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| Anne Hathaway | ... |
Red Puckett
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| Glenn Close | ... |
Granny
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| James Belushi | ... |
Kirk the Woodsman
(voice) (as Jim Belushi)
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| Patrick Warburton | ... |
Wolf W. Wolf
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| Anthony Anderson | ... |
Detective Bill Stork
(voice)
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| David Ogden Stiers | ... |
Nicky Flippers
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| Xzibit | ... |
Chief Grizzly
(voice)
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| Chazz Palminteri | ... |
Woolworth
(voice)
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| Andy Dick | ... |
Boingo
(voice)
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| Cory Edwards | ... |
Twitchy
(voice)
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| Benjy Gaither | ... |
Japeth the Goat
(voice)
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| Ken Marino | ... |
Raccoon Jerry
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| Tom Kenny | ... |
Tommy
(voice)
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Preston Stutzman | ... |
Timmy
(voice)
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| Tony Leech | ... |
Glen
(voice)
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The candy recipes of the goody shops have been stolen by the Goody Bandit, and many animals are out of business. While the police are chasing the criminal, there is a mess at Granny's house involving Little Red Hiding Hood, The Wolf, The Woodsman and Granny, disturbing the peace in the forest. They are all arrested by the impatient Chief Grizzly. Detective Nicky Flipper is in charge of the investigation, and each accused gives his/her own version of the incident. Flipper uses the information to disclose the identity of the evil Goody Bandit. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
This is a very fast paced movie that plays to the two levels successful animated films play to: The kids are entertained, but so are the parents. There are zingers that come out of nowhere, some but not all of which are shown on the trailer. Some of those zingers will only catch the attention of the adults in the house, but don't detract from kids' enjoyment. But some will get all generations to laugh, like the "Run!!!" sequence from the trailer. A four second bit.
I was at a screening attended by families in the business, but mostly kids. Hard laughter throughout the movie. As for quality of animation, which was clearly done on the cheap, you don't notice it. The basic story quality is there. I think it is also possible that this film may nab a best song nomination. Some very catchy original tunes, well orchestrated and well sung. All in all, worth the trip to the theater, and worth buying the DVD.
Sequel probable.