For my genre film, I chose to watch Who Framed Roger Rabbit. It's a 1988 film that takes place in a 1947 Hollywood where humans and toons coexist somewhat harmoniously. Detective Eddie Valiant is hired to tale Jessica Rabbit, wife of cartoon star Roger Rabbit. He catches her and Marvin Acme, owner of gag factory Acme Incorporated, in a rather compromising position. When faced with the facts, Roger goes a little nutty (er, nuttier) and finds himself wanted for Mr. Acme's murder. It's up to Valiant to doge the law and find out the truth.
This movie is visually engaging and modern enough to evade the pacing issues of the earlier films. Also, it's a parody, so there's more humor than any other examples of film noir (ie: it has humor). It captures the feel of the genre with the visual and story elements such as trench coats, dead partners, and alcoholism. More than these simple gags, however, the movie actually feels like a film noir. It borrows from other movies we've watched, noticeably Chinatown in the way Valiant refuses to return to Toon Town.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit is a treat to watch. It may not be the most "family friendly" movies, but the innuendoes stay at that. It's another perfect five out of five, though it might not be as good as Monsoon Wedding. Seriously, everyone should check that film out!
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