting character of animated Disney films, the idea of any of them being adapted into live-action has me salivating because the possibilities are endless. If drawn figures can be so splendid, you can only imagine how they'd be with any sense of actuality. I'm a part of the Little Mermaid-Aladdin-Lion King generation, so I was drooling worse than Beethoven the dog when I heard Beauty & The Beast was going to be done. My giddiness reached epic, Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic proportions upon hearing the director was Bill Condon, who authored magic with 2006's DreamGirls (which I raved about in a December anniversary article). It had been a while since I was so eager to see a movie. Though I was far from let down and I've been humming
“Who Framed Roger Rabbit” was a unique live action meets comedy film created in the 1980’s. The film featured the comedy duo of Bob Hoskins, acting as the straight man Eddie Valiant, and the voice of Charles Fleischer as his wacky sidekick, Roger Rabbit. Throughout the film we are introduce to a variety of contrasting themes, encapsulated by the mise en scene, which is divided between a seedy and dark depiction of 1980’s Los Angeles and the bright and colorful “Toon Town”. These disparities in scene eventually highlight the underlying issues regarding both of the cities, as the cruelties of realism and the whims of fiction clash, ultimately creating a sense of oppression warded off by flimsy escapism. To further this underlying tone, the film incorporates a variety of techniques, ranging from a round character who experiences this effect firsthand, to close ups and low angle shots used to highlight and accentuate
I think the effects in the movie who framed roger rabbit was like watching a cartoon all over again but then reality stepped in and it mixed. I think the effects were creative unlike most cartoons now and days, feels like most people forgot what all the amazing stories and shows that teach kids. From talking bullets to dancing shoes. Its effective even to the eye. The effects took a turn where it showed toon town when all the toons were welcoming anyone in toon town like there were welcoming them in their own home like in a way that is there home all of them or like related somehow. Toon town i would have to say was the most effective to see all the toons working well with most of the humans. And to see the toons out of toon town and in reality