When it comes to animated animals, forestry division, I'm still stuck on "Bambi." However, "Over the Hedge," DreamWorks' new 3-D animated feature, has its pleasures. It's energetic, colorful, occasionally clever and brims with top-drawer voice talent. And given such recent critter-themed monstrosities as "Madagascar" and "Chicken Little," it could've been a lot worse. Read the full review
Spring has sprung, and Verne and his woodland friends awaken from their long winter's nap to discover that a tall, green "thing" has mysteriously cropped up right through the middle of their home. Enter RJ, an opportunistic raccoon, who explains that the world beyond the hedge is the "gateway to the good life" where peculiar creatures called humans live to eat, rather than eat to live.
Directors: Tim Johnson, Karey Kirkpatrick
Starring: Bruce Willis, Garry Shandling, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Avril Lavigne
Run time: 84 minutes
Release date: May 19, 2006
Rating: PG for some rude humor and mild comic action.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution: B-
"... eminently kid-friendly with some important lessons to impart, plenty of broad slapstick and the expected bodily fluids gags."
Austin American-Statesman: 3 of 5 stars
"... has plenty of gags to keep youngsters interested."
The Palm Beach Post: C
"Kids might be entertained, but even preschoolers have had their cartoon tastes elevated by better work than this."
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