The Hedge is a must see for 2006, and all-time

Rating: 9/10 (14 May 2006)

I like animations and 2006 is packed with quite a few of these movies that will be kid-centric. While the cast of "Over the Hedge" was a little surprising and mystifying the end result was remarkable.
Nick Nolte looks better as a bear than the last time we saw him as a human. The oaf-like sidekick from the TV series "Wings" was the perfect "Verminator" and the ignorant boss from "The Office" was the best representation of a squirrel I've seen though his primary concern was finding his nuts. The rest of the movie fell into place so well that not only were the kids entertained but the parents had a few laughs as well.
The adventure is fantastic though believable in the cartoon sense. With lessons to learn, characters that you'll love to hate and the non-stop action. My Kids were glued to their seats.
Notable coolness... Mr. William Shatner sheds his Shatner-esquire mannerisms for the role of a possum, playing the father of heather (Avril Lavigne) who, together display a perfect and honourable single-parent family with respect for each other. Bruce Willis plays a resourceful, though self-centered raccoon named RJ that wants to use his new-found forest mates to repay a debt, to a bear. He learns about family and loyalty. His transformation was one of many and the most rewarding for the character. The whole cast is wonderful.
On May 19th this wonderful movie opens and should be a must-see for any family or for those young at heart.