Today i unmasked Hollywood's well kept secret weapon when it comes to making a movie not only watchable but an instant classic. There is one fail-safe inclusion that never fails to deliver. No, i'm not talking about boobs, but they are appreciated in movies... i'm talking about rabbits.
Think of a movie with a rabbit in it and you have just thought of a great movie. Go ahead, i dare you. Here's some examples. "Harvey" starring good old Jimmy Stewart. What a great flick about mental illness. Not only does it star an imaginary rabbit, but it stars a 7 FOOT TALL imaginary rabbit. Pure cinematic gold. They don't make 'em like they used to.
Following closely in it's paw prints is the great "Donny Darko" with another tall rabbit (not played by the same rabbit though). Again begging the question, is this rabbit real or am i mentally unstable? This equal opportunity film even gives hope to all un-cute rabbits out there with dreams of starring in a cult classic. If Frank can, any rabbit can. You go rabbit.
Next, "The Matrix" with it's Alice in Wonderland themed rabbit tattoo. It took more than a scantily clad, black vinyl wearing vixen to lure Neo out of his lair. He required something special. He required a special bunny tattoo. Again, instant classic due to a well placed rabbit.
Lastly, Monty Python's "Holy Grail" with the coup de gra of rabbit appearances. Those geniuses of modern cinema set the bar high by casting a MAN-EATING rabbit for the climax of the movie. Just try to top that, all you up-and-coming filmmakers. i can only image what the Craft Service food table looked like on that day of filming. Messy, messy, messy.
The list goes on and on, but another great thing about rabbits in movies: no allergic reactions. If only someone made a movie about robot rabbits, maybe called ROBBITS or RABBOTS even. Watch out Spiderman 2 i feel a big opening weekend for that one.
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