document: Movie review : Hop With aspirations of becoming a drummer in a rock '' `` n '' '' roll band , and reluctant to take over his father 's job , E.B. -LRB- short for the Easter Bunny and voiced by Russell Brand -RRB- takes off to Los Angeles . Enroot , Fred -LRB- James Marsden -RRB- , an out-of-work slacker , accidentally injures E.B. in a car accident and must take him in as he recovers . As Fred struggles with the world 's worst houseguest , they both learn what it takes to finally grow up . The '' `` pleasant surprise '' '' factor is always rewarding . '' `` Hop '' '' nicely blends state-of-the-art animation with the live action , and offers wideappeal to both younger viewers with a fresh look at the Easter Bunny , and for adults the view of parenthood expectations of their children , provides a nice family break . Grade : C Advertisement Starring James Marsden , Russell Brand -LRB- voice of E.B. -RRB- , Kaley Cuoco , Hank Azaria -LRB- voice of Carlos and Phil -RRB- , Gary Cole , Elizabeth Perkins , Hugh Laurie -LRB- voice of E.B. '' `` s Dad -RRB- , Tiffany Espensen , and David Hasselhoff . Directed by Tim Hill . Screenplay by Cinco Paul & Ken Daurio . Universal Pictures release . Rated PG for some mild rude humor . Runtime-95 minutes . To watch the trailers and find a theater near you , visit NCM.com # # #
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