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Over the Hedge
2006 83 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.8
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family
Director: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick
💬 Based on the comic
«Over the Hedge»
byMichael Fry
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Description
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating – and learns a lesson about family himself.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$155.02M
Worldwide:
$343.4M
Starring
Bruce Willis
Actor
Garry Shandling
Actor
Steve Carell
Actor
Awards
MTV Russia Movie Awards 2007
— Best Animated Feature
Saturn Awards 2007
— Best Animated Feature
Key opinion
Over the Hedge is a vibrant, fast-paced animated comedy that generally succeeds as a fun family film through its distinct ensemble of animal characters. While some viewers appreciate its humor and critique of consumerism, others criticize the narrative for being formulaic, predictable, or overly reliant on established tropes.
| Acting | The ensemble cast of animals, particularly the energetic squirrel Hammy and the manipulative raccoon RJ, serves as the film's strongest and most endearing asset. | |
| Production | The animation features a colorful, lively aesthetic that successfully captures the contrast between the lush forest and the suburban human world. | |
| Theme | The screenplay offers a sharp, comedic critique of American consumer culture and suburban excess that resonates with adult viewers. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the narrative structure are divided; some praise the tight, straightforward heist plot, while others find the reliance on predictable archetypes and 'stolen' tropes tedious. | |
| Humor | The film’s humor generates significant disagreement, with some finding the slapstick and gags consistently funny, while others dismiss the reliance on toilet jokes and juvenile antics as uninspired. |