If ever I had high hopes for a film, it was this one. Having
thoroughly enjoyed last summer's surprise blockbuster Despicable Me, I expected greatness from Hop, Illumination Entertainment's follow-up. I was not let down. Hop is adorable, hilarious, and very
beautifully designed and animated. The film remains very true to its Easter
theme and manages to incorporate Easter into a significant portion of the film
from locations to jokes. (I never
knew there were so many jokes that could be made about eggs until I saw this
film.) There are even references
to Bugs Bunny, Who Framed Roger Rabbit
and Peter Cottontail.
E.B., one of the main characters, ran away from home and
into Fred O'Hare's car. From there, the two have similar storylines since they
are both trying to find their happiness yet appease their fathers. While the
plot might be slightly unoriginal, the script is unique, and it makes Hop a very entertaining film for both
adults and kids.
Technically speaking, Hop
has a great incorporation of reality with animation. The characters
interacted well with each other, despite the obvious problem of origin. The
music used in the film was predominantly current, but it was pretty well
utilized. Cameos were made that added to the film "“ even David Hasselhoff's
presence was tolerable.
Get in the spirit of spring and watch Hop. You'll enjoy the jokes and references aimed at the adults, and
the kids will laugh at the character's antics. Hop also manages to flesh out more of the Easter bunny back-story giving
him the feeling of a Santa Claus, which could be useful at some point in the
future. Don't forget to stay for the scene after the credits, either.
