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Hoot (2006) 5.3
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5.3/10 from 4,577 users
Metascore: 46/100
Reviews: 63 user | 47 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com A young man (Lerman) moves from Montana to Florida with his family, where he's compelled to engage in a fight to protect a population of endangered owls. Director:Wil Shriner |
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Luke Wilson | ... | ||
| Logan Lerman | ... | ||
| Brie Larson | ... | ||
| Tim Blake Nelson | ... | ||
| Cody Linley | ... | ||
| Neil Flynn | ... | ||
| Clark Gregg | ... | ||
| Kiersten Warren | ... | ||
| Jessica Cauffiel | ... | ||
| Dean Collins | ... | ||
| Robert Wagner | ... | ||
| Eric Phillips | ... | ||
| Jimmy Buffett | ... | ||
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John Archie | ... | |
| Robert Donner | ... | ||
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The story of a young man moves from Montana to Florida with his family, where he's compelled to engage in a fight to protect a population of endangered owls, and that a tough girl at his school named Beatrice has some connection with the barefoot boy, who has some connection with vandalism at the construction site. When they realize that a population of endangered burrowing owls is threatened by new construction the kids decide to take on crooked politicians and bumbling cops in the hope of saving their new friends. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
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It's time to stand up for the little guys.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild bullying and brief language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 May 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Chouette See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$3,368,197 (USA) (5 May 2006)Gross:
$8,080,116 (USA) (2 June 2006)Company Credits
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Mr. Ryan: So to answer your question, Pacific swells are usually a lot bigger than Atlantic swells. But remember: Kelly Slater is from Florida.
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Written by LeRoy Marinell, Waddy Wachtel and Warren Zevon
Performed by Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band
Jimmy Buffett appears courtesy of Mailboat Records, Inc.
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Trivia
After reviewing Mother Paula's commercial, at the corporate headquarters, the man who enters the room to inform Muckle of a waiting phone call is Carl Hiaasen himself: the author of the book. See more »Goofs
The drinking cups at the seafood restaurant move when the Captain and Officer Delinko are eating lunch in the first half hour of the movie. See more »Quotes
[teaching his marine studies class]Mr. Ryan: So to answer your question, Pacific swells are usually a lot bigger than Atlantic swells. But remember: Kelly Slater is from Florida.
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Soundtracks
"Werewolves of London"Written by LeRoy Marinell, Waddy Wachtel and Warren Zevon
Performed by Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band
Jimmy Buffett appears courtesy of Mailboat Records, Inc.
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It is great to see a film starring kids whose idea of "acting adult" is not engaging in sensuality. Instead, these kids see a problem in their community and take responsibility for helping to solve it. Hoot is a film aimed squarely at families looking for a fun day at the cinema. The production values are good, especially sweeping shots of Montana and Florida. The soundtrack by Jimmy Buffet is a perfect fit. The young actors are spirited and refreshing.
The plot, about a trio of kids who work together to save some burrowing owls from death at the hands of an unscrupulous pancake house empire builder, will engage kids. So many films make children appear powerless, it is nice to see a movie that shows children working hard to make a difference. And even though parents are absent or temporarily distracted, it was pleasant to see kids who want to follow in their parents footsteps and try to right injustices.
If you are tired of all of the self-indulgent story lines about children that fill the cinema, give Hoot a shot. Then take some time to talk to your kids about the adventure of serving others and caring about the world they live in. A positive message from a positive film.