Behind The Hedge Lies Danger And Food

Rating: Null/10 (4 March 2010)

Though I'm not as much a Dreamworks fan as I am of Pixar, they have made some exceptional stuff like 'Kung Fu Panda', 'Shrek', 'Flushed Away' etc. 'Over The Hedge' also belongs to this category mainly because of the humour that works on so many levels (satire, slapstick, absurd, outrageous, situational etc). In a subtle way, the film is also a social commentary about suburban life, the influence of infrastructure on nature and people's eating habits. Johnson and Kirkpatrick have done a fabulous job as directors. Moreover the voice cast that includes Bruce Willis, Wanda Sykes, Allison Janney, Gary Shandling, Steve Carell, William Shatner, Catherine O'Hara, Nick Nolte, Thomas Haden Church etc is first rate. The CGI animation is of top quality, very detailed and full of depth. The vibrant colours are very appealing to the eyes. 'Over The Hedge' also makes some hilarious references to other classics. I won't give examples as they are best left for the viewer to discover and enjoy. Overall, 'Over The Hedge' is solid entertainment.