Hop (2011)

Editor's Note Jobless slacker Fred (James Marsden) discovers that hares make horrible houseguests after injuring the Easter Bunny (Russell Brand) and agreeing to nurse the little hopper back to health in this animated comedy from the writers of DESPICABLE ME, and director Tim Hill (ROCKO'S MODERN LIFE, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS). For the past 4,000 years, the Easter Bunny has brought joy and candy to kids all across the globe; however, the time has come for a new Easter Bunny to take over the tradition. But while EB is the next in line to receive the official title, he couldn't care less about becoming the official bearer of chocolate eggs and jellybeans. Escaping to Hollywood in a bid to find fame and fortune, EB hops in front of an oncoming car driven by Fred, who agrees to give him a place to recover until he's healthy enough to hop along home. Now, the harder Fred struggles to stop his furry new companion from sending his life into a tailspin, the more satisfaction he begins to get out of his newfound responsibility. With a little luck and a whole lot of patience, Fred just might become the man who saved Easter for everyone.

	Gary Cole
	Hank Azaria
	Elizabeth Perkins
	Russell Brand
	James Marsden
	Kaley Cuoco
	Cici Lau - Co-Star
	Jayden Lund - Co-Star
	Veronica Alicino - Co-Star
	Chelsea Handler - Co-Star
	David Goldsmith - Co-Star
	Christian Long - Co-Star
	Tiffany Espensen - Co-Star
	Dustin Ybarra - Co-Star
	Jimmy Lee Carter - Co-Star
	Billy Bowers - Co-Star
	Benjamin Moore Jr. - Co-Star
	Eric Dwight McKinnie - Co-Star
	Joey Anthony Williams - Co-Star
	Tracy Roman Pierce - Co-Star
	Will Cleveland Smith - Co-Star
	Coleton Ray - Co-Star
	Nick Drago - Co-Star
	Mark Riccardi - Co-Star
	Rick Pasqualone - Co-Star
	Carlease Burke - Co-Star
	David Hasselhoff - Co-Star
	Hugh Hefner - Voice
	Hugh Laurie - Voice
	Greg Lewis - Co-Star
	Peter Lyons Collister - Director of Photography
	Don Diers - Set Decorator
	Tom Johnson - Sound Re-Recording
	Alan E. Lorimer - Special Effects Supervisor
	John A. Moio - Stunt Coordinator
	William H. Schirmer - Special Effects
	Joy Zapata - Hairstylist
	Ann Scibelli - Sound
	Michele Panelli-Venetis - Assistant Director
	Rhythm & Hues, Inc. - Animation
	Rhythm & Hues, Inc. - Visual Effects Designer
	Ken Daurio - Screenwriter
	Ken Daurio - Story
	Brian Lynch - Screenwriter
	Cinco Paul - Screenwriter
	Cinco Paul - Story
	Julianne Jordan - Music Director
	Albert Delgado - Special Effects
	Gary Rizzo - Sound Re-Recording
	Leigh Shanta - Production Manager/UPM
	Paul Vigil - Special Effects
	Elena Arroy - Makeup Designer
	Chris Bailey - Animation Supervisor
	Chris Bailey - Character Design
	Bryon Rickerson - Music Editor
	Andrew Arnett - Animation Supervisor
	Mark Simone - Optical/Digital Effects
	Peter DeSeve - Character Design
	Jennifer Dozier - Costumes
	Jeannine Berger - Post-Production Supervisor
	Michele Imperato Stabile - Production Manager/UPM
	Rocky Gehr - Special Effects
	Christopher Lennertz - Composer
	Lorraine Cruden - Production Manager/UPM
	Clark James - Special Effects
	Hal Selig - Special Effects
	Tim Hill - Director

Box Office
3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[R]ichly funny and entertaining....[A] wonderfully clever, hip hoppin' delight..." 03/30/2011

USA Today
3 stars out of 4 -- "Marsden and Brand make for the perfect match of actor and zany character....[With] clever pop-culture references..." 04/03/2011

Total Film
3 stars out of 5 -- "What knocks the movie up several notches is sterling voicework, with Brand making E.B. both playful and charming." 06/01/2011