Set in a fantastical version of 1947 Los Angeles, this groundbreaking film blends live-action and animation to tell the story of a private detective, Eddie Valiant, played by Bob Hoskins, who is reluctantly drawn into a mystery involving cartoon characters, or “Toons.” The film features the voice talents of Charles Fleischer as the titular animated character, Roger, and Kathleen Turner as the sultry Jessica Rabbit. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the movie is notable for its innovative special effects and its seamless integration of animated characters with live actors. It won four Academy Awards, including a Special Achievement Award for Animation Direction. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.