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WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988) IS TERRIFYINGLY FUN!! MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching

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Reaction and Analysis of Robert Zemeckis' *Who Framed Roger Rabbit*

Revisit the 1988 animation/live-action masterpiece to explore its groundbreaking VFX, enduring noir tropes, and surprisingly mature themes.

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  • Successfully review the seamless integration of live-action actors with detailed 2D animation, setting a benchmark for hybrid filmmaking.
  • Analyze the surprisingly dark narrative elements, including existential dread and the menace of Judge Doom's "Dip."
  • Highlight forgotten technical achievements, such as the use of puppeteers to interact with the physical environment.

This discussion dives deep into the technical genius and narrative complexity of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, showing why this 1988 classic still feels modern and multi-layered today.

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JESSICA RABBIT'S STILL GOT IT!! Who Framed Roger Rabbit Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Cartoons for kids! Who Framed Roger Rabbit Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review — Tara Erickson & Aaron Alexander dive into Robert Zemeckis’ groundbreaking live-action/animation noir, celebrating its seamless ToonTown VFX, sly film-noir tropes, and surprisingly edgy humor! Cast & characters: Bob Hoskins (Eddie Valiant), Christopher Lloyd (Judge Doom), Charles Fleischer (Roger Rabbit/Benny the Cab), Kathleen Turner (Jessica Rabbit – voice), Joanna Cassidy (Dolores), Stubby Kaye (Marvin Acme), Alan Tilvern (R.K. Maroon), Richard LeParmentier (Lt. Santino), Lou Hirsch (Baby Herman – voice), Mel Blanc (Bugs Bunny/Daffy Duck/Tweety – voices), Mae Questel (Betty Boop – voice). Most iconic scenes we cover: Jessica’s “Why Don’t You Do Right?” at the Ink & Paint Club, the “patty-cake” scandal photos, Benny the Cab chase, the Daffy vs. Donald dueling pianos, Judge Doom dipping the poor shoe, the handcuff gag in Eddie’s office, the warehouse finale with the Dip cannon, the “shave and a haircut” knock, and Doom’s Toon reveal with the steam-roller. Most quotable lines: “I’m not bad, I’m just drawn that way.” • “Shave and a haircut—two bits!” • “Remember me, Eddie? When I killed your brother, I talked JUST… LIKE… THIS!” • “Patty-cake?!” • “Toons. Gets ’em every time.” We also shout out Amblin/Disney’s mega crossover cameos (Bugs & Mickey free-fall!), the puppeteering tricks, shadow integration, and why this 1988 classic still feels mind-blowingly modern. #WhoFramedRogerRabbit #RogerRabbit #JessicaRabbit #EddieValiant #JudgeDoom #BobHoskins #ChristopherLloyd #KathleenTurner #CharlesFleischer #RobertZemeckis #Amblin #Disney #LooneyTunes #BugsBunny #DaffyDuck #BettyBoop #Animation #LiveActionAnimation #FilmNoir #80sMovies #React #Reaction #MovieReaction #FirstTimeWatching #Movie #Review #MovieReview #Commentary The Naked Gun (2025) Reaction https://youtu.be/5QGcyurT8kc Hamilton Reaction https://youtu.be/hmaj4FIu5cM Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (2009) Reaction https://youtu.be/tbwLbr_bfgw Kpop Demon Hunters Reaction https://youtu.be/MB30DdNaqLA 0:00 Checking In! 1:16 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Reaction 26:16 HUEL 27:48 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Movie Reaction 57:23 Who Framed Roger Rabbit Review Follow Aaron On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Aparrel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Movie Talk (News, Spoiler Reviews, & Film Rumors!!!): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw8fPQ-21NVSb2IOwIiHbVt8 Youtube Video Reactions & Discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_qwcPsN_vOxXC6IVzrOQYG Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@j2174 2025-09-16

The shoe being killed in the acid still stabs me deep in my soul as an adult.

233 8 replies
@206judgementday206 2025-09-15

Fun fact, The Dip is "real". Turpentine, acetone, and benzene were in paint thinners that animators would use to remove ink from animation cels.

201 1 replies
@namco003 2025-09-15

FYI: Betty Boop, is voiced by the OG actress from the 40s. Also, you've seen her maybe in CHRISTMAS VACATION, as one of the great grandparents

148 4 replies
@anonymsly 2025-09-15

Low-key my favorite line in this movie is Betty Boop’s ‘yeah! what a lucky girl!’ about Jessica being married to Roger. To toon sensibilities, ROGER is the desirable one.

147 6 replies
@randellgoering1014 2025-09-30

Bob Hoskins said in an interview: his young son was mad at him for weeks, when Bob asked whats wrong his son said "You worked with Mickey Mouse and didnt introduce him!!!" 😂😂😂😂 soooo cute!!

84 1 replies
@wearenotamused6455 2025-09-15

The reason the script feels legit is because it is. It was originally supposed to be the sequel to "Chinatown" but couldn't get approved, so they combined it with another script and resubmtted it. It's based on the historical events in San Francisco dealing with the auto industry pushing out the trolley car services that dominated the public transportation sector.

75 2 replies
@jjrod80 2025-09-15

All the animation was hand drawn, frame by frame. They used over 300 artists to pull this off.

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@rmhartman 2025-09-15

Bob Hoskins said that after working on this so long he actually started to see them.

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@jesusaceves3893 2025-09-16

I keep forgetting that I'm watching actual Californians watch a movie where they have their own scenery on screen, kinda trippy lol

52 1 replies
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