Release Date
April 1, 2011
DVD Release Date
March 23, 2012 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
90 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG for some mild rude humor
Blending state of the art animation with live action, "Hop" is a comedy about E.B. (voiced by Russell Brand), the teenage son of the Easter Bunny. On the eve of taking over the family business, E.B. leaves for Hollywood in pursuit of his dream of becoming a drummer. He encounters Fred (James Marsden), an out-of-work slacker with his own lofty goals, who accidentally hits E.B. with his car. Feigning injury, E.B. manipulates Fred into providing... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
After nearly a year since it came to theaters, the Easter-themed movie Hop bounded its way onto DVD last week, understandably timed to take advantage of the religious holiday once again. An animated/live-action blend, Hop is more tolerable than other recent films in the sub-genre, though comparing the movie to the likes of Garfield and Alvin and the Chipmunks doesn't say a whole lot. In other words, the movie will entertain very young kids and not insult parents, but is no comedy classic. Full movie review »
