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Cool World (1992)

Rate: 5
Viewed: 2/15

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2/15: It's impossible to watch Cool World without thinking of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Both are similar when it comes to bridging the gap between two worlds: real and cartoon. However, what makes the former different is that it's not for kids. Believe it or not, I was liking the film and ready to give it an '8' until the last fifteen minutes which is a total screw-up of an ending. Harris, who's played by Brad Pitt, was supposed to die as a way of saying, "This is what happens in the real world." Ditto for Holli.

I have no idea what the hell happened to Jack Deebs as he becomes some sort of a superhero(?). There should be a more appropriate ending for him from a moral standpoint because he's the one who created Cool World. So, that's why I like the film for its premise: two separate worlds where the characters have to abide by certain laws.

The idea of no cartoon characters are allowed to have sex with human beings in Cool World is great because it'll upset the balance of life. The film shows why and what will happen afterwards. Also, I like the idea of Harris electing to live in Cool World because he doesn't want to deal with problems that are associated with the real world. The background looks creative in order to blend in with the set pieces.

In the meantime, Brad Pitt, Gabriel Byrne, and Kim Basinger turn in fantastic performances although it's hard to make their acting work when standing next to the cartoon characters. Hence, they end up being slightly off the mark whether it's by eye or physical contact. There are times that the cartoon characters can be too many in number.

All in all, Cool World is an interesting neo-noir picture that's marred big time by the ill-advised ending.