Hop (2011)

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

Director:

Tim Hill

Writers:

Cinco Paul (screenplay), Ken Daurio (screenplay)

Stars:

Russell Brand, James Marsden, Elizabeth Perkins

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Marsden	...	Fred O'Hare
Russell Brand	...	E.B. (voice) / Production Assistant
Kaley Cuoco	...	Sam O'Hare
Hank Azaria	...	Carlos / Phil (voice)
Gary Cole	...	Henry O'Hare
Elizabeth Perkins	...	Bonnie O'Hare
Hugh Laurie	...	E.B.'s Dad (voice)
Tiffany Espensen	...	Alex O'Hare
David Hasselhoff	...	David Hasselhoff
Chelsea Handler	...	Mrs. Beck
Dustin Ybarra	...	Cody
Carlease Burke	...	Receptionist
Veronica Alicino	...	Waitress
Django Marsh	...	Young E.B. (voice)
Jimmy Carter	...	Blind Boys of Alabama (as Jimmy Lee Carter)

Storyline

Blending state-of-the-art animation with live action, Hop tells the comic tale of Fred, an out-of-work slacker who accidentally injures the Easter Bunny and must take him in as he recovers. As Fred struggles with the world's worst house guest, both will learn what it takes to finally grow up.

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Plot Keywords:

hugh hefner character | david hasselhoff character | altered version of studio logo | anthropomorphic rabbit | chick | 

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Taglines:

Big Game, Big Ears.

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Family | Fantasy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some mild rude humor

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first Illumination film to use full opening and closing credits.

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Goofs

When E.B. first arrives in Hollywood he runs past the Hollywood sign at night and the sign is lit, but the Hollywood sign is not lit at night.

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Quotes

E.B.: [to himself] Maybe this is a good thing. All great artists suffer before they become famous. That lady wrote Harry Potter in a ditch. But it's the hunger, the loneliness and exhaustion that gets you really. Oh. How could this night get any worse?
[sees car driving in front of him]
E.B.: Oh, I see. Car accident. Thank you.

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Crazy Credits

In the opening Illumination logo, Dave the Minion is wearing bunny ears and happily skipping while spreading Easter candy out of his basket, until he runs into his buddy Stuart. He then turns around and shakes his bunny tail, but Stuart is far from impressed. Dave then turns back around and throws candy in Stuart's face. Dave chuckles nervously, then takes his bunny ears off.

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Connections

References Scott Pilgrim Contra o Mundo (2010)

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Soundtracks

Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Written by Bobby Dall, C.C. DeVille, Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett
Performed by Poison
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under license from EMI Film & Television Music

User Reviews

Don't HOP too far.

I am glad, finally a holiday comedy about Easter, and like Garfield and Scooby Doo, It mixes live action with CGI animation. Now I really liked the animation, the Easter Bunnys warehouse where they make candy for Easter is the most awesome thing since Willy Wonkas Chocolate Factory. Not to mention Hugh Laurie, Russell Brand, and Hank Azaria voice there characters perfectly, and provide much of the films humor.

Now the live action was not as funny, at times James Marsden slips by with a funny line. but other than that it's all pretty stale. Even David Hasselhoff making fun of himself, hasn't he done enough of that already. I know what they are trying to do, a Santa Clause, but with Easter. And they did alright, but they could have done a little better.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Spain]

Country:

USA France Japan

Language:

English Chinese Spanish French Ukrainian

Release Date:

7 April 2011 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Hop

Filming Locations:

Thousand Oaks, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$63,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$37,543,710, 3 April 2011

Gross USA:

$108,085,305

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$183,953,723

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Illumination Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS Datasat Dolby Digital Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1