Hop Re-Review

Hop


Release Date: 7th April 2011 - Australia


Production Companies
Universal Pictures (presents)
Relativity Media (in association with)
Illumination Entertainment

Distribution
Universal Studios Australia


Genre: Family/Comedy

Rating: G

Runtime: 95 minutes


Budget: $63,000,000

Box Office Gross:

$184,367,145 (Worldwide)


Plot Summary
E.B. is the son of the Easter Bunny, who wants nothing more than to follow in his father's footsteps and become a drummer instead. He runs away from home and is injured when an unemployed slacker named Fred accidentally runs him over and must take him in as he recovers. But E.B. soon takes advantage of his hospitality and becomes the worst house guest, which is too much for Fred to handle. Both will learn what it takes to grow up.


Live Action Cast
James Marsden - Fred O'Hare
Coleton Ray - Young Fred
Kaley Cuoco - Samantha "Sam" O'Hare
Gary Cole - Henry O'Hare
Elizabeth Perkins - Bonnie O'Hare
Tiffany Espensen - Alex O'Hare
David Hasselhoff - Himself
Chelsea Handler - Mrs. Beck
Russell Brand - Production Assistant (Cameo)

Voice Cast
Russell Brand - E.B.
Django Marsh - Young E.B.
Hugh Laurie - Mr. Bunny
Hank Azaria - Carlos & Phil
Hugh Hefner - Voice at Playboy
Mansion (Cameo)


Crew

Director - Tim Hill
Story/Screenplay - Cinco Paul and

Ken Daurio
Screenplay - Brian Lynch
Executive Producer - John Cohen
Producer - Christopher Meledandri

Producer/Unit Production Manager -

Michele Imperato

Production Designer - Richard Holland

CG Set & Prop Lead Designer - Philip A. Cruden

Illustrators - James Hegedus,

Patrick Von Janice and Carol Police

Art Director - Charlie Daboub
Character Designer - Peter DeSeve

Designer: "Young E.B."/Animation Supervisor -

Chris Bailey

Set Decorator - Don Diers

Property Master - Emily Ferry

Costume Designer - Alexandra Welker
Director of Photography - Peter Lyons Collister

First Assistant Director - Michele Panelli-Venetis

Second Unit Director/Director of

Photography - Thomas E. Ackerman

Stunt Coordinator - John Moio
Special Effects Supervisor - Alan E. Lorimer
Visual Effects Supervisor: Rhythm & Hues -
Raymond Chen

Digital Supervisor: Rhythm & Hues - Michael Conelly

Animation Supervisors: Rhythm & Hues -
Ryan O'Donoghue, Kevin Jackson,

Rebecca Ruether, Chad Shattuck, Adam Yaniv
and Matt Shumway

Senior Animation Supervisor: Rhythm & Hues -

Andrew Arnett

Crowd Animation Lead - C.J. Sarachene

Animation Layout Supervisor: Rhythm & Hues -

Colbert Fennelly
Previsualisation & Layout Supervisor -

Pepe Valencia

Sequence Supervisors: Rhythm & Hues -

Harry Brutsche IV, Walt Jones, Perry Kass,

Yogesh Lakhani, Josh Saeta and Jeff Wells

Editors - Peter S. Elliot and Gregory Perler

First Assistant Editor - Matthew Schmidt

Supervising Sound Editor - Richard L. Anderson

Sound Designer - Ann Scibelli

Sound Editors - Mike Chock and John Dunn

Re-Recording Mixers - Tom Johnson

and Gary A. Rizzo

Foley Artists - Gary A. Hecker and

Catherine Ross

Music - Christopher Lennertz

Music Supervisor - Julianne Jordan

Additional Music & Arrangements/

Choir Conductor - Philip White

Review
Happy Easter, everyone! I noticed so few movies made for Easter in re-experiencing the family-oriented sugar rush HOP, which I reviewed in 2012. I just realised HOP wasn't so good after all, but it makes the first Alvin & The Chipmunks movie look shabbier in comparison. It is the first attempt by Illumination to integrate animation into a live-action setting. It wasn't enough when you see James Marsden throughout its running time; you'll be disappointed after watching HOP on the big and flat screens. To my critical beating, the film would have been better if E.B. was the main focus and if the story wasn't ridiculous and not shared with the actor who once played Cyclops (no offence to Mr. Marsden, who performed well in the movie).

This bunny would have become a likeable character to the children's parents. The script could have been more engaging, with an inspiring plot to capture all ages. The film needs to have less childlike humour and moments aimed at 6-to-12-year-olds. There are a few jokes I did get as an adult. I still find the animation terrific in eye candy.

Only juveniles and families can watch HOP, even though it is below average for older viewers. I should continue my work as you all should wait for the following review.

Star rating: (4/10) Below Average

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