Hop
Hop

Hop

2011Movie95 minEnglish

E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In L.A., he's taken in by Fred after the out-of-work slacker hits E.B. with his car.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic41/100
Google Users65%
Director: Tim HillGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

E.B., the teenage son of the Easter Bunny, is destined to inherit the family business but dreams of becoming a drummer in a rock band. He runs away to Los Angeles to pursue his passion, encountering a slacker named Fred O'Hare who is struggling to find his purpose. Together, they must help save Easter when the Easter Bunny's absence causes chaos, and a villainous chick plots to take over.

Critical Reception

Hop received generally mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its humor and plot to be childish and uninspired, though some acknowledged its visual appeal and the performances of its voice cast. Audiences were similarly divided, with many finding it a forgettable family film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a few charming performances and visual flair, Hop is a largely uninspired and formulaic Easter-themed comedy.
  • The film struggles to find its comedic footing, relying on dated gags and a predictable storyline.
  • Younger audiences may find some enjoyment, but adults are likely to be underwhelmed.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a decent, lighthearted watch for younger children, with some appreciation for the animation and the concept of a rock-and-roll Easter Bunny. However, many also felt it was overly simplistic and lacked the humor and charm to make it a standout family movie.

Fun Fact

The voice of the Easter Bunny, played by Hugh Laurie, was originally intended to be the main focus of the film before the script was rewritten to center on his son, E.B.

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Matthew Miner

Matthew Miner

Just feltlike the bunny was being mean to the human the whole movie. I guess it was supposed to be funny, but it just felt sad and upsetting. The whole movie just kinda fell flat.