Robert Zemeckis seized on nascent CGI tech to insert 40-year-old cartoon characters into an IRL period detective yarn with a plot cribbed from Chinatown. The passage of nearly 40 more years only intensifies the question of who was this supposed to be for? Fortunately, it still looks pretty good and the conspiracy against public transportation remains germane. -Lee Gardner

“Virtually faultless on the technological front, it also excels in terms of a breathless, wisecracking script, deft characterisation (both human and Toon), and rousing action. At its best, the humour is as cruel, violent, and surreal as vintage Chuck Jones. Supremely entertaining – especially for adults.” (TimeOut)

1988 Robert Zemeckis 1.85:1 Color DCP 104 min.