So Robert Zemeckis is mulling over the idea of making a sequel to Who Framed Roger Rabbit. On the surface, that doesn't sound so bad I admit. However, the reason I am flagging this as a less than stellar move is the mention of something else.
Motion Capture.
Yep. He wants to replace the glorious, almost organic feel of the hand-drawn and painted work with computerized replacements.
I mean, what the hell is that about? I know he likely enjoyed working on Beowulf and such, but really, there is no call for motion capture on a movie that was based on the premise that ink and paint cartoon characters were real. I mean, the thing they were all afraid of was a chemical brew that broke down those two substances.
What is the dramatic devise that will work against the toons? A computer virus? Something that breaks down ping pong ball covered rubber suits? The Windows ME operating system?
Now, don't get me wrong... I am not completely adverse to computers having a part in such a movie. If Pixar/Disney was involved and they were animating the characters in that magical way they do, well, I am sure it would turn out well. But motion capture is just the laziest way of doing things.
Luckily, with Robert Zemeckis, he gives away all the plot points in the preview, so I might get away without seeing his motion capture *ahem* masterpiece. And let's face it, Kathleen Turner's voice isn't what it once was either.
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