How Who Framed Roger Rabbit Pulled Off Live Action Animation
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What happens when you take cartoon chaos and drop it into a gritty detective story that actually works? Who Framed Roger Rabbit might be one of the boldest movie swings of the last 40 years, blending slapstick cartoon madness with a noir mystery in a way that still feels surprisingly smart. We head to Maroon Studios and Cloverleaf Studios to break down why this 1988 classic still feels like a technical achievement, even in a world packed with CGI.
We talk about what makes the illusion so convincing, from the practical effects and real-world interactions to the tiny details…
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