A group of woodland animals, waking up to spring blossom, new flowers and... A hedge. After hibernating throughout winter they wake up to discover a “thing” they later discover to be a hedge dividing them from suburbia. The group then befriend a racoon called RJ who has a plan to steal food off of the new human residents in order to pay back the bear that RJ owes food to. The group of woodland animals are unaware of the Racoon’s plans and thinks he is trying to help prepare them for the next spring. RJ causes the group to be caught stealing food by the humans and they contact exterminators, the conclusion is for you to discover...
This film is relies on comedy to be successful. The witty script and hilarious characters that are mostly down to the great actors; William Shatner, Bruce Willis, Steve Carell, Wanda Sykes and Avril lavigne, to name just a few, not to mention the script writers contribute to the films comic abilities. The genre of the film is an animated comedy; it fantastically achieves the humour effortlessly. The movie makes references to the fact that we are building thousands of houses in forests where wild animals usually roam; this can be a good point because it makes the audience more aware of the issues surrounding the environment, although, it is subtle and isn’t repetitive.
No movie can be perfect and this one is no exception. Over The Hedge lacks personality when it comes to characters, with only one character bursting with fabulous traits. The idea of a group of different species of woodland animals living together doesn’t seem very realistic, but this film doesn’t have to be realistic as it is just an animated film.
I would suggest seeing this film because it doesn’t depend your age; it is almost certain to emit amusement and definitely won’t fail to satisfy. Especially great for children, but is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.
