Honestly, I didn't write that. I don't remember where I got it from. But I would still agree with it. Mary Poppins and such (while wonderful) were very 2D. It wasn't until Roger Rabbit that it actually felt like these characters inhabited the same world. I could never quite shake the feeling/knowledge that the animation was superimposed over live action in the movies you mentioned.
Thanks for posting this!!!!!! Although, I can't say I agree with your description that live action with animation "didn't reach thematic or technical fulfillment until "Roger Rabbit"....? Have you not seen "Mary Poppins"? Or "Song of the South"? Or MGM’s "Invitaion To The Dance", where Gene Kelly dances with animated characters, including the sultan's daughter...? Amazing stuff. Great to see the first Alice short here though, thanks again!!!
Honestly, I didn't write that. I don't remember where I got it from. But I would still agree with it. Mary Poppins and such (while wonderful) were very 2D. It wasn't until Roger Rabbit that it actually felt like these characters inhabited the same world. I could never quite shake the feeling/knowledge that the animation was superimposed over live action in the movies you mentioned.
tomok97 10 months ago
Thanks for posting this!!!!!! Although, I can't say I agree with your description that live action with animation "didn't reach thematic or technical fulfillment until "Roger Rabbit"....? Have you not seen "Mary Poppins"? Or "Song of the South"? Or MGM’s "Invitaion To The Dance", where Gene Kelly dances with animated characters, including the sultan's daughter...? Amazing stuff. Great to see the first Alice short here though, thanks again!!!
TurboGent 10 months ago